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BUSHFIRE PREVENTION

ADVENTURE PARK NOW OPEN

SUMMER FUN IN KWINANA

DECEMBER 2016OF KWINANA

Summer’s finally here and I’m sure we’re all counting down the days until Christmas – a time for festivities for many and the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones, enjoying all the City has to offer.

One of the facilities we predict will get a lot of use over the summer time is of course the new Adventure Park, which opened to huge celebrations in late October. Since then, we’ve seen thousands of people go through the gates and enjoy all the park has to offer. From slides to swings, flying fox to the splash pad, there really is something for every family member to enjoy. If you haven’t yet visited Perth’s number one nature play park, I highly recommend you check it out soon and see for yourself what the hype is about. All the details about our new park – party bookings, FAQs and attraction info – are on our website.

We’ve also had a string of events recently, including the Alcoa Children’s Party, which was once again a huge hit, the Kwinana Recquatic Open Day, the Medina Revitalisation Project Community Launch and of course the iconic LiveLighter Festival Fair Day, which returned to its home on Calista Oval again this year. Make sure you come along to the upcoming Outdoor Cinema Series in Chisham Square. We’ll be hosting a range of popular family-friendly movies across the summer months and next up is The Grinch. Of course there will also be a range of activities across the school holidays to keep the little ones entertained, so don’t forget to check the City’s Facebook page for details of summer events.

Please note the City’s facilities will run on reduced hours over the Christmas period – outlined on the back page of the Spirit. We’ll return to business as usual in the New Year.

On behalf of the Councillors and staff at the City of Kwinana, I wish you all a safe, happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

Carol Adams Mayor

A total fire ban is in place in the City from 1 December to 31 March due to potentially extreme weather conditions. This ban prevents the lighting of any fires in the open air and any other activities that may start a fire, including incinerators, welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting.

Last year both career and volunteer fire services attended to more than 500 ‘000’ calls for help from within the City of Kwinana. The bushfire season is always a busy period for the City’s two volunteer bushfire brigades - Kwinana South and Mandogalup - with most of their call outs occurring during this period.

Preparation

If you haven’t prepared your property, now is the time.

In accordance with the City’s Fire Break notice, fire breaks must be installed and maintained from 1 December up to and including 31 March. Steps include:

• creating a 20-metre building protection zone around your property that includes clearing the area of rubbish, long grass and other materials that could catch fire;

• protecting your house from ember attack by fitting wire screens and shutters;

• blocking any gaps under the floor, roof, eaves, external vents, skylights, chimneys and wall cladding;

• having an emergency water supply that is independent of mains water supply; and

• discussing fire prevention and preparedness with your family and neighbours.

For more information about bushfire safety, visit dfes.wa.gov.au or the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ new emergency alert website – emergency.wa.gov.au. If you suspect someone of bushfire arson, call Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 and if you witness suspicious behaviour, call 000.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

BUSHFIRE PREVENTION

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Word is getting out regarding Medina’s hidden gem, the Green Barista.

The Green Barista Café is located at 19 Pace Road Medina and has been serving up made-to-order fresh meals for six months.

The Café is owned by proprietors Mira and Alex who are originally from Southern Europe. The Green Barista specialises in providing fresh, delicious and beautifully presented food with a distinctly Mediterranean flair, as well as one of Kwinana’s best take away coffees.

The menu is always made to order and constantly changes so if you’ve not stopped by in while, it could be worth a second visit.

Customers are helping spread the word with recommendations such as: ‘The Green Barista is the type of little quirky coffee shop with homemade goodies you’d expect to find in Freo’.

The café serves up a delicious menu of both dine-in and take-away breakfast and lunch options.

Mira and Alex can also cater for functions of one to 100 people and welcome the opportunity to serve up their delicious food at upcoming holiday parties.

If you’d like your small business featured in the Spirit or need assistance with an issue related to business, please contact the economic development team: david.westbury@kwinana.wa.gov.au.

The City is developing its Plan for the Future – looking at what Kwinana will be like in years to come. This is your chance to have your say about Kwinana’s future.

Your ideas will help facilitate the City’s first major review of the Strategic Community Plan, so don’t miss this chance to keep the City on the right path to achieving a better future for the Kwinana community.

Complete this survey and you’ll go into the draw to win a $500 cash prize, to be drawn on 31 January 2017.

To take the survey, simply visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/planforthefuture.

