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Creating opportunities BULLETIN BELMONT ISSUE ONE, FEBRUARY 2017 Have fun at Kidz Fest! IN THIS ISSUE: • Community service recognised • Harmony Week Concert • Age Friendly Belmont – Join the Conversation
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BULLETINBELMONTISSUE ONE , FEBRUARY 2017
Have fun at Kidz Fest!
IN THIS ISSUE: • Community service recognised
• Harmony Week Concert
• Age Friendly Belmont – Join the Conversation
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East Ward
Cr Phil MARKS – MAYOR
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CrPhilMarkswasfirstelectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin1999.HewaselectedMayorin2011andhistermexpireson19October,2019.
CrPhilMarksisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• AboriginalReferenceCommittee• BelmontTrust• BelmontRetirementVillagesBoardofManagement• EasternDistrictPlanningAdvisoryCommittee• MetroCentralJointDevelopmentAssessmentPanel(JDAP)• PerthAirportCommunityForum(PACF)• PerthAirport’sMunicipalitiesGroupInc(PAMG)• PublicArtsAdvisoryPanel• SwanRiverTrust• WALocalGovernmentAssociationEastMetropolitanZone
West WardCr Robert ROSSI, JP – DEPUTY MAYOR
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9WheatleyStreet,Kewdale6105
CrRobertRossiwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2003andwaselectedDeputyMayoron21October2013.Histermexpireson19October,2019.
CrRobertRossiisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• AboriginalReferenceCommittee• BelmontTrust• BelmontMuseumAdvisoryGroup• BelmontRetirementVillagesBoardofManagement(Inc)• MetroCentralJointDevelopmentAssessmentPanel(JDAP)• PublicArtsAdvisoryPanel
Cr Lauren CAYOUN
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29SurreyRoad,Rivervale6103
CrLaurenCayounwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2013.Hertermexpireson21October,2017.
CrLaurenCayounisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• BelmontTrust• CulturalDiversityFocusGroup• WALocalGovernmentAssociationEastMetropolitanZone
Cr Paul HITT
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14McLachlanWay,Belmont6104
CrPaulHittwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2005.Histermexpireson21October,2017.
CrPaulHittisamemberofthefollowingcommittee:
•BelmontTrust
Cr Margie BASS
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77KeymerStreet,Belmont6104
CrMargieBasswasfirstelectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin1996andserveduntil2007.Shewasre-electedin2011andhertermexpireson19October,2019.
CrMargieBassisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• BelmontTrust• DisabilityAccessandInclusionFocusGroup
Cr Bernie RYAN
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44LyallStreet,Redcliffe6104
CrBernieRyanwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2013.Histermexpireson21October,2017.
CrBernieRyanisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• BelmontTrust• AirportConsultativeEnvironmentandSustainabilityGroup
South WardCr Janet POWELL
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62TreaveStreet,Cloverdale6105
CrJanetPowellwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2001.Hertermexpireson21October,2017.
CrJanetPowellisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• AgeFriendlyFocusGroup• BelmontSisterCityAssociation(Inc)• BelmontTrust• EasternMetropolitanRegionalCouncil• WALocalGovernmentAssociationEastMetropolitanZone
Cr Patrick GARDNER 0423105032
c/-CityofBelmont,LockedBag379,Cloverdale6985
CrPatrickGardnerwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2013.Histermexpireson21October,2017.
CrPatrickGardnerisamemberofthefollowingcommittee:
• BelmontTrust
Cr Steve WOLFF 0401822553
23/294KnutsfordAvenue,Kewdale6105
CrSteveWolffwaselectedtotheCityofBelmontcouncilin2007.Histermexpireson19October,2019.
CrSteveWolffisamemberofthefollowingcommittees:
• BelmontTrust• EastMetropolitanRegionalCouncil
MEET YOUR COUNCILLORS
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OPPORTUNITY NEWSMAYOR’S MESSAGE
WelcometothefirsteditionoftheBelmontBulletinfor2017.IhopeyouallhadawonderfulChristmaswithfriendsandfamily.
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communityin2017,startingwithKidzFestwhichwillstarttheballrollingforthisyear’sfamilyandcommunityevents.
ThisexcitingdayprovidesactivitiesandentertainmentforyoungchildrenandIhopetoseeyouatFaulknerParkonSunday,19Februarybetween3.30pmand6.30pmforagreatdayoffunforthekids.
Allactivitiesarefreeandkidsareencouragedtodressupintheirfavouritecostumestoaddtotheatmosphereoftheday.
Thisyearwillseethecontinuedprogressofsomemajorprojectssuchasthemulti-purposecross-generationalCommunityCentreaspartoftheFaulkner
CivicPrecinct,BelmontStationandDevelopmentArea6,BelmontBusinessParkandSurreyRoadBikeBoulevard.
WewillbekeepingyouinformedastheseprojectsprogresssomakesureyoureadyourBelmontBulletinsforupdatesduringtheyear.
