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FREE | Edition 09 APRIL 2021 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Traditional ANZAC services are back in 2021 PERTH’S JAPAN YOUR NEXT FESTIVAL STAYCATION? An explosion of colour, Discover the wonder and beauty of culture and joy! Logue Brook Dam and Lake Brockman
April
2021
On the cover:
Jarrahdale’s Yuki Willis, and her two
daughters Hana and Lydia, participated FROM THE
Editor
in a traditional Okinawa dance.
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Acknowledgment
of Country
At the SJ Wire, we acknowledge
the Gnaala Karla Booja and
Whadjuk Noongar people as
traditional custodians of the land
on which we live, work and play.
We honour Elders past, present
and emerging, and recognise
the continued contribution of
First Nations Peoples to our
combined social and cultural
identity.
5 South West Native Title
Settlement
Learn about the adjusted
8 Mother’s Day
Competition
Entries are coming in!
land use agreements in Has yours been featured
the South West of WA in this edition?
17 We will remember
them
A traditional ANZAC
22 Perth Japan Festival
Jarrahdale’s Yuki Willis,
and her two daughters
service for the Hana and Lydia,
Serpentine Jarrahdale participated in the
RSL in 2021 festival
Also in this edition
Court Grammar School 07 The green heart of Jarrahdale 28
Stay safe on wet roads 10 Your body’s changing needs 30
Jarrahdale heritage buildings 10 Stress free holidays 31
Jarrahdale’s future 11 In our community 33
A message from Hugh Jones 12 Serpentine Jarrahdale CRC 34
Food and Farm Fest 2021 13 Regenerative soil health trial 36
Rising dance stars in Byford 15 Money musings 37
Young leaders in SJ 16 Hair care 37
Earth’s Little Healers 18 Photography 101 38
Critters Up Close 20 SJ Blues Bingo 39
Duck and cover Jarrahdale 24 Kids corner 40
Byford Multicultural Festival 25 Byford Bushrangers 41
Logue Brook Dam 26 What’s happening in SJ 42
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Our diversity, our strength Peel resident and Mine Rehabilitation Operator Chris Rogers is a proud Aboriginal man. Chris believes there are valuable lessons to be learnt from how his ancestors managed the land, knowledge he is happy to share. Chris is proud to be involved with our Reconciliation Action Plan and helping progress the reconciliation conversation with his colleagues. www.alcoa.com/australia
SOUTH WEST
NATIVE TITLE AGREEMENT
The South West Native Title Settlement each of the six ILUA Agreement Areas Applications were then lodged with
(the Settlement) is the largest in early 2015. All six (6) ILUAs were the High Court of Australia seeking
native title settlement in Australian authorised by the native title holders special leave to appeal the decision of
history. The Settlement will affect an for each area, meaning the Noongar the Full Bench of the Federal Court.
estimated 30,000 Noongar People and People effectively resolved to enter
On the 26th of November 2020, the
encompasses approximately 200,000 into the Settlement.
High Court rejected the special leave
square kilometres in the South West.
On Wednesday, the 17th of October applications. This decision cleared the
Harry Hobbs and George Williams of 2018, the Registrar of the National way for the implementation of the
the Faculty of Law at the University of Native Title Tribunal announced that negotiated agreement between the
New South Wales have described the she had registered all six ILUAs.* State of Western Australia and the
Settlement as ‘Australia’s First Treaty’. Noongar people.
The Registrar spent over a year
The Settlement will resolve the studying the Agreements and The six Indigenous Land Use
Noongar native title claims in the considering objections that were made Agreements (ILUAs) comprising
South West of Western Australia in by people against the ILUAs being the Settlement were conclusively
exchange for a package of benefits. registered. registered on the 27th of January 2021.
The Settlement can then formally
The Settlement is made up of six In registering the ILUAs, the Registrar
commence on the 25 February 2021.
(6) individual Indigenous Land Use was satisfied that all of the paperwork
Agreements (ILUAs). Each of the was in order, and that the conduct of Following the commencement, the
following areas has a corresponding the six Authorisation Meetings met the trustee company to manage the
ILUA: requirements of the Native Title Act. Noongar Boodja Trust (the Trust)
will be formally appointed on the 15
• Yued People (Jurien, Moora, In December 2018, applications for
March 2021.
Lancelin, Gingin). judicial review of the Registrar’s
decision were lodged in the Federal Within 60 Business Days of the trustee
• Gnaala Karla Boodja (Mandurah,
Court. being appointed, the WA Government
Bunbury, Donnybrook).
will make the first financial payment
In May 2019, two days of hearings
• South West Boojarah (Busselton, into the Trust and start the process to
were held to hear oral submissions
Dunsborough, Margaret River, transfer land assets for the Noongar
on the first four grounds of review.
Pemberton, Nannup). Land Estate.
In November 2019, a third day
• Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar of hearings was held to hear oral Other significant commitments under
(Katanning, Gnowangerup, submissions on the fifth ground of the Settlement will commence once
Albany). review. the seven Noongar corporations are
established later in 2021.
• Ballardong People (York, Northam, On Thursday, the 19th of December
Hyden, Kondinin). 2019, the Full Bench of the Federal This negotiated agreement is a great
Court handed down its decision, opportunity for our Noongar people
• Whadjuk People (Perth
rejecting the applications for judicial to come together, to control our own
Metropolitan area).
review and awarded costs against the destiny, and to build a solid future for
Authorisation Meetings were held for Applicants. generations to come.
