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The Creative CommunityIncorporating the Prospect Review Number 12 • Winter 2005

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EDITORIAL PANELAnn Short, Anne Gowin,

Cheryle Hocking, Gai Dudley, Irene Zagar,Kevin Sharp and Brian Disher

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SPRING ISSUE DEADLINE: Friday 5 August 2005

The Creative CommunityNumber 12, June 2005

Incorporating the Prospect Review

i n s i d e

4 here is the news

Have your say about rates • 2005/06 DraftBudget outline • Prospect’s Master Plan

6 councillors’ views

Councillors Harris, Amamoo and Blaikie

8 environmental issues

Native plants in Prospect

10 local government

Financial sustainability review for Prospect

11 around the community

New era at Blackfriars Priory School• Solar House Day

12 the thomas street centre

14 more community news

Neighbourhood Programs • Volunteersneeded! • Winter warmers • Playgroupat Broadview baptist • Churches jointogether • North Adelaide Croquet Club• Prospect personalitlies – Megan Flaherty• Natinal Youth Week • Prospect andEnfield Kindergym • Harmony Day• Victim Support Service • At the Fair

20 more news

Prospect Library • Prospect Gallery

FROM THE MAYOR

ONGRATULATIONS to the following ProspectC Council Members in the annual

appointments of Council’s presiding members of

Standing Committees: Cr Tim Newall (Environment

and Planning), Cr Kate Byford (Finance and

Administration), Cr Cynthia Betterman

(Community Development) and Cr Allen Harris

(Deputy Mayor and Infrastructure). Thank you to

outgoing presiding members Crs Wellby and

Amamoo. As Mayor, I continue as Presiding

Member of Council and General Purposes

Committee.

Prospect Council Elected Members and staff

have been busy with submissions on the

Sustainable Development Bill 2005; the Local

Government Association (LGA) Independent

Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of Local

Government; the Review into Council Members’

Allowances, Prospect Council’s Economic

Development strategy and Council’s eastern

Prospect traffic management consultation.

The CEO Ray Pincombe and I, as your Mayor,

serve on various local government State

associations and advisory groups, such as waste

management, metropolitan Mayors and CEOs and

east regional group of councils and meet with

politicians. This is valuable networking to position

Prospect competitively in the ‘marketplace’ and

work on shared projects. The ultimate aim is to get

the best value (or added value) for Prospect’s

ratepayers and to benefit the Prospect community.

Much of this takes some time, like good coffee, to

percolate.

A recent good outcome of ‘brewing’ an idea

through networking happened when the CEO and

I were chatting with Adelaide Council CEO Mal

Hemmerling and Lord Mayor Michael Harbison. I

mentioned collaborating on some projects as

adjoining councils. One project I had in mind was

to upgrade the path along the parklands between

Fitzroy Terrace and O’Connell Street, North

Adelaide; from the Prospect side part of the length

was bituminised, the Adelaide side was dirt. Some

interested councillors from both Councils and

myself met informally one Sunday. Recently

Adelaide Council have upgraded that section and

now people will be able to walk more safely along

that bit of the parklands between Prospect and

Adelaide.

We need lateral thinkers who are creative more

than ‘visionary’. (A dictionary definition of

‘visionary’ is “given to or characterised by radical,

often impractical ideas, view, or schemes”).

Let’s have some ideas that add value to Prospect

and can be implemented without big cost and a

long wait.

I understand that some simplistic ideas may

sound great, such as turning roads from bitumen

to brick paving, but the reality is that changing

infrastructure is costly for ratepayers and takes us

a long time. Transport SA and other utilities also

have laws and standards that prevent us doing lots

of things we would like to do. Council did some

innovative brick paving in a small street in

Nailsworth with one footpath when it had to be

rebuilt completely. We are not rebuilding so many

roads now due to a fantastic idea from David

Zilm, a Prospect Council employee, who came up

with a respray mixture binding the road surface

together, keeping it going longer.

We have been able to be innovative with some

streets such as Cochrane Terrace, which seemed

destined to have no trees planted along it despite

pleas from residents. Various plans concentrated

on putting some trees in the footpath (too narrow)

or in some residents’ front gardens (now that was

creative for our engineers!). The residents

involved rejected that so I looked at the plans

again and thought why can’t the trees be zig-

zagged in the road section? They could; so some

trees now grow in Cochrane Terrace. The Vine

Street plaza is great added value. As is converting

an under-used tennis court into a skate park and

basketball court.

My challenge to you, if you wish to accept it, is

to have a fresh look around Prospect and see how

we can improve and add value to what we do! And

remember ‘Big idea – Little cost’.Kristina Barnett

MAYOR

The Creative Community, Winter 2005 3

Ray Pincombe

FROM THE CEO

Your Council –working for you

Y THE TIME you read this article ourB community consultation on the 2005/06

Budget, Rates and Business Plan will have

commenced. We are fully committed to getting

your input into what we do for you and what you

pay for the delivery of these services. Many people

are surprised at the extent of Council’s service to

the community. A comprehensive list of Council

services is provided in this edition of Creative

Community to outline what Council provides.

Our consultation will include two public

meetings, articles in the Standard Messenger and

Creative Community and online provision of budget

documentation via Council’s website. This will

provide the opportunity for public comment and

submission prior to Council finalising the budget

at the end of June.

There are many pressures facing councils

across Adelaide and South Australia and in

Prospect, this includes growing community

expectations on the number and standard of

services as well as improvements to community

amenities. This is in addition to the need to

maintain and improve Council’s infrastructure

over the coming years. We are developing long

term financial plans and infrastructure plans to

understand the full extent of our needs and how

we will finance them.

The issue of financial sustainability of councils

is important for both local government and the

communities who support and fund their

councils. With so many financial pressures on

individuals, families and organisations it is critical

that local councils also assess their capacity to

meet the challenges they are facing and will face

well into the future.

An independent review into the sustainability

and financial viability of councils is being

undertaken presently and is due for completion

later this year. The review is being governed by a

board of three people who are not involved in

local government to provide a view on the ability

of councils to meet their communities’ needs.

The makeup of the board is:

• Bill Cossey (Chair), Former State Public Servant;

• Wayne Jackson, Former CEO Australian Football

League and well respected businessman; and

• Juliet Brown, Former CEO Thomson Playford

and present Director for many companies

includingthe RAA.

This review will play an important role in

providing a view on the current state of play for

councils and setting the agenda for the future of

local government in South Australia. We have

included details of their process in this magazine

and they would welcome any submissions from

interested individuals or groups to help them in

the deliberations.

This review has the potential to highlight the

difficulties faced by local councils in maintaining

services to the community considering our narrow

revenue base. We have less capacity to grow our

revenue than State and Federal Governments, yet

we are facing pressures to take on more services

from both levels. The City of Prospect along with

others in Local Government will be making it clear

that we will not be able to sustain or increase our

level of service to our respective communities

unless there is a much more equitable distribution

of funds across the three spheres of government.

Failure to achieve this will mean that councils will

have to look at reducing the levels and extent of

service provided. This is not an outcome which is

in the best interests of the community.

What is clear is that local government needs to

keep the community informed on what is

happening at a local, state and national level to

help you to get a better understanding of what we

do and in many cases, why we do it.