Iwouldliketowisheveryoneaprosperous2017andlookforwardtocatchingupwithyouduringtheyearatoneofourmanycommunityevents.
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GET READY FOR KIDZ FESTFaulknerParkturnsintoafantasylandoffunattheannualCityofBelmont’sKidzFestonSunday,19Februaryfrom3.30pmto6.30pm.
Children3to12yearscanenjoyexploringthedifferent‘lands’withexcitingliveentertainment,have-a-gosports,carnivalrides,JuniorSportsExpo,facepainting,cuddlyanimals,camelandfireenginerides,artandcraftworkshopsandmuchmore.
AllactivitiesandattractionsareFREE!
Kids,comedressedinyourfavouritecostumestoaddtotheatmosphereoftheday.MumanddadbringyourpicnicrugandsettledowninbeautifulFaulknerPark.Foodandbeverageswillbeavailableforpurchaseontheday.
GrabafreekeyfromtheCityofBelmontmarqueeforyourchancetowina$1,000BelmontForumGiftCard,or1of100consolationprizes.TermsandConditionsapply.
KidzFestisanotherfreeeventproudlybroughttoyoubytheCityofBelmont–theCityofOpportunityandsupportedbyLotterywest,PerthAirportandBelmontForumShoppingCentre.
FormoreinformationcontacttheCity’sEventsOfficeron94777248.
Visit the City’s website www.belmont.wa.gov.au for details.
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CITY OF BELMONT RECOGNISES COMMUNITY SERVICEFiveremarkableindividualswhohavemadeasignificantcontributiontotheBelmontcommunitywererecentlyrecognisedbytheCityofBelmont.
The2016CommunityServiceAwardswerepresentedtoJackPaynter,MaureenHooper,BerylandEricRumboldandToniPikos-SalliefortheirsignificantcontributionstothecommunityinthecategoriesofAged,CommunityServiceandPeopleWhoMakeaDifference.
CityofBelmontMayorCrPhilMarkssaidcommunityspiritisvitaltoacommunitytoenableittothriveandtherecipientsdisplayedthisthroughtheirhardworkanddedicationtoservingothers.
JackPaynterwasawardedforhisserviceinthecategoryofAged.
AlongtermresidentofBelmont,MrPaynter’sservicestotheelderlyandfrailagedpeopleincludesupportingtheactivitiesoftheCity’sHACCservicesatHarmanPark,aswellasbeingavolunteerdriverforMealsonWheels.
AlsorecognisedintheAgedcategory,MaureenHooperhasbeenavolunteerattheCityfor25years.MrsHooperprovidesadministrativeassistanceandmentoringtotheCity’sCommunityServicesteam.
ThethirdawardwaspresentedtoahusbandandwifeteamintheCommunityServicecategory.TheRumboldsprovidesupporttotheAllSaintsAnglicanParish,aswellastheFaulknerParkRetirementVillagebycarryingoutavarietyoftasks.
ThefinalrecipientwasToniPikos-SalliewhowasrecognisedinthecategoryofPeopleWhoMakeaDifference.
ToniPikos-Sallie’scontributionincludesassistingalargenumberoflocalsecondarystudentsoftheIslamfaithtosuccessfullyintegrate,participateandcontributetotheBelmontandwiderAustraliansocieties.
HARMONY DAY CONCERTCelebrateHarmonyWeekattheCityofBelmont’sannualHarmonyDayConcertonSunday,19Marchfrom3pmto6pmatTomatoLake,Kewdale.
ThefreefamilyoutdoorconcertisacelebrationoftheCity’sculturaldiversity,uniqueheritageandacknowledgeslocalAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoples’contributiontothecommunity.TheconcertwillalsosupportandcommittoClosingtheGaphealthinequitybetweenAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesandnon-IndigenousAustralianswithinageneration.
ComealongandjoinanafternoonofFREEentertainmentandactivitiesincluding:
•Culturallydiverseperformances
•WorldHarmonyWalk
•Funkidsgamesandrides
•Facepainting,hennaartandhairbeading
•PhotoKombibooth
•Jewellerymakingandmuchmore!
Limitedvouchersavailableforicecream,coffeeandwater.
Foodandotherrefreshmentswillbeavailableforpurchaseatthecaféorselectionoffoodtrucks.
Thisisagreatopportunitytobringtogetherfamilyandfriendsforafun-filledevent.
Formoreinformation,contacttheCity’sEventsOfficeron94477248.
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CityofBelmontMayorCrPhilMarkspresentedratepayersJohnandLindaChungWahCheongtheirMajorPrizeforpayingtheirratesinfullby19September2016inthe2016RatesIncentivePrizeDraw.
AfterreceivingtheirvoucherfromBondallPtyLtd–aHomeownerDIYPackagevaluedat$2,000,thecoupleenjoyedafternoonteawithMayorMarks.
TheCityofBelmontwouldliketothankallthesponsorsfortheirgenerousdonationsofprizesandcongratulatethewinners.