Acknowledgement of Gnaala Karla Booja
The team at the SJ Wire have
in Serpentine Jarrahdale published this information with
permission from the South West
“The Gnaala Karla Boodja region refers Aboriginal Land and Sea Council
to the Noongar language or dialectical for educational purposes. It is not
groups of the Binjareb/Pinjarup, Wilman
original content of the SJ Wire.
and Ganeang. Towards the east of the
Gnaala Karla Booja region is the Balladong This information, as well as
region and down south is the Wagyl Kaip many other resources about the
region. Settlement Agreement, can be
The Gnaala Karla Booja region found here:
encompasses the towns of Capel, www.noongar.org.au/about-
Donnybrook, Balingup, Wickepin, settlement-agreement
Narrogin, Williams, Mundijong, Kwinana, www.noongar.org.au/gkb
Brookton, Pingelly, Wagin, Harvey, Collie, www.noongar.org.au/whadjuk
Pinjarra, Mandurah and Boddington. The www.noongarculture.org.au
approximate size of the Gnaala Karla
Boodja region is 30424.531 sq.km”
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A special thank you
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Fremantle Dockers star
thrives in most important
challenge yet: teaching!
Claire McDermott encouragement from her father
Court Grammar School John, she was accepted to play
for East Fremantle, a club he had
Standing at just 165cm tall, she can played 133 league games for in his
easily get lost in the crowd, with football days. Gabby’s talent shone
students at Court Grammar School through immediately during her
towering over her small frame. Don’t performances with the Sharks, and
let that fool you, though; she may her name was on the lips of coaches Miss O’Sullivan is a much loved addition to the
be small, but Gabby O’Sullivan can and talent scouts all around Perth. Court Grammar School staff. Image suppied.
certainly hold her own, both on the It is no wonder Michelle Cowan, the
football field and in the classroom. Fremantle Women’s head coach, Miss O’Sullivan as she is known to
She approaches her work with equal soon heard about this natural-born her students, heads up the AFLW
amounts professionalism and banter, player and snapped her up, debuting Academy at Court Grammar School.
and the students love her for it. her in the opening of the 2017 Students who are successful in
season. gaining entry into this highly sought-
Starting her professional sporting
career in 2011, Gabby made her It was in 2018 that Gabby decided to after academy through the annual
debut in the State Basketball League pursue her other passion, teaching. tryout process are lucky enough to
(SBL) for the Perth Redbacks. After With so much experience in the have the chance to train under a
moving to the USA for three years sporting world, which is still a very professional coach, have access to
to play college basketball for the male dominated environment, even professional resources and insight,
College of Coastal Georgia in 2013, in the women’s leagues, she certainly and an allocated, timetabled class
Gabby returned to Perth and in 2017 had the mental strength and attitude for this specific academy. They
joined the Perry Lakes Hawks. Here to be able to deal with her toughest also get to represent their school
she helped her team win an SBL audience yet: high school students! in every Western Australia Football
championship. Commission school-based game,
Winning students over with sport is competing at the highest level in
Upon her return to Perth, there was always an easier task than sitting in division 1 in a round robin style
much hype around women’s AFL, a classroom, and with her invaluable event, as well as numerous friendly
and this soon piqued the interest of sporting experience and professional matches throughout the year with
this outstanding sportsperson. With training, it is no wonder Gabby, or arch-rival, Pinjarra. Starting with
students from as young as Year 5,
the academy encompasses a Junior,
Colts and Seniors Program, and runs
parallel to the boys AFL Academy.
As well as her beloved sports and
academy classes, Gabby is also
a qualified English teacher. With
her quick wit and confident public
speaking ability, nothing, and no one,
can throw this star off her game, no
matter how hard the students may
try! She is a valuable, much loved
and appreciated member of staff
at Court Grammar School. Even the
Principal, Ms Patricia Rodrigues, a
devout Eagles supporter, has been
won over by the personality and
professionalism Gabby displays at all
times.
If you would like your child to have
the amazing opportunity of being
part of the Court Grammar School
AFLW Academy, and for more
information regarding tryouts for the
2022 intake, contact the school on
9526 5000 or visit their website for
more details, www.cgs.wa.edu.au
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Our Mother’s Day competition closes May 6th, 2021 - ENTER NOW!
Mother’s Day is Sunday 9th May, and it is a time to
celebrate the strong female role models that shape
and guide us in our lives. In 30 words or
less, share
with us why yo
This year, we at the SJ Wire want to celebrate u love the
Serpentine Jarrahdale’s amazing mothers, aunts, special mother
figure in
grandmothers, foster mums, carers and mother your life so mu
figures, as well as honour those strong women who ch.
have left us, to say thank you for everything they do Four lucky entr
ies will
for us each and every day. be selected at r
andom to
win a special p
Mums, YES you can enter YOURSELF into rize this
Mother’s Day!
the competition, or ask your little ones to
share why they think you’re so amazing.
Enter for your chance to win one of our amazing prize packs!
BB
Beauty
First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize
Valued at $500.00 Valued at $500.00 Valued at $250.00 Valued at $201.90
Deluxe pamper package Gift voucher to use at Gift voucher to use at Hamper of handmade gifts,
with Beauty Bar Byford! the Byford & Districts the Jarrahdale Tavern Muk Shampoo & Conditioner
Country Club and EVO Head Studio Gift
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These amazing submissions are in the draw. Make sure your mum doesn’t miss out!