Local councils must be open and accountable

and to do so we must be more in touch with our

community.Ray Pincombe

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Have your sayabout rates

ROSPECT COUNCIL has commencedPdeliberations regarding its 2005/06 DraftBudget and Rating Policy and seeks yourviews on how your rates are spent in the City.

A summary of Council’s Draft Budget andRating Policy is available at the Civic Centre,Thomas Street Centre and on Council’swebsite www.prospect.sa.gov.au .

The draft budget and rating policy issubject to change following feedback from thecommunity and Council’s final deliberations.The following provides a summary of someof the key facts and highlights of the DraftBudget (figures subject to change):• Council will continue to deliver a wide range of

services at a standard the Community expects and atthe same time keep its rate rise at a modest level. Thisdemonstrates an ongoing commitment to providingvalue for money services.

• At the same time, Council will continue to maintainand upgrade the City’s assets, particularly roads,footpaths, parks and gardens.

• Recurrent Spending up by $217,000 or 2.4%, –despite a number of cost pressures.

• Project Spending up by $49,000 or 11%, and

ITEM 2005/06 DRAFT BUDGET

Traffic Calming Project $25,000

Footpath construction – 7.6 km of footpathsare to be upgraded to brick pavers $700,000

Road resurfacing – various (includes$440,000 Kintore Avenue upgrade) $477,000

Gateway Project (from North Adelaide) $50,000

First stage of undergrounding power linesalong a portion of Prospect Road $450,000

Driveway upgrades $100,000

Stormwater drainage projects $62,700

Prospect Oval $25,000

Grants to sporting clubs $15,000

Fleet Management (cost net of trade-in) $115,000

Town Hall and Thomas Street Centremaintenance $40,000

250 Churchill Road redevelopment $30,000

Economic Development Fund $40,000

Electricity and water saving initiatives $50,500

Places for People Urban Design(grant funded) $75,000

Road condition assessment $40,000

TravelSmart (grant funded) $60,000

Information technology projects $80,250

• Capital Spending up by $427,000 or 21% – $450,000of this increase attributed to Undergrounding ofPower Lines Project (see table).

• The index used to adjust for inflationary effects on anumber of items is the Adelaide March 2005 quarterCPI, being 2.2%.

• The 2005/06 budget has been developed in thecontext of Councils Strategic Directions and withregard to its longer term financial sustainability.

Some of the main projects are outlined inthe table on this page. Note: these projects aresubject to Council discussion and approval priorto finalisation of the budget.

Broad features of Councils Draft RatingPolicy include (figures subject to change):• Average Residential Rate Bill to increase in order of

3-4% or $40 (or less than $1 per week).• Approx. 1 in 5 ratepayers are on Minimum Rate,

being approx. $600 (i.e. $11.50 per week).• Total Rate Revenue to increase in order of 4% – being

2.2% (CPI) plus 1.0%, plus 0.5% “growth” (being newland divisions and capital improvement).

• Policy to retain use of Capital Valuations, Differentialrating by land use and Minimum Rate.

• Rate Relief Options including Concessions, Postpone-ment of Rates, Informal Arrangements, Remissionsand Rebates (Mandatory and Discretionary).

• No allowance has been made in Draft Budget tointroduce Maximum Rate or Rate Capping

• City of Prospect still being more reliant on raterevenue (particularly residential rate revenue) thanmost other councils given its size, location andnature. 85% of Prospect’s Operating Revenue is fromrate revenue compared to metropolitan average of65% and state-wide average on 59%.

Sport,recreationand playgrounds$3.00

Street lighting $1.74

Stormwaterdrainage$2.96

Parks andlandscapes$6.26

Waste management$9.68

Sanitation $2.13

Streets and footpaths $18.29Traffic management $2.90

City Planning andDevelopment $5.50

Admin $6.11Public health and safety $5.95Rates administration $1.71Reserves, loans and misc. $9.31

Arts and Gallery $2.48Library $7.63

Community Development$8.14

Every $100 in rates is spent on:

Street trees andnature strips $6.23

How can you have your say?There are four ways you can ‘have your say’.1. Community Forums

We will be holding two communityinformation forums. The forums willbe held on Wednesday 1 June 2005 from7pm to 9pm and Monday 6 June 2005from 3pm to 5pm in the Community Hall,128 Prosopect Road.

2. Online feedback

Council’s webpage has a webpage surveywhich seeks your views on a numberof key questions.

3. Written submissions

You can write to council with your views.Please send your submission by Friday17 June, 2005 to Prospect Council, 128Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5038 oremail [email protected] .

4. Talk to us

Elected Members and Council Staff arehappy to hear your views. Please call us on8269 5355.

Council will meet on Tuesday 7 Juneto discuss the draft budget and rates, andwill formally consider all communityfeedback received on Tuesday 21 June, 2005.Council will formally adopt the 2005/06budget and rates on Tuesday 5 July 2005 from7.30 pm.


HE CITY OF PROSPECT is being subjectedTto significant development pressures.Recognizing this, it is important that weseek to protect our assets, our heritageand our character, and create a futurethat we are proud of.

As such, Council has embarked on aMaster Planning project to guide thefuture development of the City which hasculminated in changes to our planningpolicies, as contained in the City ofProspect Development Plan.

The Master Plan seeks to ensure thefollowing:• protection of the character of the City;• allowance for infill development where

it complements the existing streetscapeand character; and

• reinvigorated commercial areas.

The Master Plan, although not havingany legal status, is implemented throughpolicies contained in the DevelopmentPlan, which is a legal document thatestablishes a framework to guide futuredevelopment within the City. It isimportant that the Development Plan isregularly updated to ensure that it keepsup with the pressures and issues facingthe City.

To ensure that the vision of Prospectestablished in the Master Plan is reflectedin the Development Plan, Council hasembarked on two amendments to theDevelopment Plan, being the ResidentialPolicy and Commercial Uses PlanAmendments.

The Residential Policy PlanAmendment will assess the character,density and spatial elements of the existingresidential zones. The Commercial UsesPlan Amendment will review the existingcommercial areas in the City and willidentify desired land uses, such as largeroffice buildings and showrooms, whilereinforcing the neighbourhood character.

Your input into the Master Plan processis welcomed. There will be displays inboth the Civic Centre and the ThomasStreet Centre. Further information onthe Master Plan process and the twoPlan Amendments can be obtained bycontacting Mario Russo, Director ofEnvironmental and Planning Serviceson 8269 5355.

Prospect Master Plan

COMMERCIAL USES PAR

District Centre Zone

Neighbourhood Centre Zone

Specialty Goods Centre Zone

Commercial Zone

RESIDENTIAL POLICY PAR

Residential Policy Area A560



Residential Policy Area B250

Residential Policy Area B200


NAILSWORTH WARD

CouncillorAllenHarris

PEED HUMPS,S speed cushionsand 40 kilometres…what a problem itcan cause! Although the council conductssurveys, holds public meetings, talks toresidents and presents information on itswebsites, some residents remaindissatisfied. A small group of peoplecontinue to distribute unsigneddocuments, containing straight out liesabout the council and its management ofthe traffic issue (no wonder they omittheir names from the documents!).