RATES INCENTIVE MAJOR PRIZE WINNER
CITY LAUNCHES BILYA KARD BOODJA LOOKOUT
TheCityofBelmontrecentlylauncheditsfirstparkwithanofficiallyadoptedAboriginalname–BilyaKardBoodjaLookout.
AsthelandwasrecognisedassignificanttoAboriginalculture,theCityengagedwithlocalAboriginalelderstohelpshapetheparkdesign.Asaresultofthisconsultationprocess,theCityofficiallyadoptedanAboriginalnameforthispark–BilyaKardBoodjaLookout:Bilyameaning–river,
Kardmeaning–hillandBoodjameaning–land/country.
TheparkwasaresultofalandexchangewhichrelocatedaportionoftheoriginalHardyParktocreatethenewHardyParkwhichisbetterlocatedtoencourageinteractionwiththeSwanRiver.
ThebalanceoftheoriginalHardyPark,assistedbyasubstantialcontributionfromprivatecompanyCityscapewho
ownedadjacentland,hasresultedinBilyaKardBoodjaLookoutwhichprovidesoutstandingviewsinbothdirectionsoftheSwanRiver.
LocalAboriginalartistsKylieGrahamandPeterFarmerJnrhavecreatedanartworkforthesite–thesculptureMoornBarndi–BlackBream.ThestunningsculptureframesthePerthCBDinthedistance.
Withtheelevationofthesiteandtheattractionsofthelocation,theoutstandingviewsoftheSwanRiverhavebeenmaximisedwithtwolookoutsthatwillensurethisareawillbeenjoyedforpresentandfuturegenerations.
“IamsurethisbeautifulparkBilyaKardBoodjaLookoutwithitsoutstandingfacilitieswillbecomeamajordrawcardinourCity,”CityofBelmontMayorCrPhilMarkssaid.
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PROTECT OUR TREESTheCityofBelmonthasthelowestpercentageoftreecanopyofanyWesternAustralianmetropolitanlocalgovernmentandhasmadeacommitmenttoincreasetheamountoftreecanopythroughtheimplementationofanUrbanForestStrategy.AkeyelementofthisistheretentionandnurturingofexistingtreesinthestreetscapesandtheCity’spublicareassuchasparksandroadreserves.
UnderstandingwhenandwhytreepruningisrequiredisvitalforthehealthofCity’strees.Incorrectpruningofbranchesmayactuallymakeatreelesssafe,increasetheriskofdiseaseanddecayorevenkillthetree.
TheCity’streesareprunedtoarboriculturalspecificationsinordertomanageriskandprovideclearancefromroads,footpathsandoverheadservices.Unfortunately,notallresidentsvaluetheCity’streesasacommunityassetandtherehavebeendeliberateactsofvandalismtofacilitatetheirremoval.
AmaturetreeonKlemAvenueinRedcliffewasvandalisedlastyear.ThematureMarritreewastrunkdrilledtoadministerapoisonandthenthedrilledholeswerefilledwithasiliconeinanattempttohidetheevidence.Thiscommunityassetwasvaluedat$13,708priortothedamage.
ThistreevandalismhaspromptedtheCity’sParksandEnvironmentDepartmenttoremindresidentsthatitisanoffencetoprune,damageorremovetree(s)locatedonCouncilpropertywithoutwrittenapprovalfromtheCity.
InterferingwithaCity’sstreettreerisksafineof$5,000,andadailypenaltyof$500.
TheCity’sencouragesallresidentstoreportanydamagetotheCity’streesbycontactingtheCity’sParksandEnvironmentDepartmenton94777257.
ON THE ROADS HereisalistofthecurrentandupcomingroadanddrainageworkswithintheCityofBelmont.Findoutwhatishappeningandwhere.
ROAD AND DRAINAGE WORKS
Location Section Description of Works
FaulknerAvenue RobinsonAvenuetoAbernethyRoad Installationofonstreetparkingbaysandasphaltoverlay
FranciscoStreet BelmontAvenuetoAbernethyRoad Formalisationofonstreetparkingbays
PeacheyAvenue KeaneStreettoScottStreet Drainageupgrade
CowcherStreet AbernethyRoadtocul-de-sac Installationofonstreetparkingbaysandasphaltoverlay
FAULKNER AVENUE
Theinstallationofon-streetparkingbaysandasphaltoverlayinFaulknerAvenueisjustaboutcomplete.DidyouknowFaulknerAvenuewasformerlyknownasWallaceandThroneStreets?Itwasnamedin1949afterJohnFaulkner(pigkeeper)whocametothedistrictin1896andwasamemberoftheearlyorganisationwhichworkedforgeneralprogressofthedistrict.Hisson,PJ(Paddy)Faulkner,becameaprominentCouncillorduring1935-41and1948-66.HewasRoadsBoardChairmanfrom1958-60AndShirePresidentfrom1961-62.Johnpaid13/4dinratesin1900.