“Despite going through her “My mum is the most loving,
own life hiccups she has always caring, hard working, genuine
helped me with my battles. She person that you could meet.
inspires me every day to be the She means so much to me and
best mum I can be.” is always there for me and my
Courtney Mettam family.”
Ashleigh Cracknell Elesha DeLuca Diane Taylor
“My Grandmother in-law
taught me many things
“I know my mum will always love,
about life in the time we
support and be there for us. Mum
spent together. Irene loved
works so hard to give us a great life
unconditionally and without
and I truly appreciate her.”
judgement, she was a selfless,
Takara O’Neil Trish O’Neil kind, gentle woman”
Jillian Ward Irene Ward
“My Wife Sue is the most amazing
Mother to our children Craig and Lisa
who both live in the UK. She loves
seeing them and the Grand Children on
Facetime.”
Ross Gregory Sue Gregory
“‘Cos she babysits.
“My sister is a single mum on a disability pension to 3 kids. Deb loves
Thanks Mum!”
her family, friends, and Community so much, always helping others.
She is my inspiration.” Ashley Passeri
Trish Thomas Deb Kay Denise Hewett
“My Mum is there for “She is the light in so many lives. She’s
us 24/7 is just the most taught me so much about what matters in
amazing caring kind life and not to sweat the little things that
thoughtful helpful don’t matter.”
delightful happy
friendly supportive Benita Tonkin Angie Yeadon
hard working gentle
positive smart strong
Amy-Lee is such a great Mum, she has 3 children and is such an
brilliant loving mum.”
inspiration to them. Her patience and understanding is unbelievable.
Bonnie Peterson She deserves a treat x
Pina Peterson
Jannine Guarino Amy-Lee Wood
Submit your entry and a photo online at www.sjwire.com.au/mothersday before 11:59pm on May 6th, 2021 for your chance to win.
Four lucky entries will be drawn at random and announced at 11am on May 7. Your entry will be posted onto our website and shared
on social media so your mum will know just how much you love her! Full prize and entry details can be found on our website.
9 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021
Taking steps to drive safer:
• Turn on headlights;
• Leave a safe stopping distance
when driving;
• Check and ensure the tyre
pressure is correct and that your • Slow down on corners;
Stay safe on tyres are in good nick; • Avoid puddles and flooded roads;
• Check the state of your • De-mist your windscreen;
wet roads windscreen wipers- they may
need replacing if they are
• Drive to avoid aquaplaning.
Make sure you book in for general
squeaking, skipping, streaking,
maintenance and safety checks at
The weather has started to bring splitting, smearing or obstructing
your local mechanic!
some much-needed rain recently, visibility;
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our list of things to check when Article by Speedy Spanners
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Works help to refresh Jarrahdale
heritage buildings
By Trish Miller
The works were managed by the
St Paul’s Anglican Church and the Jarrahdale Heritage Society alongside
Old Post Office in Jarrahdale have support from Shire officers.
both been made more accessible Shire of Serpentine Jarrahale
to visitors, thanks to a collective President Cr Michelle Rich said
effort from the Shire of Serpentine the upgrades were a boost for the
Jarrahdale, Alcoa and the Jarrahdale Jarrahdale area.
Heritage Society.
“These buildings are a big part of the
Works carried out on the two sites history of the Jarrahdale townsite, so
saw the constructions of brick steps to see them refreshed and now more
and a handrail, allowing visitors safer accessible for visitors looking to enjoy
passage to the facility. a day out in our area is fantastic,” she
Also included in the project were said.
“The landscaping and planting have
landscaping and irrigation of the Alcoa Huntly Mine Manager Brett improved the access and increased
area, keeping in line with the existing Hodges said Alcoa was proud to the appeal of the Old Post Office and
heritage style. support the Jarrahdale Heritage Church gardens and help showcase
The project was made possible Society and the Shire of Serpentine the precinct for visitors.”
by a funding agreement between Jarrahdale.
For more information on Shire
Alcoa and the Shire for community “This has been a unique opportunity facilities, visit: sjshire.wa.gov.au/
infrastructure and services, and was for us to partner with both the local community/your-community/parks-
fully funded by Alcoa. community and the Shire,” he said. and-facilities
Registrations now open for new rugby league club
in Serpentine Jarrahdale
The SJ Serpents is a newly formed Registrations for players are now For further information in
rugby league club in the Serpentine open to ages 5 and up. Boys and regards to players and volunteers
Jarrahdale Shire that is aiming to girls are welcome. Register via please contact the Serpents via
cater for all age groups. We are playrugbyleague.com sjserpentsrlsc@outlook.com
currently training at Briggs Park
The Serpents are also seeking Find us on Facebook, Serpentine
lower oval at 5:30pm on Tuesdays
volunteers for various positions Jarrahdale Serpents Rugby League
and Thursdays. Game days are
within the club- coaches, team and Sporting Club, follow us to stay
Sundays in various locations with
managers, fundraising support, updated with everything rugby
our temporary home grounds being
canteen helpers and general on league with the SJ Serpents.
Thomas Oval in Medina.
field support.
10 | www.sjwire.com.auJarrahdale’s Future
By Jayne Lavender
Earlier this year, a community
group out of Jarrahdale has
formed to address issues specific
to our township this far up the hill.