The council is taking this trafficproblem very seriously. The solutions arenot simple. Moreover it makes itincreasingly harder for the council whencertain people go out of their way toconfuse and mislead.

Budget time is here again. Your elevenelected members must work hard togive your city the best results withmaintainable improvements and theservicing of the residents. The councilmust do all this and, at the same time,try to keep your rates at a reasonableamount!

I am positive that all elected membersand staff will be trying their best toprovide a safe and friendly environmentfor all residents.

Don’t forget if you have any councilproblems that I can assist you with,please do not hesitate to give me a call on0413 705 104.

Until next time.

HIGHBURY WARD

CouncillorDamianAmamoo

OPENED theI Thomas Streetlibrary courtyarddoor. The white-hot glare burnedmy eyes and I immediately regrettedleaving my sunglasses at home. It was 36degrees and one of the hottest Saturdaysof our almost nonexistent 2005 summer.I can’t remember whether it was thesmell of paint or the metallic hiss fromthe cans that hit me next, stealingprecious seconds of awareness that hadonly just recovered from the “white out”in my eyes. But the smiles and relaxedchatter about me soon dissipated myconfusion like sunbeams througha morning mist.

“Help yourself to a can of soft drink!”boomed a friendly voice.

Prospect’s community developmentmanager Kevin Sharp was flipping meatpatties on the BBQ over to the right handside of the square shaped enclosure. Tohis right, young people mainly in pairscrouched, leaned and kneeled over bigwhite boards that were fixed to the wallon a background of old newspapers. Theylooked like they were having a lot of funand my six year old son was disappointedthat this was going to be another one justfor “the big kids.”

Prospect’s first community fundedspray-can art workshops for young peoplepassed through council with plenty ofdebate. Some councillors felt that youngpeople should not be taught about spray-can art and that “graffiti is just graffiti”,illegal and distasteful.

So I was out for the afternoon to getan education.

Rob, one of the young participantswas working on his own and a logical first

choice. “Rob do you think theseworkshops are a good idea!” I asked.“Yeah, I’ve been painting all my life. It’sa good opportunity to come down andhave a paint for free,” he said.

Next were Cath and Brooke whowere putting the finishing touches ontheir dark painted board. Effervescentwith enthusiasm they told me abouttheir picture. “Ours is a circle moon inthe night sky with the reflection beamingalong the water”.

Amy and Sam a brother and sisterteam had drawn a bright colored sunseton a beach. “Yeah we’d definitely comeagain if there was another one” theysquealed with delight.

What about this man, James Cochrane,who is teaching them I wondered, whatdoes he have to say about all this?

“The workshops give young peoplea chance to experience this moderncontemporary art medium that isout in their streets,’’ James answered.

“What about concerns that whatyou are teaching young people mightlead to more graffiti?” I probedcautiously.

James was quick on the reflex andI guessed that this was something thathe had been asked about before.

“We teach about responsibilityand process. Have a look around, thereare no ‘tags’ on any of these boards theyare all scenes. We talk to the youngpeople about this medium’s potentialfor legal paid public commissionsinstead of remaining on the outer.”James explained in comfortable measuredtones.

It was time for me to move on for theafternoon but it was the words of youngparticipant Rob that stayed on my mindwhen I had asked him about the title ofhis creation earlier.

“There’s no title, it’s just something offthe top of my head,” he’d said.

Councillors’ Views


KINGSTON WARD

CouncillorDavidBlaikieHouse to houseresuscitation

For a man’s house is

his castle.

Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634)

ROSPECT IS PREDOMINANTLY a residentialPsuburb renowned for its diverserange of large and small 19th and 20thcentury dwellings. Common housing stylesinclude single fronted cottages,symmetrical cottages, return verandahvillas, late Victorian villas, bungalows andTudors built between the 1870s and the1930s. There are also a few post-war‘austerity’ houses scattered around theCity.

I am very concerned, however, that wedo not have the necessary power topreserve the unique character of our City.We are all aware of the large, often twostorey, cream brick blocks of flats whichwere built in the 1960s and 1970s whenplanning regulations were virtuallynonexistent. Most of these structures areeyesores and I can only hope that risingresidential property values will lead to agradual redevelopment of these sites.

Existing planning laws are more orderlyand prescriptive and give Council greaterpowers to influence development in theCity. Many of the dwelling additions whichhave been undertaken in recent years, forinstance, have been of a high standard.

But we do not have demolition controlover other than heritage listed properties.As a result, many old houses in Prospectare being bulldozed and replaced witharchitectural styles that are not in keepingwith the predominant streetscapecharacter. Furthermore, many newdwellings are not environmentallyfriendly, lacking such features as

Postponementof rates

Are you having trouble making ends meet?Do you find it difficult to provide food,

accommodation, clothing, healthand/or education for yourself oryour family on an ongoing basis ?

If you answered ‘yes’ to one of thesequestions, please consider

a postponement of rates.

A postponement enables ratepayersto defer payment of part of their rates bill

until their property is sold or theircircumstances change. Monthly interest

(currently 6.25% per annum) is charged onthe postponed council rates.

Postponed rates can be paid (in full or inpart) at any time as the ratepayer wishes.

All enquiries relating to financial hardshipare treated confidentially

by the council and conditions do apply.Please call our Rates and CustomerServices Manager on 8269 5355.

overhanging eaves, verandahs and theshading of western facing windows. The airconditioner rules!

Council is in the process of updating itsResidential Plan Amendment Reportwhich, if approved by the Minister, willincorporate ‘Desired Future CharacterStatements’. Even then, it will still bedifficult for Council to prevent‘inappropriate’ buildings.

Clearly, there must be a balancebetween Council’s powers and the rights ofpeople to live in houses of their choice. In ademocratic society, individual freedomsare paramount as long as they do notimpinge on the well being of others.

Be that as it may, I am strongly of theopinion that the intrusion of mock Tuscanvillas and neo-classical and post modernhousing styles is detracting from thecharacter of our City. I am not necessarilyadvocating the building of replica villas orbungalows, although there are manyexcellent examples in Prospect.

Rather, we must have the ability toensure that new developments incorporate‘design elements’ which are compatiblewith existing architectural styles. Ourredeveloped Civic Centre is a goodexample of a modern building which issympathetic to its surroundings.

What is OK in some outer metropolitansuburbs is not OK in Prospect.

Tell our State politicians that we wantthe current practices stopped.

When need arises…

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Justices of the Peacein Prospect

Justices of the Peace volunteertheir services to assist the community

with witnessing of a variety ofdocuments. They are available, at theconvenient location of the City of

Prospect Civic Centre, 128Prospect Road, Prospect, at the

following times:

Monday 9-11amTuesday 9am-1pm, 3-5pm

Wednesday 9-11amThursday 11am-3pm

Friday 11am-1pm

Note: all times are subject to changeat short notice.

Please call the City of Prospecton 8269 5355 to confirm that

a Justice of the Peace is availableor to make an appointment.


Native plants in ProspectUR URBAN ENVIRONMENT is veryOdifferent from how the first

European settlers saw it in the 1830s.Prior to settlement, the Adelaide Plainswas probably the most biologicallydiverse region in SA.