SMALL BUSINESS FOCUS

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Your community, your future…

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Kwinana Plan for the Future Workshops

Monday 19 Sep 2016 6pm to 8pm Medina Hall

Saturday 24 Sep 2016 10am to 12pm Honeywood park

Saturday 24 Sep 2016 2pm to 4pm Wandi Hall

Wednesday 28 Sep 2016 6pm to 8pm John Wellard Community Centre

Friday 30 Sep 2016 10am to 12pm Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

Saturday 1 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Bertram Community Centre

Thursday 6 Oct 2016 6pm to 8pm Bertram Community Centre

Sunday 9 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Casuarina Hall

Tuesday 11 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm John Wellard Community Centre

Saturday 15 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

Monday 3 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Casuarina Hall

Tuesday 18 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Wandi Pavillion

Friday 21 Oct 2016 10am to 12pm Medina Hall

All Kwinana residents are invited to attend a Plan for

the Future Workshop. These interactive workshops

will help the City better understand the community’s

priorities for projects and activities in their local area.

RSVP www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/planforthefuture, admin@kwinana.wa.gov.au

or (08) 9439 0200 by 16 September 2016.

Attend a Kwinana Plan for the Future Workshop

for your chance to receive up to $5,000 towards a

project to benefit your local area.Funding available for six community projects. Total

funding available $30,000 subject to normal terms

and conditions of the Community Development Fund.

Have a great idea for a community project?

Where do you see

Kwinana in 10 years?

The City is holding a series of Plan for

the Future Workshops to find out what

is important to the local community.

Your thoughts and ideas will be

used in a major review of Kwinana’s

Strategic Community Plan, which

outlines what the City will be working

towards for the next 10 years.

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Well, it’s fair to say the Adventure Park opening event was the place to be on Sunday, 16 October. We estimate close to 10,000 people came through the gates to celebrate the opening of this fantastic destination. If you haven’t been yet and are wondering what all the hype is about, you really need to experience it to believe it. Here are some photos captured at the Park and the opening event.

ADVENTURE PARK KWINANA

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Summer Outdoor Movie SeriesDate: 17 December, 21 January and 25 February

Time: Pre-entertainment from 6pm. Movie begins at 7:30pm

Where: Chisham Square – outside the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, Robbos Way, Kwinana City Centre

Details: Bring a picnic and a blanket and relax under the stars as we bring you free movies including The Grinch, The Lego Movie and The Lorax.

Christmas Lolly RunDate: Christmas Day – Sunday, 25 December 2016

Time: 7:30am to 9:30am

Where: The streets of Kwinana – listen for the beeps

Details: Santa will be visiting every street in Kwinana to deliver lollies for kids and for the young at heart. There will be beeping horns, lots of cheer and friendly local faces driving around Kwinana.

Contact: kate.schilling@kwinana.wa.gov.au

PEET’s Wellard Summer Music SeriesDate: Most weeks over the summer months

Time: 5:30pm to 7pm

Where: Wellard train station and shopping precinct

Details: Bring a picnic hamper or enjoy a meal from the local outlets then sit back, relax and enjoy the smooth sounds of some fabulous musicians in the Wellard area.

Contact: chris.budhan@kwinana.wa.gov.au

2017 Australia Day CelebrationsDate: Thursday, 26 January 2017

Time: From 7:30am

Where: To be confirmed – check the City’s Facebook page for updates

Details: Bring the family to celebrate Australia Day in an event that includes a citizenship ceremony, free sausage sizzle, music, entertainment and more.

Contact: kate.schilling@kwinana.wa.gov.au

Parks PlayDate: Tuesday, 24 January and Sunday, 26 February 2017

Time: 9am to 11am

Where: Kirkland Park, Kirkland Way, Parmelia and Burkett Park, Burkett Terrace, Bertram

Details: Family fun in the park with games, activities and local service providers

Contact: hannah.gray@kwinana.wa.gov.au

CHICAGO – live at Koorliny Arts CentreBased on true crimes in 1920s prohibition-era Chicago, CHICAGO is the longest running American musical ever to play in both Broadway and the West End. Focussing on the concept of the ‘celebrity criminal’, CHICAGO is a scathing satire of how the media and show business can glamourise crime and corruption, and how easily murder can turn into popular entertainment.

CHICAGO will razzle dazzle Koorliny Arts Centre in February 2017. See koorliny.com.au for full details of this and other shows in the New Year.

For more local event listings, visit whatsonkwinana.com.au

UPCOMING EVENTS

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BE THE POSITIVE CHANGE IN A CHILD’S LIFE

Bright Futures Family Day Care’s award-winning service is looking for more educators in the Kwinana area. With the Australian economy forcing parents to return to work sooner, the need for a quality child care service has never been more relevant, but a quality service requires quality educators.