Nicknamed “Jarrahdale’s Future”
by the Jarrahdale Community
Collective that put us (all strangers)
together a few weeks back, we people have information
definitely DON’T want to be a to share which will
progress association or residents help us, or which will
association- so the name has stuck. fill some of the gaps
in our knowledge and
In just a few weeks, we have
expertise, we promise
brought the work we have done as
to use it well and for the
individuals together and started
benefit of Jarrahdale.
to get to know each other. We
shared our research and local We’d appreciate locals telling us
knowledge, and have brought some their pressing issues too, so that
of our own skills to the table- as we can gather more supporters whatever way
part of the team, we have a retired around us, and even seek some our residents
Lawyer, retired Forester, Nurse consensus and direct our efforts tell us is
and Psychologist amongst us. in these areas. We’re a diverse required. Tell
We all volunteer our time as local bunch without political ambition your Jarrahdale
residents with “skin in the game”, other than Jarrahdale’s Future. friends who
so to speak. We have a new local member for haven’t seen
Legislative Council, the SJ Shire our small beginnings via Facebook
Since forming, we have been
have plans to transform Jarrahdale groups! In the meantime, we’re
urged to introduce our projects
into their “Trails Town”, and we’re building a website, a presence
to Jarrahdalians, and to ask for
facing increasing risk of fire; not to on social media and of course a
their support. We would have
mention a new highway pouring body of work that we’re eager to
preferred to have spent more
out at the bottom of our hill. tell you about. We simply ask you
time researching the community’s
remember we’re working in our
issues, or to have remained low- If you’re able to join our activities,
own time, and we’re all doing our
profile in order to get on with thanks in advance. If not, we get
best.
considering the needs of this it- community groups can be a little
town, but we’ve been “outed”, dry and scant on fun. Just know For more information, visit the
and consequently we already we have come into existence with Jarrahdale’s Future Facebook
have nearly a fifth of the town’s the vision of preserving Jarrahdale page: www.facebook.com/
residents engaging with us! If and advocating for Jarrahdale in JarrahdalesFuture
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A message from Hugh Jones,
Member for Darling Range
I am very privileged to government, as well as the
have been elected as the responsibilities, not only
Member for Darling Range in the routine functions of
to represent the interests ‘rates, roads and rubbish’
of the SJ community and but for the planning
the wider electorate. I of our future, working
thank Alyssa Hayden for collaboratively with the
VEGAN
her service and wish her, community and all levels of
her husband Terry, and her government.
electorate office staff all the
I am excited about
best for the future.
the challenge of the
At the time of writing this introduction of major
article I am preparing to infrastructure projects
move in to my office and to including the Byford Rail
interview and appoint my and Tonkin Highway
own electorate office staff. extensions and the Byford
The selection of suitably Health Hub, and the
Helping you to flourish though the experienced, personable transformation they will
transition of menopause. and empathic people is vital bring to the area.
to the successful function of
Naturopathic medicine strives to In time I will meet many
the electorate office, and if
restore your body back to health. more of the residents
I get it right the community
and community groups of
will benefit from a cohesive
thebyfordnaturopath.com.au Serpentine Jarrahdale and
and responsive team that
will learn more about the
treats people with respect
ongoing and future needs
and communicates well.
of our community so that I
Are you a My own life experience, can represent those to the
Micro Business?
and that of my team, will government.
inform our way of doing
I am very much looking
business in the electorate.
forward to the challenge of
I served in the Navy for 30
representing Darling Range
years and that has taught
Ask us about our me the value of team work
and my immediate priority
is to have an effective
custom advertising and of achieving goals
office, to be ready to assist
packages for together, and not seeking
groups and individuals who
micro-sized praise or advancement at
request it.
the expense of others. My
marketing budgets. experience as a councillor Finally, thank you for
at the City of Armadale placing your trust in me and
stacey@sjwire.com.au has exposed me to the WA Labor.
challenges that face local
12 | www.sjwire.com.auFood and Farm Fest 2021
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST FROM 10AM-4PM
SJ Shire’s first real ag
show for decades!
By Serpentine Jarrahdale Food & Farm Alliance
The SJ Food and Farm Alliance Inc. Australia (WA), Australian All Breeds to celebrate the richness of our
(SJFFA) is very pleased to announce of Miniature Goat and Sheep community for days and weeks
the shire’s first agricultural show Society and Dogswest. You can after the event.
in decades! This show has been only imagine the fun and delight
The Byford Bendigo Bank will be
made possible because of SJFFA’s that will be brought by all of these
hosting a HUGE Kids and Youth
official affiliation with the Royal groups as they hold exhibits, breed
Zone that will challenge and delight
Agricultural Society of WA since competitions and equine events
all of our younger visitors, and the
2019. We are now truly able to such as Horses-In-Action and show
Byford and Districts Country Club
showcase all the fantastic rural and jumping on the day.
will be sponsoring the parade and
agricultural activities that happen
At the same time, we will be activity arena.
within the boundaries of our area
celebrating and exploring the
and beyond.
International Year of Fruit
Save the date! Buy your tickets
To enable this type of event, a and Veg with our food related online or at the Serpentine
space is required that can support Harvest Festival guest speaker Jarrahdale Community Resource
the array of events and animal presentations. We will hear from Centre, Mundijong, as this
activities that will be on offer. The experts about producing our local will be a ticket limited event to
beautiful Serpentine Horse and food and vegetable specialities, as enable us to meet COVID safety
Pony Club and Polocrosse grounds well as the benefits of and ways requirements.
have been chosen for the event. to attain soil health, and why it
makes the food we produce more Under 17s and over 80s can enter
It is exciting to be able to work for FREE, but MUST still get a
nutritious and tastier.
with groups like the Serpentine
ticket, and adult tickets are $10
Horse and Pony Club, Southside All the SJ Farmers’ Markets stalls,
Jump Club, Waroona Poultry Club, plus over 100 general festival stalls
for the whole day event. Parking
Australian Alpaca Association, will be in place for your enjoyment. is also FREE.