Grazing, agriculture, horticulture,residential development and industryhave progressively all but replaced theunique flora and fauna of the AdelaidePlains to the point where we now haveless than 2% of the original habitat leftintact. In the Adelaide MetropolitanPlanning Region, an area that includesthe Hills Face Zone, just 14% of theoriginal (remnant) native vegetationremains.

Why plant natives?HAVE YOU CONSIDERED planting indigenous(local) natives in your garden in Prospect?

There are many benefits to growingnative plants that were originally in yourarea, such as them requiring less waterthan many exotic plants, being well suitedto Adelaide’s temperate climate andencouraging native birds and butterfliesto your street.

By growing plants that were originallyin your area, you can help to preservenative wildlife and rebuild some of theimportant relationships that existed inthe original bushland.

What should I plant?HAVE YOU WALKED through the Ern SconceRotary Park in Alexandra Street? A visitto this park is a great start for a beautifulnative garden in Prospect.

Native species have been plantedin Ern Sconce Rotary Park and thereis a small plaque with the name ofeach plant. Council has also produceda small brochure that provides moredetail on the plants in this park andsome excellent references to otherbooks about native plants suitable forProspect conditions.

Vegetation maps of the AdelaidePlains area as it was in 1836 arecontained in the book Pre EuropeanVegetation of Adelaide by Darrell N.Kraehenbuehl.

A sample of the indigenous plants forthe upper, middle and lower layer of theProspect area are listed below. In the

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BOTANICAL COMMON HEIGHT (M) FLOWER FLOWERING COMMERCIALLYNAME NAME COLOUR TIME AVAILABLE

UPPER LAYER

Acacia pycnantha Golden wattle 4-6 yellow Winter, Spring yes

Allocasuarina verticilata Drooping sheoak 5-8 red, brown Autumn, Winter Yes

Callitris gracillis Southern cypress pine 7-10 insignificant Yes

Eucalyptus porosa Mallee box 5-10 cream Winter-Summer Yes

Eucalyptus socialis Beaked red mallee 4-8 cream, yellow Spring, Summer Yes

Eucalyptus odorata Peppermint box 7-12 cream Spring Yes

MIDDLE LAYERAcacia acinacea Wreath wattle 1-2 yellow Spring Yes

Maireana brevifolia Short leaf salt bush 1 red, pink,

green, brown Summer Yes

Myoporum viscosum Sticky boobialla 2 white, cream Winter, Spring

Olearia ramulose Twiggy daisy bush 1-1.5 white, cream frequent Yes

Pimelea glauca Smooth riceflower 1 white, cream Spring

LOWER LAYERArthropodium strictum Chocolate/vanilla lily 0.3 blue, purple Spring, Summer Yes

Calostemma purpureum Pink garland lily 0.3 red, pink Summer, Autumn Yes

Dianella revoluta Black anther lily 0.3 blue, purple Spring, Summer Yes

Ruby saltbush 0.3 red, green Frequent Yes

Kennedia prostrata Scarlet runner/running postman 0.1 red Spring Yes

Lobelia alata Angled lobelia 0.3 blue, purple Summer Yes

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book, it states that the vegetationof the Prospect Council area wasMallee Scrub communities of theAdelaide Plains.

Grasses, sedges and rushes, e.g.kangaroo grass, swamp twig-rush andfeather spear-grass also occurred in theProspect area, and many of these areincreasingly becoming commerciallyavailable.

Planting a native plant is simplynot digging a hole. Take some time,read the label, seek some advice andyour garden and our City will be so muchmore attractive.

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Where can I buy natives?Trees for Life 8372 0150

State Flora Nursery (Belair National Park)8278 7777 or www.stateflora.com.au

SA Indigenous Flora (Athelstone)Kieran Brewer 8336 1235

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Themeda Indigenous Plant Growers(Parkside and Torrensville)

Phil Bagust and Lynda Tout Smith8271 1813 or 8352 6778


Prevenance Indigenous Plants (Hendon)Peter Hemmings 8345 0311


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Data for this article was sourced from the Urban Forest Biodiversity websitewww.urbanforest.on.net

List of species (selection only)


Review of localgovernment

N INDEPENDENT Financial SustainabilityA Review has been established to examinethe future sustainability of councils in SouthAustralia. As it has an independent focus, ithas the potential to identify far reachingconclusions for local government.

The Review Board has released aDiscussion Paper outlining its view offinancial sustainability and the process it willundertake to form a position on the future oflocal government in SA. This will include themaking of recommendations.

A copy of the Discussion Paper isavailable on the Board’s websitewww.localgovinquiry.net.au .

The process and timelines for the Board’soperation are as follows.

The Review Board is required to report itsfindings by no later than six months from theInquiry’s commencement date (14 February2005). This report will be a public document.

In addition to seeking responses to thisDiscussion Paper, the Review Board expectsto conduct the Inquiry by:

• gathering information on developments and policiesimpacting on councils’ financial sustainability from arange of sources, including directly from councils;

• publishing an Interim Report as a basis for furtherpublic comment and submissions;

• conducting a series of public hearings orconsultations, both in Adelaide and at regionallocations; and

• preparing and publishing its Final Report.

At this stage, following publication of thisDiscussion Paper, the Inquiry timetable is asfollows:• comments and submissions on the Discussion Paper

due by Friday, 15 April 2005;• publication of an Interim Report, targeted for

Monday, 30 May 2005;• public hearings to be conducted during the weeks

beginning Monday, 6, 13 and 20 June 2005;• comments and submissions on the Interim Report

due by Friday, 1 July 2005; and• publication of the Final Report, targeted for Friday,

12 August 2005.

As you can see the whole operation is to becompleted in six months. The people makingup the Board are independent of localgovernment with a differing range ofexperiences. They are:• Bill Cossey (Chairperson) – former state

public servant;• Wayne Jackson – former CEO of Australian

Football League; and• Juliet Brown – former CEO of Thomson

Playford and current board member ofRAA.The Board is supported by Access

Economics and will depend heavily onThe HomeAssist Program offers a range

of support services for the frail aged,younger people with disabilities,

financially disadvantaged people and carers.• General assessments• Home security assessments including

information, advice and practical assistanceon security issues

• Short term domestic help (following illnessor hospital discharge)

• Transport• Bill paying/banking• Shopping• Minor home and garden maintenance• Information and referrals to agencies• Trades and Services Register of reputable people

for a wide range of home maintenance, domesticand gardening jobs

For caring and confidential assistancecontact Jean King, HomeAssist Co-ordinator.

Thomas Street Centre1 Thomas Street, Nailsworth SA 5083

Telephone 8342 8180This program is funded by Home and Community Care

and participating councils.

Prospect CouncilHome Assist Program

published information on councils, e.g.Audited Financial Statements which areavailable for a range of sources including SALocal Government Grants Commission. Theywill also gather information at differentstages during the six months before finalisingtheir recommendations to the LGA and forpublic debate.

When recommending possible solutionsthere will be many aimed at the overall sectorwhile others will be focused at the individualcouncil level.