Educators need to be passionate about giving children the best opportunities to learn and develop and to provide a safe, happy place while the parent is working. Becoming a carer offers the privileged opportunity to make a positive change in a child’s life.

Bright Futures Children’s Services has been operating a family day care service since 1988. Bright Futures was the WA winner of the 2015 Family Day Care Australia Service of the Year Award and the team has been nominated again this year.

If you’d like to be part of this award-winning team, working from your own home and surrounded by your family, Bright Futures would love to hear from you. The service provides support throughout the entire process ensuring you’re equipped to provide a fantastic education and care practice. You’ll have access to training, assistance in the administration of your business and much more.

Contact Bright Futures Family Day Care on 9236 4120, visit the office at 26 Bolton Way, Orelia or the website www.brightfuturesfamilydaycare.com.au for more information on becoming a quality educator.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFTS

If you’re feeling a bit crafty, join the Kwinana Public Library this December for some cool activities including:

• 16 December: design your own bead threaded ornament

• 19 December: make your own stained glass lantern

• 22 December: decorate/weave a paper star

• 23 December: origami bookmarks

The activities are suitable for ages 3+ (parental supervision is required) and you don’t need to book, but supplies may run out! All drop-in crafts are from 10am to 11am.

For more details on the Kwinana Public Library’s school holiday activities, email library@kwinana.wa.gov.au.

VOICES OF KWINANA

Voices of Kwinana is your local history collection at Kwinana Public Library. Now you can explore online at voicesofkwinana.org.

Browse through a selection of historical photographs, oral histories, information on historic places and pioneer families and discover upcoming local history events at the Library.

Voices of Kwinana’s oral history and documentary collection can also be accessed on YouTube. Simply search ‘Voices of Kwinana’.

FIND MY ANCESTRY

Are you interested in finding out about your family’s history, but don’t know where to start? Do you have a lot of family stories, but don’t know what to do with them? Voices of Kwinana runs family research sessions at the Library on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:30am to 11am.

SCAN THE CLAN

Protect your family albums from wear and tear and natural disaster by booking a photo digitising session with our Local History Librarian. Bookings are available Wednesday to Friday, 1pm to 3pm.

To book Scan the Clan or Find my Ancestry session, contact the Library on 9236 4300 or email voicesofkwinana@kwinana.wa.gov.au.

KWINANA PUBLIC LIBRARY

FAMILY DAY CARE

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Kwinana Recquatic offers a range of state of the art aquatic facilities, including a heated 25m 10-lane pool, which is ideal for swimming laps and water walking, plus a spa and steam area for the adults to relax in.

Children can play in the beach area leisure pool with whirl pool, bubble grid and other water features, while the hydrotherapy pool provides access for people with disabilities, for injury rehabilitation and the general public. The water and air temperature are maintained to offer prime conditions for therapeutic use. When used in conjunction with a medically approved program, hydrotherapy can provide relief for arthritis, back and neck injuries cerebral palsy as well as other medical conditions.

PROGRAMS

Kindygym – a fun-filled class incorporating song and dance, games and free play on our gym circuit. This class is designed to promote movement while building fine and gross motor skills, as well as coordination - all in a nurturing and relaxed environment. Classes are held on Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 9:30am to 10:15am for children aged one to three years and from 10:30am to 11:15am for children aged three to five years. The cost is $8.80 for a casual class or $64 for a 10-week term.

Kwinana Kids Play and Learn - an exciting 90 minute program for parents and their kids aged three to four years. This class is designed to promote creativity, build friendships and confidence and increase independence before pre-school. Activities change weekly and include singing, dancing, drama, arts and crafts. Classes take place on Mondays from 9:30am to 11am. The cost is $12.20 for a casual class or $94.40 for a nine-week term.

Yoga – Vinyasa is a dynamic type of Yoga that uses a progressive series of postures while performing breathing exercises. Benefits include increased strength, flexibility and metabolic activity. Classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8pm. The cost is $151 for a 10-week term ($136 concession). Casual rate is $17.50 per class ($14.30 concession).

VACATION CARE

Do your kids get bored during the school holidays? Do you need to get them out of the house and away from the couch? Kwinana Recquatic offers a vacation care program during the upcoming school holidays from 19 to 23 December, and 3 to 31 January 2017. The program includes excursions and incursions, plus numerous art and craft activities and even swimming. Please note: our Vacation Care Program is not available on Public Holidays.