Cavy West (guinea pigs), Donkey Take-home goodies will also be Come and join us to celebrate the
Society of WA, Dairy Goat Society of available that will enable you
autumnal richness of SJ shire!
13 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021New look and premises for
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14 | www.sjwire.com.auRising dance
stars in Byford
By Jennifer Dinsdale
It’s a typical Tuesday afternoon and
the RISE Dance Studio in Byford is
literally buzzing with excitement.
Students of all ages, abilities and
backgrounds are in attendance to this
afternoon’s Jazz Tap class.
Studio owner Aimee McCormick and instructor
Miss Britt welcome students warmly into the studio
before beginning class with a series of stretches for
flexibility, strength, and balance.
A past student of WAAPA with over 20 years of dancing
experience, Miss Aimee and her carefully crafted team
of instructors are able to provide a safe and trusting
environment for students, where everyone is guided
through skills and techniques at their ability level;
whether they are a well seasoned dancer or someone
who has never set foot on a stage before.
When asked about her favourite part of opening her
own dance studio: “My students! There is nothing more
rewarding than hearing about their days, watching them
grow and seeing the love we all share for dance. I have
taught students who began at 10 and are now 18. It’s
such a special feeling!”.
RISE Dance Studio opened its doors just a week after the
Perth & Southwest snap lockdown, completing their first
term at the end of March. There are currently 29 classes
run each week for aspiring dancers aged 2, to adults in
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Acrobatics, Lyrical and Hip Hop
styles. RISE also holds morning adult fitness class for
those who want to get fit the fun way!
Recently they have just enrolled their 200th student-
an incredible feat to achieve in such a short amount
of time, and a testament to the family-oriented vibe
that RISE Studio is quickly becoming well known for!
Congratulations Aimee and the team at RISE Dance
Studio!
For more information about RISE Dance Studio, get in touch with
Aimee, or follow along on socials: Insta: @risedancestudio_official
Facebook: /riseDanceStudio | E: risedancestudio@outlook.com
15 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021Thanks to our group
leaders Ellie and Del,
we were able to go
to this event. At first,
I wasn’t sure what
to expect but I was
happy I got the chance
to miss out on a day
of school. Our group
enjoyed the chance
to have fun and
socialise with other
schools from Western
Australia. We learned
about leadership- not
only what it means to
Young leaders aspire
us as individuals, but how it is being put into practice
by those who attended from all around the state. We
also had the chance to talk to other, slightly older
to bright futures youth about the successes and failures that they
encountered on the way to who they are and what
they are doing today.
By Zander O’Keefe, year 9 An example of one of these people is Wil Massara
who at just fifteen years old founded YLAA (Youth
On the 26th of February, Jarrahdale Youth Group Leadership Academy Australia). This group has a ‘For
had the opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Youth, By Youth’ focus, which helps young people
Conference that was held at the Convention Centre in today relate to it and become involved. Their success
Perth City. Six of our group were chosen to attend, and is shown in their results, with 91% of students feeling
Jarrahdale’s friendly bus driver, Will, drove us all from prepared to lead their school after this program, 97%
Jarrahdale to Perth. of students feeling more prepared for the future, and
99% of students and teachers willing to recommend
the YLAA program to other schools around Australia!
After this conference, I personally felt more confident
and prepared for the future, and aware of the
sorts of things I should look out for in the future.
Everyone also learnt that sometimes we need to
make sacrifices- if we pile too much stuff onto one
another, then it can become stressful, which could
possibly negatively affect the future of young people.
In the end, the conference was worth going to and I
personally believe that all schools should participate
in this program, as it will not only help the students’
confidence and improve their rate of success, but
it will also help teachers to be able to prepare their
students better for life after school.
Enrol now for 2022 & 2023
for Year 7, Year 8 and Kindergarten
Apply now by visiting our website
www.salvado.wa.edu.au
08 9526 4500 | 115 Abernethy Rd, Byford
16 | www.sjwire.com.auWe will remember them
hectares of bush, with self-contained
log cabins and dormitories which
are gradually being renovated, with
plans to eventually accommodate
By Rob Coales & Jennifer Kish approximately 100 people. The SJ RSL
has worked closely with the Veterans
We are rapidly approaching ANZAC The SJ RSL encourages all community Transition Centre and believes that
Day, and thankfully this year we are members to attend the dawn service this provides a proactive approach
able to commemorate ANZAC day and other events during the day. to assist those who are in need
in our traditional way; that is, with a of support. The SJ RSL has been
This year, we would like to shine
Dawn Service on Sunday 25th April allocated the main hall, which serves
a light on the RSL’s Serpentine
from 5:45am at the Byford Memorial not only as a meeting room, but also
Jarrahdale Subbranch. There
on the corner of Mead Street and provides a home for the SJ RSL and
are several servicemen and ex-
Doley Road in Byford. The Service will their historical artefacts, some of
servicemen on the committee,
be followed by a gunfire breakfast at which are on display. The Transition
including President Rob Coales, a
the Byford & Districts Country Club, Centre was recently purchased
Lieutenant Colonel in the Australian
served by the Oakford Volunteer by RSLWA to provide expanded
Army Reserves who has served for
Bushfire Brigade. There will be an services needed by veterans and
over 22 years.
opportunity to play Two Up after their families. For more information
breakfast and during the day. Rob and the committee are very on services provided, please contact
passionate about the subbranch and RSLWA on 9287 3799.