The discussion paper has covered thefollowing key areas:• Councils’ recent financial performance and position;• and under current policy setting

– the effectiveness of financial governancearrangements;– the expected demand for council services (andgrowth relative to population and the economy);– the expected expansion and replacement ofinfrastructure (and growth relative to population andthe economy);– the efficiency of service/infrastructure provision(and the growth in overheads and otheradministrative costs relative to general inflation);– the expected growth in income from propertyrates relative to population and the economy;– the expected growth in other own-source revenues;and– the expected growth in grants received from otherlevels of government relative to population and theeconomy.

Throughout the paper and especiallyin the areas outlined above there arequestions raised for discussion and alsoa statement of information required.These requests are often aimed at individualcouncils or at other groups such as LGA,Grants Commission and South AustralianLocal Government Financial ManagementGroup (SALGFMG).

There is a strong focus on financialcapacity to fund current and futureoperations and services. In addition there isan emphasis on council’s capacity to initiateand fund any policy change. There is alsodiscussion on councils’ capacity to withdrawfrom, or reduce, service delivery.

The City of Prospect has made an initialsubmission and will be appearing before theBoard on 20 June 2005.

The public is also able to makesubmissions to the Board. Furtherinformation is available on the Board’swebsite at www.localgovinquiry.net.au .

POLICESERVICES

For any matters requiring Police

assistance, please note that officers

from SA Police are available and

in attendance at the Civic Centre

on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

from 10am-12 noon.

As there is no Police Station in

the Prospect area, this initiative

between the City of Prospect and

SA Police aims to provide a better

service to residents.


EDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY marked theWdawning of an exciting new erafor Blackfriars Priory School.

On that day, the smallest boys in theschool went where no student had gonebefore them – into a Reception classroomat Blackfriars – and not just anyclassroom.

Eleven Reception students (and afurther seven arriving later in the year)are being spoiled with brand newpurpose-built state of the art facilities.New books, furniture, play equipmentand an overall learning environmentreflective of the ever changingeducational needs that even five-year-olds have in the 21st century!

The new Reception/Out of HoursSchool Care classroom is veryenvironmentally friendly, with rainwatertanks servicing washing and toiletfacilities and solar energy servicing thebuilding’s power needs.

It is truly at the forefront of modern

Blackfriars School Prior, Father Kevin Saunders, blesses the symbols of faith and learning held by Receptionstudents at the official opening of the Blackfriars Reception/Out of Hours School Care building. A book, held by

Liam Rowland; a cross, held by Martin Woja; a candle, held by Samuel Daniele; and a globe, held by Joshua Irwin.

New kids on the block receive a warm receptionat Blackfriars!

educational architectural design.Blackfriars has, for 52 years, catered

for primary and secondary students fromYears 3-12.

Wednesday 2 February marked dayone of a ‘progressive build’ in the JuniorPrimary with the reception intake of 2005‘graduating’ to Year 3 in 2008.

It was an exciting day for parents,teachers and students as the Receptionclass of 2005 took the first of many stepsin the R-12 structure that Blackfriarsnow provides.

Any Old Scholars of Blackfriars, pastparents or indeed any members of thewider Prospect community who wouldlike to view the new facilities or theprimary or secondary school, please notethat tours of the school are conducted onthe first Tuesday of the month (bookingsessential) or at other times byappointment. For any further detailsplease contact Jon Harmer, Director ofDevelopment, on 8269 6333.

Solar House DayRE YOU BUILDING or renovating? Then comeA along to Solar House Day! Be inspired by

some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s mostbeautiful homes when they open to visitors onSolar House Day. All homes feature passive solardesign and some also have active solar features.

A ticket to Solar House Day ($20 per personor $30 per couple) gives you entry to all openhomes on the weekend of 10 and 11 September2005. At each house you can take a tour andlearn about the design features used in thehome. Designers, architects and homeowners areavailable to answer your questions.

You will also receive an information kitpacked with ideas, advice and productinformation, and every Solar House Day visitorgoes into a draw to win great prizes (last year, anarchitect’s design report and a solar hot watersystem were given away).

Solar House Day is organised by theAustralia New Zealand Solar Energy Society,a non-profit organisation dedicated topromoting the environmentally sustainableuse of energy. ANSES are starting to look forinteresting houses not previously featured inSolar House Days. For further information aboutyour home in the Prospect Council area featuringas a ‘solar house’ please contact MonicaOliphant on 8277 3357, 0408 898 277 [email protected] .

You’ll find information on each openhouse on the Solar House Day websitewww.solarhouseday.com from July 2005, oryou can join a mailing list for updates closer tothe event. You can also call the Solar House Dayinformation line on 1300 302 962 or email us [email protected] .

What’s passive solar design?SITING A HOUSE to take advantage of the sun andthe breeze; choosing materials that help saveenergy; constructing a house to keep cool insummer and warm in winter – all these addup to passive solar design.

Solar homes use the natural energy ofthe sun and the wind for heating and cooling; aswell as simple solutions like insulation andshading. Because they use less energy andrespond to the natural environment, passive solarhouses are cheaper to run, more comfortable tolive in and better for the environment.

Visit www.solarhouseday.com


Entertainment atProspect Fair

Jane Cowie’s exhibitionat Prospect Gallery

Library school holiday program The Prospect Community Bus

Relax at the Twilight Concerts

Community eventsBook Week storytelling in pyjamas

Come to the Thomand find out more


1 Thomas Street, (cnr Main North Road) Nailsworth • PO Box 171, Prospect SA 5082PH. 8344 5454 • FAX 8342 2171 • WEBSITE www.prospect.sa.gov.au • EMAIL [email protected] Tuesday 10.15am-8.30pm • Wed.-Fri.10.15am-6pm • Saturday 9am-4pm • Sunday 2-5pm

Aged Care and Young Disabled

Home Help Services

Jean King 8342 8111

Aged Care and Young Disabled

Social Programs

Anne Harrington 8342 8110

Community Arts

Gai Dudley 8342 8175

Community Bus

Roger Palmer 8342 8112

Community Events

Veronica Mathews 8342 8113

Community Halls

Kevin Sharp 8342 8109

Community Information

Cheryle Hocking 8342 8104

Crime Prevention


Home Library Service

Joann Rose 8342 8170

Library Holiday Program

Prospect Library 8342 8170

Reading Room at theLibrary

Author Margie Hann Symevisits the Library.

Local History

Prospect Library 8342 8170

Neighbourhood Programs

Rebecca Jenkinson 8342 8195

Prospect Gallery and StudioGai Dudley 8342 8175

Prospect Library

Anne Gowin 8342 8170

Youth Programs


Volunteer ProgramAnne Harrington 8342 8110

ContactsCut this out and put it on your fridge

Social activities Men’s Shed

mmas Street Centre


Around the Community

ProspectNeighbourhoodPrograms… what’s on

ANY PEOPLE may not know, butM Prospect Council supports a rangeof community programs, activities, andcommunity groups. These are many andvaried and provide a great way of gettinginvolved in your community, meetingnew people, and gaining new skills.