The program is designed for five to 12-year-olds and runs from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday. The cost is $65 per child, per day, with child care rebates available through Centrelink for eligible families.

SILVERSPORT

SilverSport supports seniors aged 60 years and over to participate in sport and active recreation. Eligible Kwinana residents can apply for financial assistance of up to $200 to contribute towards physical activity programs or memberships. SilverSport is a trial program in Kwinana available until 30 June 2017 – subject to funding.

The Recquatic offers several programs and memberships which qualify for SilverSport subsidy including:

• off-peak gym and aquatics membership – valid from midday to 3pm;

• badminton – Tuesday and Thursday mornings;• term programs - Yoga, SeniorSational or Active Womens

Program; and• hydrotherapy pool passes, swimming lessons or water

volleyball.

If you prefer the flexibility of a membership that will let you work out at any time, you can use your subsidy towards any Gold, Silver or Bronze concession membership.

COUPLES, FAMILY AND JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

The Recquatic now offers membership options to suit the whole family, including:

• Couples’ Gold (save 10% off gold membership when signing up together);

• Family (includes an option for single parent families); and• Junior 11-16 (includes Aquatics year round plus Muscle Jam

during school terms).

Terms and conditions apply for each membership – please contact the centre for details.

WHAT’S ON AT KWINANA RECQUATIC?

For more details on the programs and facilities on offer at the Kwinana Recquatic, contact the Centre directly on 9236 4700 or email recquatic@kwinana.wa.gov.au

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Christmas Opening HoursADMIN CENTRE

LIBRARY RECQUATIC ZONE

Fri 16/12/16: 8am to 12noon

8am to 12noon

8am to 12noon

8am to 12noon

Fri 23/12/16: 8am to 5pm

9am to 5pm 6am to 9pm 12noon to 9pm

Sat 24/12/16: CLOSED CLOSED 8am to 5pm 10noon to 5pmSun 25/12/16: CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSEDMon 26/12/16: CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSEDTues 27/12/16: CLOSED CLOSED 9am to 5pm CLOSEDWed 28/12/16: CLOSED 9am to 7pm 7am to 6pm

(No crèche)10am to 5pm

Thurs 29/12/16: CLOSED 9am to 7pm 7am to 6pm (No crèche)

12noon to 9pm

Fri 30/12/16: CLOSED 9am to 5pm 7am to 6pm (No crèche)

12noon to 9pm

Sat 31/12/16: CLOSED 9am to 3pm 9am to 5pm (No crèche)

10am to 5pm

Sun 1/1/17: CLOSED CLOSED 9am to 5pm CLOSEDMon 2/1/17: CLOSED CLOSED 9am to 5pm CLOSEDTues 3/1/17: 8am to

5pm9am to 7pm 9am to 5pm 10am to 5pm

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Beach Wheelchair Available For Hire

The City of Kwinana’s beach wheelchair is an amphibious rolling beach chair that provides a seamless transition from boardwalk to beach to water.

The chair’s rubber tyres ensure a comfortable ride as they absorb the shock transition with rugged terrain. The armrests and wheels are made of floatation materials that assist with balance in the water.

Together with mobi-matting laid along Kwinana Beach in the months of November through to the end of March, residents can benefit from the chairs portability and comfort.

Interested in hiring?

The beach wheelchair is located at Wells Park, Kwinana Beach. To access the chair, a booking is required and keys need to be collected from the Kwinana Recquatic Centre. The beach wheelchair is free to hire, but a $50 bond is required at the time of key collection. Only bookings on the day will be taken.

For further information regarding the chair, contact our Bookings Officer on 9439 0407 (Monday to Friday) or 9236 4700 (Saturday and Sunday).

Is Your Pet Microchipped and Registered

If you’re a cat or dog owner, it’s a requirement they are registered with your local council and in order to be registered, they must be microchipped.

Owners who currently have pets that aren’t microchipped will be required to rectify this.

The City of Kwinana will be sending out reminders to owners in the coming months. Remember, you can now renew your pet registration online at www.kwinana.wa.gov.au.

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AdministrationTelephone 08 9439 0200admin@kwinana.wa.gov.auwww.kwinana.wa.gov.auCnr Gilmore Ave & Sulphur Rd Kwinana WA 6167PO Box 21, Kwinana WA 6966Hours Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm(Cashier hours 8am to 4pm)

Waste collectionsWaste collection days remain the same over Christmas.

On behalf of the Mayor, councillors, and staff at the City of Kwinana, may we wish you a Merry Christmas!