ANZAC Day is special to all
believe the collaboration between the
Australians and New Zealanders, as The SJ RSL is always looking for new
SJ RSL and R&R Veterans Transition
it commemorates those who served members. If you would like more
Centre in Jarrahdale provides a
and died in all wars, conflicts and information about membership, or
practical way to help veterans and
peacekeeping operations. We also if you have any questions, please do
their families.
acknowledge the contribution and not hesitate to contact membership@
suffering of those who served and The Transition Centre is a self- sjrsl.org.au. We hope to see you at
those that continue to serve today. contained area situated on about 16 the ANZAC Day Service.
17 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021Earth’s Crystals
and their magical powers
By Cassandra Hobb
From an early age, I was exposed to new age therapies; a child with
persistent eczema and asthma, my mum searched tirelessly for alternative
remedies to assist with my autoimmune disease. So, it doesn’t surprise me
that I find myself, as an adult, with a clutch of crystals and earth stones on
my bedside table. They may be a placebo, or they may have healing qualities;
either way, they have found a place in my life and daily routine.
I was excited to meet Rachel and lovingly by her mother. After peeling Instead, she has moved to a new and
Cian recently at the SJ Farmers’ my attention away from the stained improved studio, opening the bus up
Market. The couple were two of many glass, we made our way to the Crystal to a new purpose.
who found themselves redundant Bus, a red vintage public transport
Rachel left me to explore the crystals;
during the COVID pandemic, which bus covered in art and children’s
it was hard not to feel ethereal
prompted them to start Earth’s Little handprints. I entered through
listening to instrumental music
Healers - inspiring peaceful vibes the middle passenger door and
while tickles of incense enlightened
through love, crystals, veganism immediately noticed the considerable
my senses. The crystals, soaking up
& community. After discussing my collection of crystals. When I looked
the afternoon sun, were displayed
current stones, Rachel invited me to past the stones, there were remnants
on vintage shelves amongst
visit their shop on her family property of the bus’s bygone days. Still intact
books, artwork and dried flower
in Serpentine. were the rubber bell strips, handrail
arrangements. I wandered through
system and original leather straps.
Greeting me at the gate, Rachel led the bus in awe of the variety, quality
Many years ago, the bus had been
me past her family home, a single- and quantity of crystals the couple
established by Rachel’s parents to
storey brick house with weathered had collected; large and small
be a studio for her mother’s stained-
timber additions adorned in stunning clusters (the natural form of the
glass work. Rachel joked that she
handmade stained glass, created crystals), smooth tumbled stones,
and Cian kicked her mum out.
18 | www.sjwire.com.au1st chakra – root
Location: pelvic bone
Stone colour: red
Energy focus: grounding,
stability
2nd chakra – sacral
Location: navel
Stone colour: orange
Energy focus: creativity,
confidence, courage, pleasure
vibration, assisting with physical,
mental and emotional healing. With 3rd chakra – solar plexus
each stone having a different effect Location: below the breastbone
on the mind and body, we can Stone colour: yellow
choose the appropriate stone that
large spheres, hanging pendulums best supports our wellbeing. Energy focus: energy,
and beautiful jewellery. The colours productivity, focus
While some users (like myself)
and varieties of crystals made me prefer to wear a stone, one can
curious about their purpose. choose stones to wear by their
As if he knew my question, an quality, touch or shape or, as Rachel 4th chakra – heart
amiable Cian poked his head into explains, the stone that links with Location: centre of the chest
the bus to introduce himself. Irish your frequency; others use the
born, Cian’s (pronounced kee-an) stones more specifically. New age Stone colour: pink, green
family moved to Australia when he beliefs speak about chakras (chakra Energy focus: love,
was 12 and established new roots in Sanskrit) means “wheel”), and understanding, compassion,
in Perth, north of the river. Crystals this relates to energy points in self-love
have always been a part of his life. your body. Chakras are thought
His mum, a Reiki healer, always had to be wheels of energy along a
crystals on or around her. Cian has person’s spine that are intended to
introduced crystals and new age be aligned or ‘open’ and connect 5th chakra – throat
arts to Rachel, which surprised me, to one’s energetic, physical and Location: neck above the collar
as new age therapy seems to be a emotional wellbeing. There are bone
field largely dominated by females, seven main chakras - root, sacral,
a stereotype that Cian would like to solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye Stone colour: light blue
turn around. Cian told me how he and crown. By placing crystals on Energy Focus: communications,
finds men tend to believe crystals/ one’s chakras, one can facilitate the speaking your truth, expression
stones aren’t masculine enough opening of pathways for the body
(even though cultures like New to receive physical, emotional and
Zealand’s Indigenous peoples, the spiritual energy.