Many of these are run through theNeighbourhood Programs, are free or atlow cost, and are open to anyone. TheNeighbourhood Programs supportactivities such as• Free personal development workshops• Exercise and walking groups• Yoga and meditation classes• Craft group• Book discussion Group• North Wind Mah Jong Group• Prospect Linedancing Group

• Over 50s Art Group• Prospect Toy Library• Prospect Playgroup• Computer Drop In Morning• Conversational English Group• Winter Warmers – Friday lunches in the

Cottage• New Arrivals Homework Tutoring group

and a number of other activities.There is a regular program of activities

published and this is available fromCouncil, Prospect Library, on theProspect Council website, and through amailing list. Anyone is welcome to puttheir name on our NeighbourhoodPrograms mailing list to automaticallyreceive information as it is published.

If you would like further detailsabout any of the Programs, pleasecontact Rebecca on 8342 8195 or [email protected] .

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Volunteers – wewant you!

OLUNTEERING is a great way ofVsharing your skills, getting involvedin your community, assisting others, andmeeting new people. Volunteers do somefantastic work in our community and

make a real difference to the lives ofothers. Everyone has some kind of skillor personal quality which can be sharedand appreciated by others throughvolunteering.

The City of Prospect has a numberof extremely dedicated volunteers. Wealso often have new opportunities arisingfor volunteers, across a number of areasof Council.

Currently there are a number ofactivities and programs running throughCouncil’s Neighbourhood Programs,and more in the planning stage. As such,we are interested in hearing from anyonewho would like to volunteer some oftheir time in a couple of different areas.In particular we are looking for volunteercomputer tutors, a walking group leader,Toy Library assistant, and a numberof other potential roles including workingwith new arrivals/refugees.

If you think you might be interestedand would like any further details, pleasecontact Rebecca on 8342 8195 or [email protected] .

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Winter warmersITH THE COOLER MONTHS finallyWsetting in, it is the ideal time

to do indoor activities such as going tothe Library… and it is also the ideal timeto be eating tasty warming winter foods!Luckily you can now do both every Fridayduring the cooler months, any timebetween 1pm and 2pm in the Cottage(behind Prospect Library).

Each Friday, there will be delicioushot soup and damper or a sausagesizzle available. Come in for a chat, stopoff for a bite to eat while you are using theLibrary, or just take a break during a busyday. Anyone is welcome to join us and agold coin donation is appreciated to helpus cover costs. See you there!

Home library serviceand library bus visits

Did you know…

• that if you are unable to visit Prospect Library because you arehousebound permanently or temporarily we can bring the libraryto you?

• and also that each month the City of Prospect offers a door todoor visit to the Library on the Prospect Community Bus?

These services are free.For more informationplease telephone the Libraryon 8342 8170.


Collinswood Friendship ClubOLLINSWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB hasC vacancies for senior men and women

to join our club.The Club meets on Mondays and

Saturdays from 1-4pm at the NailsworthHall at 31 Derlanger AvenueCollinswood.

Members play indoor bowls, pool andbridge and enjoy afternoon tea and daytrips.

Transport is available only onMondays. If you have any enquiriescontact Betty on 8344 3452 or Merrill on8269 4357.

For further information please contactRebecca on 8342 8195 or [email protected] .

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Playgroup atBroadview Baptist

LAYGROUP is held every Thursday inPthe Church Hall, Collingrove Avenue,from 10am till 12 noon and will continueevery Thursday during the school terms.

All children from birth to four yearsare welcome. Come along and enjoy lotsof fun and activities.

On the third Thursday of each monthwe have a morning tea.

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A fresh startN LENT THIS YEAR parishioners fromI St Philip’sAnglican Church at

Broadview and St Clement’s AnglicanChurch at Enfield met together a numberof times and with lively discussionsstudied a little book called A Fresh Start.This was a most appropriate title for usas, about the same time, both churchescame together to start working ascooperating parishes. This means thatwe now both share the one priest andalso have a joint parish council foradministrative leadership. On 18 Marchthe Reverend Caroline Pearce, the currentrector of St Philip’s, was installed asParish Priest of St Clement’s andparishioners of both churches joinedin this service and enjoyed a supperafterward. We are all now lookingforward to moving closer and sharingtogether in our worship and the spirituallife of the church and also sharing in moresocial events. We rejoice in our comingtogether and are excited about our future.We believe that we will grow as weworship, work and socialise together.

The two parishes are sponsoring a‘Mind Fitness Seminar for Older People’

which will be run by Anglicare and held atSt Philip’s Church on Monday 20 Junefrom 2pm to 5pm Enquiries to John –phone 8344 7176.

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North AdelaideCroquet ClubBirthday special

ORTH ADELAIDE CROQUET CLUB hasN enjoyed a busy and successfulsummer. Apart from day and night gamesand competitions, activities have included

a most successful participation in theProspect Fair.

We also welcomed a group of StDominic’s students who were soonrunning hoops, hitting balls the length ofthe court and planning tactics. We lookforward to Wilderness students comingin the third term.

The big news is that the Club isoffering a Third Birthday Special – six freecroquet lessons during June and July.Come and have a go at something new!Ring Kay on 8344 6759 to make a date.

Some members of the Collinswood Friendship Club enjoy a game of bowls.


Local students knowhow to ‘travel smart’

EAR FOUR AND FIVE STUDENTS fromYNailsworth Primary School, BlackfriarsPriory School and Prospect Primary Schooldid a fantastic job of decorating the ProspectFair with TravelSmart posters this year.Students were asked to illustrate as manydifferent environmentally-friendly,sustainable forms of transport as they couldthink of.

Some of their ideas included: a scooter,pogo-stick, walking, cycling, roller skates,skateboards, solar-powered boats, horses,ice skates and all forms of passengertransport. Whilst not all of these might bepractical to use around Prospect Council,we can still manage to use many forms ofsustainable transport that will not only resultin cleaner air and less traffic congestion,but also enable us to improve our ownpersonal fitness.

Council would like to thank all studentswho were involved with the drawings.

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Don’t have time for exercise?F YOU THINK that the only way to keep fit isI to pump iron at the gym or swim laps at

the local swimming pool, then think again.The National Physical Activity Guidelines forAustralians recommend that adults:

… put together at least 30 minutes of moderate

intensity physical activity on most, preferably

all, days.

The thirty minutes of moderate intensity

activity doesn’t have to be continuous, either.Improvements in blood pressure, bloodcholesterol and body weight can be achievedthrough combining a few shorter sessions of

activity of ten to fifteen minutes durationeach day. Such activities might includeparking the car further away from the finaldestination and walking briskly, active playwith children, getting off a bus before thefinal stop, working in the garden or walkingand playing with pets.

The Guidelines also encourage people toremember that any form of movement of thebody is an opportunity for improving health,not a time-wasting inconvenience. Forexample, if you can’t get a car park close tothe shop, view the extra walk as being goodfor your waistline. Making a habit of walkingor cycling instead of using a car, or doingthings yourself instead of using labour-savingmachines can greatly benefit your health,especially if you have a sedentary office job.

Copies of the guidelines are available byringing Council’s TravelSmart ProjectOfficer, Penelope Morrison, on 8342 8025.

One of the TravelSmart posters at the Prospect Fair.

Meet Megan FlahertyMEGAN FLAHERTY has only just recently cometo live in Prospect. Megan says she likesliving here because it’s relaxed and handyto everything. She particularly enjoys beingable to walk to North Adelaide and is aregular at Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers onProspect Road.