Helpustoimproveourservicesbyprovidingfeedback.Shareyourcomments,suggestionsandreportproblemsspottedviaourwebsitewww.belmont.wa.gov.auorcalltheTechnicalServicesDepartmenton94777118.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTTHE BASE NEWSLETTER SHOWCASES 2016TheBase@BelmontYouthCommitteeputtogetheranawesomenewslettersummingupwhatyoungpeoplegotuptoin2016.Wearesuperexcitedforwhat2017hasin-store.
Thenewslettershowcasedtheyear’sactivitieswithhighlightsincludingavisittoAdventureWorld,5-dayOutdoorLeadershipCamp,WildcatsCoachingsessions,PerthGlorySoccermatch,StressLessFestival,workshopsandmuchmore.
TheYouthCommitteeorganisedtheStressLessFestivaltoraiseawarenessforMentalHealthWeek,anoutdoormovienightaspartofNationalYouthWeek,tookpartinaninter-generationalfeltingprojectwithseniors,andvisitedtheCityofBelmontCivicCentretomeetwiththeMayor,CrPhilMarks.TheStressLess
Festivalwasahugesuccesswithmorethan200peopleattendingthefreeevent.
TheBase@BelmontYouthCentreprovidesawiderangeofexcitingactivitiesandprogramsforyoungpeopleaged11to17.TryoutdifferentsportsinourActiv8program.WhynothelpplanandruneventswiththeYouthCommittee?OrsignuptojoinusonourmanytripsaroundPerthorsimplypopintochilloutwithyourfriends,shootsomepoolandgrabasnack.It’[email protected]!
Areyou17to25?WhynotpopintoourLeadershipandEmployabilityprogrameveryThursdayfrom3pmto8pm.Wewillbeofferingcertifiedcourses,workingoninterviewtechniques,writingresumesanddevelopingnewskills.
Needsomeonetotalkto?Ourcaseworkerscanhelpwithinformalcounsellingfor11to25yearolds.
FormoreinformationcalltheBase@Belmonton94795794,followusonFacebookatwww.facebook.com/BelmontYouthServicesorcomevisitusbetween9amto5pmat275AbernethyRoad,Cloverdale.
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AGE FRIENDLY BELMONT – JOIN THE CONVERSATIONThe City of Belmont is engaging with our local community to seek feedback on how we can further shape our City to be inclusive, accessible and respectful to a growing ageing population.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONSJoinusforacuppaandachatabouthowwecancreateanage-friendlyfuture.
TheCitywillbehostingtwo‘CommunityConversations’whichwillprovideanopportunityforyoutoshareyourviewsonwhatworkswellandwhatmayworkbetterinBelmonttoprovideasupportiveenvironmentasweage.
Morning Conversation Evening Conversation
Date: 16February2017 21February2017Time: 10amto12noon 5.30pmto7.30pmLocation ForsterPark,
CnrKeaneStreetandAbernethyRoad,Cloverdale.
FunctionRoom,CivicCentreCnrKeaneStreet
RSVP 14February2017 17February2017
Tosecureyourplaceatoneoftheabovesessionspleasecall94777219oremailcommunity.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
Forumswillalsobeheldtofocusonspecificareasandinterests,suchasserviceprovidersforolderpeople,carers,AboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercommunitymembersandculturallylinguisticallydiversecommunitymembers.
Ifyouareinterestedinparticipatinginoneofthesespecificconversations,pleasechecktheCity’swebsiteforfurtherinformationorcontactusonthenumberoremailaddressabove.
ON-LINE SURVEYIfyoudonothavetimetoattendaconversationpleasecompletetheon-linesurveyonBelmontConnectconnect.belmont.wa.gov.au/BelmontConnecttoprovidefeedbackonarangeofquestionsontopicssuchastransport,respectandinclusion,communicationandinformation.Allparticipantsinthesurveywillgointhedrawfora$200ColesGroup&Myergiftcard.
DISABILITY, ACCESS AND INCLUSION FOCUS GROUPTheCityisseekingexpressionsofinterestfrompeoplewithdisability,thosethathaveworkedwithandsupportedpeoplewithdisabilityorhaveagenuineinteresttojointheCityofBelmont’sDisability,AccessandInclusionFocusGroup(DAIFG).
Thisisyouropportunitytojoinwithlike-mindedpeoplewhowanttomakeapositivedifferenceinthelivesofpeoplewithdisability.Inthepast,theDAIFGhavesupportedtheCitytoinstallanadultchangingtableandhoistfacilityattheBelmontOasis,installabusstopandshelter,providedadviceinregardsto
therefurbishmentoftheCity’sCouncilChamberandassistedinmonitoringtheCity’sDisability,AccessandInclusionPlan.
ThegroupmeetsthefirstFridayofthemonthattheRuthFaulknerPublicLibrary(meetingroom)from10.30amto12noon.Ifyouwouldliketojointhegrouporneedmoreinformation,pleasecontact:
HelenO’SullivanSeniorsandDisabilityEngagementOfficer,emailhelen.o’[email protected].