Māori, wear Jade (pounamu) to 6th chakra – third eye
represent social status/power). Location: centred above
I wanted to understand the eyebrows
wonders of crystals and their Stone colour: indigo
healing qualities. Rachel and Cian
explained how new age therapists Energy focus: intuition and
believe that stones have a form of insight to see things from other
consciousness, like any growing perspectives
entity. As quoted by inventor,
electrical engineer, mechanical
engineer, and futurist Nikola Tesla:
“In a crystal we have the clear
7th chakra – crown
evidence of the existence of a Location: top of the head
formative life-principle, and though Stone colour: purple
we cannot understand the life of a
crystal, it is none-the-less a living Energy focus: connection
being.”. It is believed that each to intuitive messages and
stone has a vibration. When paired enlightenment
or matched with an individual’s
frequency, the stone can raise your
19 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021Image credit Critters Up Close
By Cassadra Hobb
While visiting Mandurah Forum, a shop with beautiful
images of snakes, octopi and lizards on the front
windows caught my eye. What drew me in was the
vibrant and welcoming owner of Critters Up Close,
Talia. She welcomed me into the shop with a big
smile to meet her cold-blooded friend, Prickles, a
central bearded dragon.
With Prickles in her hands, Talia explored the
interactive space with me. In no time, an eager young
girl raced over to meet Prickles up close, who was
p Close immediately enchanted by the scaly reptile and Talia.
it Critters U
Image cred Her mum explained they visited Critters up Close
regularly, and she and Prickles were old friends.
Talia was terrific with the children, kneeling to their
level, pointing out the hiding spot of the animals,
introducing them with quirky fun names, then
continued with child-sized facts. She welcomed every
newcomer and encouraged them to join in on the
fun. Her infectious personality showed her passion
for flora and fauna, and she quickly had a following of
kids eager to learn and experience.
Critters Up Close is a Community Focused
Conservation Center & Mobile Environmental
Image credit Critters Up Close Education organisation conveniently located in the
Mandurah Forum. The space has multiple displays
20 | www.sjwire.com.auDid You Know:
Image credit Critters Up Close
Monarch butterfly
Image credit Cassandra Hobb Monarch caterpillars feed
exclusively on a plant called
with Monarch butterflies, giant milk weed. They do so because
panda snails, bobtail lizards, its white sap makes the
Prickles the central bearded caterpillars poisonous
dragon, pythons, tree frogs, sea
creatures and even a saltwater
crocodile! There are also interactive
Image credit Deposit Photos
stations to explore shells, rocks,
pinecones and feathers by touching
and looking with a magnifying
glass. Giant panda snail
Talia and Michael are the owners Giant panda snails are
and educators of Critters Up Close, Australia’s largest land snail,
whose mission is to create positive growing to the size of a
change in protecting our fragile tennis ball
ecosystems. They hope to inspire
children of all ages and abilities to
employ positive life actions, hold
Image credit Critters Up Close
empathy through understanding
and drive change. This, in turn,
will have a positive impact on all
animals, plants, ecosystems and
future generations.
Bobtail lizard
These lizards will use their
As I said goodbye to Prickles and
blue tongue to intimidate
Talia, I walked into the Forum and
predators
realised how the experience had
made me forget I was in a shopping
centre; I found myself delighted
and heartened by the experience.
Image credit Deposit Photos
Olive python
Olive pythons have a very
high scale count, giving them
a smoother look than other
pythons
Image credit Critters Up Close
Saltwater crocodile
Image credit Critters Up Close
Saltwater crocodiles can live
in both fresh and salt water
Check out Critters Up Close environments
www.crittersupclose.com.au
21 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021By Laura Koens 22 | www.sjwire.com.au
In an explosion of colour, rich culture and joy, subgroup formed in 2018 known as the EISA
the Perth Japan Festival saw hundreds of people team, which sees Taiko drummers performing
gather at Elizabeth Quay in Perth city to celebrate alongside very energetic Okinawan dance. This
the beauty of dance, food, drama, music and group performed alongside many other Japanese
arts that is unique to Japan. Jarrahdale’s Yuki dance groups at the festival, delighting the
Willis, and her two daughters Hana and Lydia, audience with their colourful and spirited dancing.
participated in a traditional Okinawa dance,
Dance can be a caveat for storytelling. It can
complete with traditional costumes and colourful
communicate, in an embodied way, stories that
floral garlands. They practice and perform with
might not otherwise be shared with words.
Perth’s Okinawa dance group, TIDA.
Watching the Okinawa dance group perform, and
Okinawa is a prefecture off the southwest coast of hearing them sing and speak in their language,
Japan, and it is the largest of a chain of Japanese was a beautiful way to experience a culture and
islands known as the Ryukyu Islands. Okinawa practice that is different to our everyday way of
has its own cultural practices and characteristics, communicating. Experiencing and enjoying these
including unique languages, music and ways of communicating encourages new ways of
instrumentation, diet, sport, literature and dance. listening to one another- moving beyond words;
paying attention to movement and flow, sound
The dance group TIDA has been performing
and silence.