Megan recently won the state finalsof the Air Guitar World Championships heldat the Bridgeway Hotel in March this year.Her prize was a trip to Melbourne tocompete with other state finalists for thenational title. Sadly, Megan didn’t win thenational title but had a great time inMelbourne attending a VIP night for AirGuitar competitors, meeting lots of peopleand making new friends.

PROSPECT PERSONALITIES

DUNCANELECTRICALYour local general electrical contrator

39 Manton Street, Hindmarsh

Ph. 8340 7557

B O U T I Q U E

95 Prospect RoadProspect

8344 1102


ROSPECT CELEBRATED National Youth WeekPwith an exhibition and an aerosolworkshop organised by the YAC Committee,Community Services and Prospect Gallery.

Watch This Space was a most successfulexhibition of selected works from last year’sSSABSA art students.

The opening at Prospect Gallery onSunday 10 April was a stunning event withentertainment from Nailsworth PrimarySchool students and Woodville High’s JazzBand. Local artist Malcolm Cowen organised

North AdelaideFitness Centreis your local

fitness centrewho proudly sponsors

North AdelaideFootball Club and

North Adelaide RocketsBasketball Club

North Adelaide Fitness Centre is notonly where local athletes choose totrain, it is where everyday peoplelike yourself can get great results.

Call now and book yourobligation-free tour of our

facilities, and ask about ourFREE 2 week mini-membership.

Phone 8344 7187

2a Hawker Street, Ovinghamwww.northadelaidefitness.com

Aerosol artists at work.

Nailsworth Primary School students.YAC member Daniel Fleming delivers his opening

speech at Watch This Space.

and curated this exhibition which displayedsome impressive work from these youngtalented artists.

Watch This Space will be on again at thesame time next year.

Continuing the art theme, noted artistJames Cochran ran an aerosol art workshopfor young people in the courtyard of theGallery on Saturday 9 April. James began as astreet artist, then trained at Art School andnow uses aerosols in his work. His paintingsare being sought after by serious artcollectors including our own State Gallery.This workshop was so successful we ran outof paint!

National Youth Week 9-16 April

Monthly lunch(pasta dish, BBQ chicken, cake and coffee)Every second Wednesday 12 to 4pm

Live band 60/40 • cost $10 per person

Open every Sunday night for dinner dance6-10.30pm • live band 60/40 • choice of menu

no entry fee • family atmosphere

Bookings required

Casa D’AbruzzoMolise Club

86 Churchill Road, ProspectPhone 8269 6567 • Mobile 0409 900 587Hall available for hire, capacity 100-260 people

Ask JaneIf you need assistanceplease stop by myAdelaide ElectorateOffice at 84 ProspectRoad Prospect

or telephone

8269 1838Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm

Lomax-SmithState member for Adelaide


Are you interested inthe needs of refugees?Lutheran Community Care is looking forsuitable volunteers to provide support to newarrivals as they settle into the community.

Volunteers with the New ArrivalsCommunity Linking Program receive:

• appropriate training• regular support• public liability insurance cover• financial reimbursement for travel expenses• opportunities to meet new people and

share experiences in cultural diversity

If you are interested in becoming involvedwith the program as a volunteer pleasecontact Cathy Lawson on 8269 9300 oremail [email protected]

Prospect and EnfieldKindergym

The Prospect and Enfield Kindergymis situated within the Kilburn CommunityCentre at 59 Gladstone Avenue Kilburn. Wehave maintained our program for Term 2,with our talented and experienced KindergymLeader Caroline Rudkin.

Kindergym is a fun, parent/child activitydesigned for pre-schoolers (0-5 years) andis conducted in a safe, indoor “mini gym”.Through using a wide range of equipmentincluding air gym, tunnels, climbing frames,balls, trampolines, slides and mats, childrenare stimulated to roll, climb, balance andjump.

Sessions that are available Term 2 2005:

Tuesday 9.15-10am Wombats (Under 2)

Tuesday 10-10.45am Possums (Over 2)

Tuesday 10.45-11.45am Kangaroos (3-5 yr olds)

Thursday9.15-10am Wombats (Under 2)

Thursday10-10.45am Possums (Over 2)

Thursday10.45-11.45am Kangaroos (3-5 yr olds)

Saturday 9.15-10am Wombats (Under 2)

Saturday 10-10.45am Possums (Over 2)

Saturday 10.45-11.45am Kangaroos (3-5 yr olds)

All Wombat and Possum classes are 45minutes long and the cost is $5.50 per sessionor $40 for a ten-week term. All other sessionsare 60 minutes in length and cost $7.70 persession or $60 for a ten-week term. There is a$3 insurance fee payable per child per term.

Class sizes are limited, so bookings areessential and can be made by contactingVolunteer President Kathy Matthews on8341 5821.

Visit us at our websitewww.communitywebs.org/prospectkindergym

ARMONY DAY is held every year onH 21 March. Living in Harmony is anAustralian Government initiativedesigned to promote communityharmony, build relationships betweenpeople and address racism where itoccurs in Australia.

On Saturday 19 March LutheranCommunity Care, in partnership with the

Prospect celebrates Harmony DayProspect Council and Prospect SunriseRotary Group, held a Harmony Day eventat St Helens Park. The Prospect Councilssponsorship of this event enabled us tohire the Nile band which provided all inattendance with an unforgettableafternoon of African music.

This taste of African culture, whichraised awareness of the valuable additionthe African people contribute to our localcommunity, was further enhanced with acultural performance by the Sudanese/Nuer cultural performers.

The day was a wonderful celebrationof the harmony and cultural diversitythat is very much a part of the Prospectcommunity.

A special thank you to the Sudanese/Nuer Community of South Australia,for their support of this event. Thankyou also to the Prospect Sunrise RotaryGroup for providing the food andcooking the BBQ.

Fun at the Rotunda in St Helen’s Park on Harmony Day.


Did you go tothe TwilightConcertsthis year?

VERY FRIDAY EVENING in February theE place to be is at Memorial Gardens,Prospect with your family and friendsenjoying the music, the food and thegreat community atmosphere of theTwilight Concerts.

If you missed out, never mind – but makesure it goes in your calendar for next year!

Prospect FairSt Helens Park in Prospect was

once again the perfect venue for

this popular day when our local

non-profit making groups provide

fun, food and good things to buy.

Here are some of the moments

from this year’s Fair. Nigel Dale had his head shaved for Shave for aCure, raising money for the Leukemia Foundation.

Brandon and Amelie show off their fake wounds done by St John members at the Fair.

From victimto survivor

RIME VICTIMS are oftenC the forgotten ones ofour criminal justice systemand frequently have to survive on their ownwithout hearing about the assistance they canreceive. There is help available throughoutSouth Australia to victims directly, or toother service providers on their behalf.

Services availableVICTIMS generally feel that, at Victim SupportService, we understand their shock, grief andconfusion and that our volunteers and staffcan help them become survivors of crimerather than victims. We help by providing:• counselling, practical support, information

and advocacy;• companionship for prosecution witnesses

and victims in court;• support groups;• court preparation programs;• training, information and seminars for

other service providers; and• a resource centre.