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION FUND, ROUND 12
LocalcommunitygroupshavetheopportunitytoreceivefundingfromtheCityofBelmontthroughtheCommunityContributionFund(CCF).
Communitygroupsandlocalorganisationsareencouragedtoapply.Incorporatedgroups,orapplicantsauspicedbyanincorporatedgroup,canapplyforaminimumfundingof$500
andamaximumof$5,000.Nonincorporatedgroupscanapplyforfundingupto$500.
Applicationpackswillbeavailableatwww.belmont.wa.gov.au(ReferCommunity>GrantsandDonations>CommunityContributionFund)asofWednesday,1March2017.AllapplicationsneedtobereceivedbytheCitybycloseofbusinessonFriday,31March2017.
TheCitywillbehostingtwoCommunityContributionFundworkshopswhichwillprovideassistancewithanyqueriesregardingCommunityContributionFundapplications.TheworkshopswillbeheldonWednesday,15February2017attheCity’sCivicCentre:
Workshop details
Workshop 1 10am to 12noon
Workshop 2 5.30pm to 7pm
FormoreinformationontheCommunityContributionFundortoregisterforoneoftheworkshops,pleasecontacttheCity’sCoordinatorCommunityDevelopmentbycloseofbusinessonFriday,10February2017on94777442orcommunity.development@belmont.wa.gov.au.
NOONGAR SEASONS COMMUNITY BARBECUESTheNoongarpeoplehaveacloseconnectiontotheearthandcountry,anddividetheyearintosixseasonsthathistoricallycorrespondedwithmovingtodifferentareas,andfeedingonseasonallyavailablefoods.
TocelebrateandlearnmoreabouttheNoongarseasons,theCitywillbehostingFREEcommunitybarbecuestoengageandestablishbetterrelationshipsbetweenAboriginalandNonAboriginalcommunitymembers.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforcommunitymemberstohaveayarnandreconnectwithfamilyandstoringtelling.
AllCityofBelmontresidentsareencouragedtoattend.AFREEsausagesizzleandrefreshmentswillbeprovidedontheday.
Pleaseseebelowfordetailsoftheupcomingevents:
•Thursday,23February2017–Bunnuru
•Thursday,27April2017–Djeran
Venue: GrassedareabetweentheWrightStreetDentalClinicandtheSeniorCitizensbuilding,cornerofWrightStreetandProgressWay
Time:10amto12.30pm
ForfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheCity’sAboriginalEngagementOfficeron94777447orcommunity.development@belmont.wa.gov.au
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CITY’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOCUS GROUPTheCity’sCulturalDiversityFocusGroup(CDFG)focusesprimarilyonprovidingaforumforcommunitymembersandstakeholderstoproviderecommendationsandfeedbackwithregardtotheimplementation,monitoringandreviewoftheCity’sinaugural‘MulticulturalActionPlan:Connecting,CelebratingandGrowing2016-2018’.
Ifyouhaveexpertiseorinterestintheneedsandissuesaffectingculturalandlinguisticallydiversecommunitiesandwouldliketo
offeryourviewsasamemberoftheCDFG,pleasevisittheCity’sCulturalDiversitywebpagetoviewtheCDFGTermsofReferenceandcompleteandsubmittheExpressionofInterestform.
Formoreinformation,contacttheCulturalDiversityEngagementOfficer,ClareFerreira-Garelbyphoneon94777453orbyemailclare.ferreira-garel@belmont.wa.gov.au.
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COMMUNITY WELLBEING
FULFIL YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS WITH SILVERSPORTSilverSportfundingisagreatinitiativetohelpachieveyourgoalofbecomingandstayinghealthyin2017.
SilverSportsupportseligibleseniorstoparticipateinsportandactiverecreationbycoveringcostsassociatedwithsportclubmembershipsorphysicalactivityprogramfeesofupto$200perpersonuntil30June2017(subjecttoavailablefunding).
Whynottrymastersswimming,bowls,groupfitnessclasses,gymmemberships,tennis,yogaorPilates?
Tobeeligible,residentsneedtobe60yearsoroverandhaveahealthcarecardorpensionerconcessioncard.
ApplicationFormsandalistofcurrentSilverSportprovidersareavailablefordownloadatwww.belmont.wa.gov.auorhardcopyformscanbefoundatRuthFaulknerPublicLibraryandtheCityofBelmontCivicCentre.
JUNIOR SPORTS EXPOAreyouamemberofasportingcluborwouldliketojoinonetogetactive?ComedowntotheJuniorSportsExpoaspartofKidzFestatFaulknerParkonSunday,19February2017from3.30pmto6.30pmandhaveagoatdifferentsportsofferedinthecommunity,orhaveachatwitharepresentativefromourlocalsportingclubs.
YouwillalsobeabletoregisterforKidSportontheday(pleasebringyourhealthcarecardorpensionerconcessioncard).