Okinawan traditional dance at functions and
events around Perth since 2016. Since then, a
Photography by Laura Koens
23 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021Duck & Cover, Jarrahdale
GROUP
PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES
Create good habits from
the beginning
Build trust with your dog the softest, most colourful bomb has fallen
Group puppy classes
are for pups aged 9-13
weeks
By Cassandra Hobb
Classes for older dogs & Yarn bombing – noun - the When asked what the
puppies also available!
action or activity of covering purpose of yarn bombing is,
Hurry, classes fill fast - Book today! objects or structures in Luci from the Unwind group
public places with decorative commented: ‘I think yarn
clevercreatures.com.au knitted or crocheted material bombing in a town speaks
9525 1553 as a form of street art. volumes about the values of
a community. It helps people
You might have noticed soft,
recognise the valuable role
fluffy splashes of colour
of the arts in building a sense
around Jarrahdale’s townsite.
of community, enjoyment,
Along with the broader
feeling family-friendly and
community, the Unwind
inclusive; I think people really
Trustworthy, affordable IT assistance. group has been knitting and
like it (whether they admit it
crocheting colourful and
» Computer repairs » Virus & malware or not!).’
textured patches of yarn to
» Laptop repairs removal adorn the ugly, tired posts Unwind is calling out for
» New machines, phones » Maintenance and handrails in town. Yarn donations of crochet
& tablet setup » WIFI & Networking bombing started at the squares, flowers, buttons,
» Training » Smart TV setup
entrance of the Jarrahdale etc., to continue their yarn
Hub on Munro Street and bombing adventures. You
Chris Round - 0403 118 257 has crept into the community can drop your donations off
chris@circularcomputing.net and just hit Jim & Kerry’s at the Share Shed located at
www.circularcomputing.net Heritage Trading Post on the Bruno Gianatti Hall on
Jarrahdale Road. The group Munro Street in Jarrahdale or
has warned, there are more join in on the fun - Unwind
locations to come! Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
JCC Office, Munro Street.
24 | www.sjwire.com.au2021 BYFORD
MULTICULTURAL
FESTIVAL
The Byford Multicultural Club once again hosted
a magnificent event on Kalimna Oval, despite
needing delay the event due to the snap COVID 19
lockdown.
Exciting entertainment and delicious food were
the highlight of the event, with families taking in
the vibrant cultural celebrations.
The Byford Multicultural Club was formed to help
make the world around us all a better, happier
place. With the help of dedicated and tireless
volunteers, they work hard for multicultural
integration, organise fundraisers, exciting
multicultural events for the entire community to
enjoy.
If you would like to learn more about the Byford
Multicultural Association, please head to their
website www.byfordmc.org.au
Photography by @s2vstudio
25 | Serpentine Jarrahdale Wire April 2021Logue Brook Dam
& Lake Brockman
By @Just the Sound of the Breeze
When my kids were growing up, around in the bush and came home These days there are lovely day use
Logue Brook Dam (or Logues as suitably worn out. facilities, including picnic tables, free
we always called it) was one of our gas BBQs and composting toilets, but
There used to be a nice picnic spot
favourite places. We didn’t have a lot it is the camping options that have
and an old BBQ built out of rocks
of money, so visits to the bush were a changed the most. There are now
scavenged from nearby, down
popular way to keep them occupied. three different camping experiences
below the dam wall. It was one of
on offer, depending on what level of
Back then there was one flushing our favourite places to go in winter,
comfort you prefer.
toilet on the north side and a small because it was out of the wind.
caravan park on the south side, Sadly, it has been neglected in recent Lake Brockman Tourist Park offers all
where the Lake Brockman Tourist years and the bush has reclaimed the facilities and comforts you would
Park is today. The old caravan park it. It would be seriously frowned expect from a modern caravan park,
was little more than a clearing in the upon these days, but back then in including a café (real coffee while
bush. The caretaker lived in an old winter, when the grass was damp camping!) and a small store stocking
caravan and the facilities consisted of and slippery, the kids would sit on old essential items like bread, milk and
toilets and cold showers! chaff bags and slide down the grassy toothpaste.
embankment. I have a memory of
During the summer we would get Logue Brook Campground is a typical
my daughter and her friend flying
together with a couple of other local Parks and Wildlife campground, with
down the grassy bank, with their hair
families and drag the old gas barby shady individual sites, picnic tables,
streaming out behind them and huge
up to the dam to cook up a feast of fireplaces for when fire regulations
ear-to-ear grins on their faces.
mainly snaggers, to feed the hungry allow, camp kitchens and modern
hoards. The kids swarmed, ran Things have changed a lot since then. composting toilets- but no showering
facilities. Bookings are essential for
both Lake Brockman and Logue
Brook Campground via the Lake
Brockman Tourist Park website.
Camping on the north side of the
lake hasn’t changed quite so much.
The Brockman Campground is also
managed by Parks and Wildlife, but
there are no set bays, minimal picnic
tables or fireplaces and still only one
old pair of flushing toilets. These days
you pay the minimal camping fees to
the ranger when he does the rounds
each day. It’s all hugely popular,
especially for skiing, and on summer
weekends the place is seriously
packed.
A less well-known treasure is the
Cookernup General Store at the
undofthebreeze bottom of the hill on Riverdale
Image credit: @justtheso
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for your
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We are humbled to have received the support
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Metropolitan Region at the State Election.
We look forward to delivering on the McGowan
Labor Government’s commitments, which
include:
Road. It’s been there since 1992, but
the $30.6 million Byford Health Hub
campers are just starting to wake over $23 million for Darling Range schools
up to its presence. It’s open 7 days a $18 million of upgrades to SJ roads
week from 7am to 6pm and stocks
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One thing that hasn’t changed one
to bring any issues to our attention.
bit is the distinctive colour of the
water. On a sunny day, it is the most
amazing blue-green I have ever
seen. These days, I leave it all to the
campers on the weekend and visit
during the week, when I can have it
all to myself and enjoy the kind of
peace and quiet that only the bush
can offer.
Follow more hiking, camping and
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Labor Member Labor Member
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