Formoreinformation,contactCommunityWellbeingon94777454oremailrecreation@belmont.wa.gov.au
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SPORTING AND CULTURAL DONATIONS TheCityisproudofitshighachieversandwishestocongratulatethefollowingsportingdonationrecipientswhohaveexcelledintheirsport:
Trilleen Pomare–NationalRugbyChampionshipsinSouthAustralia
Chloe Reder–Under15sStateHockeyChampionshipsinNewSouthWales
Luca Ray-Hills–WorldFloorballChampionshipsinLatvia
Kieren Webster–InternationalIceHockeyChampionshipsinSpain
Kaiden Pisani–BaseballTournamentinChicago
AreyourepresentingtheStateinanationalorinternationalsportingcompetitionorculturalendeavour?Ifso,theCitywouldliketosupportyouinyourathleticorculturalpursuits.
ForguidelinesandanapplicationformpleasevisitthelifestylesectionoftheCity’swebsitewww.belmont.wa.gov.auorcontactCommunityWellbeingon94777454.
FREE IMMUNISATION CLINICSTheCityofBelmontholdsfreeimmunisationclinicsforallchildrenfromsixweekstofouryearsofage.VaccinationsaregiveninaccordancewiththecurrentNationalSchedule.
Time: 9.30amto11.45am
Day: Thursday
2017 Dates:9&23February,9&23March,13&27April,11&25May8&22June,13&27July,10&24August,14&28September12&26October,9&23November,14December
Forinformationaboutyourchild’simmunisationstatus,contactMedicare’sImmunisationRegisteron1800653809orrefertotheAustralianChildhoodImmunisationRegisterpageatwww.humanservices.gov.au
Tomakeanappointment,pleasecontacttheImmunisationBookingHotlineon61511308.
In2017let’sstarttheyearoffinfineform–jointheCityofBelmontHealthPledgebyclaimingyourpledgemagnetandsetyoursightsonahealthierandhappier2017.
TheCityofBelmontrealisesthatbeinghealthyismorethansimplyeatingawell-balanceddietandbeingphysicallyactiveeveryday.Itisalsoaboutfeelingconnectedtoyourcommunity,beingmentallyhealthy,reducingyourstress,anddrinkingplentyofwaterandmuchmore.
Wewanttohelpeachandeveryoneofourresidentstofeeltheirbest,somakeyourpledgetodaybycontactingtheCity’sHealthyCommunitiesOfficeron94777438oremailsamantha.bradder@belmont.wa.gov.au
HEALTH PLEDGE 2017
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PARKS & ENVIRONMENTUPGRADE TO CITY PARKSAs part of City’s on-going commitment to enhancing the quality of parks and facilities within the community, Garvey Park, Gould Reserve, Copley Park and Bilya Kard Boodja Lookout have recently received an upgrade.
GARVEY PARK WithfundingreceivedthroughtheDepartmentofParksandWildlifeRiverbankProgram,foreshoreprotectionandlandscapeenhancementworkswerecompletedinSeptember2016.Theprojectinvolvedforeshorestabilisation,revegetationandtheinstallationofaviewingplatform,beach,accesspathsandramps.
GOULD RESERVEThisparkisinabeautifullocationontheSwanRiverwiththeparkbeingusedbylocalresidents,aswellascyclistsalongtheforeshorepath,fishingandracehorsesexercisingintheriver.Theupgradeinvolveddesigningtheparktohaveamuchlowerwaterusebyintroducingnativereedplantingtoenhancetheriverinelocationanddroughttolerantturf.Anewirrigationsystemandfootpathhasalsobeeninstalled.Limestonewasusedtoprotectplantingandcreateseatingwithviewstotheriver.
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For further information on recent park upgrades or future upgrades please contact the City’s Parks and Environment Department on 9477 7257.
COPLEY PARK STAGE 1ThislinearparkisanimportantassettotheRivervalecommunity.Thefirststageinvolvedthecreationofanatureplaygroundincludingusingnaturalshadeofanexistingfigtree.Otherfeaturesareasmallcommunitygarden,increasednighttimelighting,anewirrigationsystemandnativeplantingstosoftentheparkedgesandattractmorebirdlife.
BILYA KARD BOODJA LOOKOUTThefirstAboriginalnamedopenspaceintheCityofBelmontfeaturesspectacularviewingplatformsenhancingtheviewsupanddowntheSwanRiver.AboriginalandEuropeanhistoryisdisplayedtoeducatetheusersonhowtheriverandlandwasusedinthepast.TheLookoutalsohaslighting,picnictables,paths,bikeracks,nativeplantingsanaboriginalartworkdepictingtheNoongarsixseasons,anatureplayareaandasetofstairsconnectingtheforeshorepathwiththeopenspacewithviewsthroughthetreestoBlackSwanIsland.
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If you require further information regarding Library events or would like to make a booking for Library events please contact the Library on 9477 7150 or email [email protected] or visit the Library at 215 Wright Street, Cloverdale. Click on the Library’s quicklink at www.belmont.wa.gov.au for further details about activities and dates.
LIBRARY WHAT’S ON
BelmontJets:JunZhao,AnyaBulner,LeonieMann. WInnerSophieHealdgrovewithBridgetCurran.
HOP-TO-IT SATURDAY CLUB – DR SEUSS DOES SCIENCE Saturday, 4 March 20179.45am to 10.45amFor children 5+ yearsOurtargetedliteracyprogramforemergingreadersiscombiningliteracyandengineeringthismonth.JoinusforanextraspecialHop-To-ItsessionasScitechvisitsthelibraryforsomehandsonDrSeussscience.ChildrenwillbechallengedtohelpHorton(fromDrSeuss’sclassicstoryHortonHearsaWho)tobuildanestthatcanholdaneggwithoutcracking.Popintothelibrarybeforetheeventtocollectareadingchallengechartforyourchild,asreadingincentiveprizesaregivenateachsession.Thisisafreeticketedevent,gotowww.belmont.wa.gov.auandclickonLibrary,NewsandEventstoplaceyourbooking.
STORIES AFTER SCHOOL – CELEBRATE WITH CONSTABLE CARE Thursday, 2 March 20174pm to 4.45pmFor children 4 to 7 yearsConstableCareandhisteamofpuppetswillenthralchildrenwithashowallaboutcelebratingthediversityofourcommunity.Nobookingsrequiredforthisfreeevent.
TRIPLE 8 KID’S CLUB – ZEN TANGLE Wednesday, 8 March 20174.30pm to 5.30pmFor children 7+ yearsTriple8Kid’sClubisachanceforkidstoCre8,Celebr8andInvestig8aswellasbeingrewardedforreadingeachmonth.InMarchchildrenwillhavetheopportunitytoexploreZenTangle–theartofdoodling.Childrenwilllearnhowtocreatebeautifulimagesfromrepetitivepatterns.Practicescribblescanbecomeworksofart!Don’tforgettocollectsomereadingticketsfromthelibraryaseachchildhasachancetowinaprize.Thisisafreeticketedevent,gotowww.belmont.wa.gov.auandclickonLibrary,NewsandEventstoplaceyourbooking.
BELMONT INTEREST GROUPAnn Pettit – Author and Poet Monday, 20 February 20172pm to 3pm Inthisintimateevent,Annewillshareherpoetry,andwillexploresomeoftheelementsthatdrewhertowriting.Anne’spoemsareinspiredbyboththeworldwithin,andtheworldwithout.Nobookingsrequiredforthisfreeevent.
BELMONT INTEREST GROUPBart the Beekeeper – Our Beautiful BeesMonday, 20 March 20172pm to 3pm Inthistopicalandfascinatingpresentation,BarttheBeekeeperwillpresentslidesandstoriesregardingthehobbyofbeekeeping.Fullofsweethoneyandstoriesofwildswarms,thispresentationwillbeabuzz.Nobookingsrequiredforthisfreeevent.
PERSON OF INTERESTDonna Regan – The Many Phases of SuperannuationWednesday, 8 March 20176.30pm to 7.30pm (Light refreshments from 6pm.) DonnaReganfromtheDepartmentofHumanServiceswillanswerallyourquestionsaboutsuperannuation.Donnabringsclaritytoasometimesconfusingsubjectandwillcoverallphasesofsuperannuationfromyourfirstjobrightthroughtoretirement.Thisisafreeticketedevent,gotowww.belmont.wa.gov.auandclickonLibrary,NewsandEventstoplaceyourbooking.
WINNERS ARE GRINNERSCongratulationstothewinnerofourNametheBearCompetition,SophieHealdgrove,whohasdubbedourlovelyMuseumteddywiththedistinguishednameofAngusHamishBear.OurluckyBelmontJetsprizedrawwinnerwasAnyaBulnerwhoreceivedaChristmashamperfulloftoys,booksandfestivejoyatourStorytimeSing-a-long.
THE NEW BELMONT MUSEUMAcasualvisitortotheRuthFaulknerPublicLibrarymightnoticeabrandnewMuseumhasappearedinthemiddleofit!Watchthisspaceforthelatestexhibits.
InthemeantimewhynotbringyourbelovedonadatetoseetheValentine’sDaydisplayoutsidethe’newMuseum‘withinRuthFaulknerPublicLibrary.You’llswoonoverthedeclarationsofloveandromancefromBelmontresidentsofyesteryear.
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PresentyourOpportunityCardatthesebusinessesforfantasticspecialoffersanddiscounts.
OpportunityCardsmustbepresentedatthetimeofpurchase/serviceforofferstobevalid.Conditionsmayapplyandoffersaresubjecttochange.
For the full and current list of offers at these businesses, visit the City of Belmont website www.belmont.wa.gov.au
ABS Kewdale495 Abernethy Road, Kewdale WA 6105 Ph: 9353 1070 Fax: 9353 1021 E: [email protected]
Alpha Hire247 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont Ph: 9277 4400
ASB Marketing2/100 Belmont Avenue, Belmont Ph: 9477 6888 W: www.asbmarketing.com
Aussie Battlers Truck Rental211 Hardy Road, Belmont WA 6104 Ph: 0407 633 935
Ayres Tyre Service1/15 Brennan Way, Belmont Ph: 9277 4872 E: [email protected] W: www.ayrestyreservice.com.au
Belmont Oasis Leisure CentreCnr Alexander & Abernethy Rd, Belmont Ph: 9277 1622 E: [email protected] W: www.belmontoasis.com.au
Belmont Pet ShopShop 86 Belmont Forum, 227 Belmont Ave, Cloverdale Ph: 9478 3993 E: [email protected]
Boss Workwear, Uniforms and Embroidery Perth167 Armadale Road, Rivervale Ph: 9472 5420 / 0413 100 390 E: [email protected]
Budget Plumbing Centre4/164 Abernethy Road, Belmont Ph: 9277 4899 Fax: 9477 4788
Classic BookBinders14 Hehir Street, Belmont Ph: 9479 4777 E: [email protected] W: www.classicbookbinders.com.au
Effects Picture Framing341 Great Eastern Highway, Redcliffe WA 6104 Ph: 9477 6612 E: [email protected] W: www.effectspictureframing.com
F45 Training Perth Airport Bravo Building, 1 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport Ph: 0415 353 326 E: [email protected] W: www.f45training.com.au/perthairport
Focus Taxation and Accounting Pty Ltd1/1B Katoomba Place, Belmont Ph: 9343 9107 Fax: 6161 2257 E: [email protected] W: www.focustaxation.com.au
Fossils Lawn Mowing38 Grand Parade, Redcliffe Ph: 0409 394 396 E: [email protected]
helloworld Belmont Shopping CentreShop 63 Belmont Forum Shopping CentrePh: 9479 1933 Fax: 9479 1350E: [email protected]: www.helloworld.com.au/helloworld-belmont-centrewa
Hibana Digital StudioPO Box 677, Belmont Ph: 0404 030 356 E: [email protected] W: www.hibana.com.au
Ian Diffen The Tyre Factory Belmont27 Belgravia Street, Belmont Ph: 9277 3811 E: [email protected]
Infinite Asset MaintenancePh: 6114 7511 / 0473 247 790E: [email protected] W: www.infiniteassetmaintenance.com
ItechworldShop 14, 49 Great Eastern Highway, Rivervale Ph: 9472 7200 W: www.itechworld.com.au
Looksmart AlterationsBelmont Forum Shopping Centre (near Miss Mauds) Cloverdale WA 6105 Ph: 9478 5855
Logos Realty116 Surrey Road, Rivervale Ph: 0420 395 975 E: [email protected]: www.logosrealty.com.au
Ma’s GardeningPh: 0438 776 950 E: [email protected]
Mailing Solutions30 Hargreaves St, Belmont Ph: 9479 6694 E: [email protected] W: www.mailingsolutions.net.au
No Probs PlumbingPh: 0428 888 447 E: [email protected] W: www.facebook.com/noprobsplumbing
Ora Sports Fitness237 Knutsford Avenue, Belmont Ph: 0478 723 181 / 0413 731 356 E: [email protected] W: www.orasportsfitness.com.au
OvenU RivervalePh: 0439 914 068 E: [email protected] W: www.ovenu.com.au
Oz Gardens Perth Ph: 0437 089 684 E: [email protected]
Parry’s Carpets & Floorcoverings203 Alexander Road, Belmont Ph: 9478 5588 W: www.parryscarpets.com.au
Professional Counselling & Massage TherapyPh: 9277 6527
RC ElectricalPh: 0437 871 121El: [email protected]: www.rcelectricalwa.com.au
RealtyWest52 Belvidere Street, Belmont Ph: 9277 7222 / 0416 193 008 E: [email protected] W: www.realtywest.com.au
Rechitects Architecture and Design 220 Fulham Street, Cloverdale WA 6105 Ph: 9277 3393 Mob: 0433490048 E: [email protected] W: rechitects.com.au
Rivervale Podiatry 102 Kooyong Rd, Rivervale Ph: 9362 3668 E: [email protected] W: www.rivervalepodiatry.com.au
S.E.C – ElectricalP: 0404 264 060 E: [email protected] W: www.sinaielectrical.com.au
Storage King Perth Airport51 Redcliffe Road, Redcliffe Ph: 9477 4100 E: [email protected] W: www.storageperthairport.com.au
Thrive Wellness Centre6 Hargreaves Street, Ascot Ph: 9478 3869 E: [email protected] W: www.thrivewellnesscentre.com.au
Trainwest154 Epsom Avenue, Belmont Ph: 1300 938 411 E: [email protected] W: www.trainwest.com.au
Yahava Kwik Koffee 8 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport E: [email protected] W: www.yahava.com.au
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