We have trained staff and volunteers andqualified counsellors who specialise inworking with victims of crime.

Typical client reactions include, “VictimSupport Service was there for me and

supported me all the way” and “Now I havethe determination, encouragement andstrength to stand up for myself”.

The organisationVICTIM SUPPORT SERVICE is a non-government,not-for-profit organisation which provides acomprehensive range of services for peoplewho have suffered after a crime – includingdirect victims, their families and the widercommunity.

Established in 1979 as a small self-helpgroup, we have grown into a veryprofessional state-wide agency, with 23 staff

and nearly 100 volunteers in eight officesproviding support and counselling to victimsof crime.

The Victim Support Service also works inthe community to advocate for victims’rights and to improve the criminal justicesystem.

Please call us at Victim Support Serviceon 8231 5626 or toll free 1800 182 368 ifyou wish to make a referral, give a donation,become a member or volunteer, arrange acommunity talk, or you are a crime victimneeding assistance.


Thomas Street CentreProspect Library, Community Information,Neighbourhood Programs, Gallery/Studio

and Community Services

1 Thomas Street(cnr Main North Rd)

NailsworthPO Box 171, Prospect SA 5082

TELEPHONE 8344 5454

FAX 8342 2171WEBSITE www.prospect.sa.gov.au

EMAIL [email protected]

OPENING HOURSTuesday 10.15am-8.30pm

Wed.-Fri. 10.15am-6pmSaturday 9am-4pm

Sunday 2-5pm

Friends of theProspect Library

BOOK SALESaturday, 10 September

9am-1pmProspect Town Hall,

128 Prospect Road, Prospect

DONATIONS WELCOME!Books can be dropped off at the

library at 1 Thomas St, Nailsworth.For assistance with collection

please ring the library on 8342 8170.

Hosted by Prospect Public Library

An evening with award winning author

Eva SallisThe Marsh Birds

“Eva Sallis has written a memorable novel, fierce in its passionsyet without an ounce of false sentiment.” – J.M. Coetzee

Thursday 30 June 2005 at 6.30pmProspect Town Hall, 128 Prospect Road

Admission free

For bookings call public libraries on 8348 2311Copies available from Dymocks, North Park

For author and event details, check outThe Big Book Club websitewww.libraries.sa.gov.au

or contact Sue Hill on 8333 4049or mobile 0402 000 472

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cakes & gateaux114B Prospect Road, Prospect8344 9977 www.muratti.com.au

A distinct blend of European style, quality and taste

You can now enjoy cake and coffeeat Muratti Cakes & Gateauxfor any occasion.

Raine & Horne – ProspectWe’ll look after you

PROSPECT

Thinking of selling your home?When honesty and reliability

matter contact

Judith McKay 99 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082

Ph. 8344 9088Mob. 0413 606 114

BlackwellFunerals

Gently guiding you through

MichaelMcInerney

71 Prospect Road,Prospect SA 5082Ph (08) 8269 2444Mob 0409 699 092


It’s all musical for the JulySchool Holiday program!

Wednesday 13 July 2.30pmMake a drum and a shaker

Come along and make a drum and a shakerout of a range of containers. Decorate them,

so that yours is the brightest and best.

Friday 15 July 2.30pmMake a tambourine

Join in with other children and make a greatmusical instrument.

Wednesday 20 July 2.30pmMusical jam session

Bring along the instruments you’ve madeand join in with the band led by our very

own drummer Anne H.

Friday 22 July 2.30pmMusic, Music, Musicby Sue Harris Puppets

A fabulous puppet show that explores andinterprets the world of music.

Bookings are required for all sessions.All sessions arefree and suitable for children of all ages.

Prospect Library1 Thomas St., Nailsworth

Ph. 8342 8170

Gardening author Helen McKerral spoke to an enthusiastic audience at Prospect Libraryon Tuesday 19 April for the Friends of Prospect Library’s Writers Speak Program.

establishing a house register which containsinformation about individual homes in theProspect Council area. Donations of photos,building plans, and real estate agents’ flyerswould be much appreciated.

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The Koori Mail arrivesHE LIBRARY now subscribes to theTKoori Mail, the voice of Indigenous

Australia. It is a fortnightly nationalindigenous newspaper that is “100%Aboriginal owned and 100% Aboriginalcontrolled”. Copies will be available in theReading Room of Prospect Library.

Sex And The City – Seasons 1-5

The Manchurian Candidate

Fahrenheit 9/11

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Before Sunset

Mean Girls

Shall We Dance

A Cinderella Story

Princess Diaries 2

After The Sunset

The Whole Ten Yards

The Incredibles

Star Wars Animated Adventures

… and many more!Check them out in the catalogue at

www.swaplib.sa.gov.au

LIBRARY NEWS

Interested in history?ROSPECT LIBRARY is planning to startPa local history group which would meet

regularly to share information about Prospectand use the resources of the Local HistoryCollection at the Library. It is also hopedthat the group will work towards increasingand improving the collection.

The first meeting is planned for July/August 2005 and expressions of interestcan be made with the staff at the ProspectLibrary, 1 Thomas Street, Nailsworth oron 8342 8170.

The library is also investigating

Latest DVDs@ Prospect Library

Goldwell ■ Colour specialist

HAIRHAIR

on

prospect

8344 181694b Prospect Rd, Prospect


PROSPECT GALLERY

Exhibitions atthe Gallery

The Mark of the Maker 6-27 MarchAn exhibition of local contemporary hand-made furniture curated by John Hayward.

Memento 1-29 MayObjects of connectivity. As part of theinternational GAS (Glass Art Society) conference,glass artist B. Jane Cowie, formerly fromAdelaide and now Singapore, brought five cratesof work for her exhibition.

Watch This Space 3-24 AprilOne of Prospect’s initiatives for National Youth Week invited 2004’s Year 12 art students to submit a major work to be selected for an exhibition inour gallery. Malcolm Cowan organised and curated this inaugural exhibition.


Helping hands wantedI FENWICK has been busy drawing inD the Studio preparing for her solo

exhibition Dare to Trust in the Galleryin August. She still requires volunteers tosit for her; this takes no more than half anhour and she just wants to draw your faceor your hands.

If anyone is interested and hasthe time to model, please give Di a callon 8344 2188, or ring Prospect Gallery on8342 8175 and let us know.

Caffe Cenaristorante • pizzeria

Fine coffee, Gelati,Pizza and Pastaserved all dayin a relaxedcosmopolitanatmosphere

Phone 8344 9099101 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082

Prospect Gallery’s Artist in Residence, Di Fenwick.

prospect

GALLERYExhibitions 2005

All exhibitions open on the

first Sunday of the month

at 3pm except October (date

and time to be decided)

5-26 JuneCast Off

Sculpture installationby Sonia Donnellan.

3-24 JulySide by Side

Prospect Art Collectionand invited artists.

Curator Barbara Millward.

31July-28 AugustDare to Trust

Drawings.Artist in Residence, Di Fenwick.

SALA Festival.

4-25 SeptemberDrawings

Group show. Curator:Joanna Majchkrowska.

2-23 OctoberArt Start

Curator Judith Carletti,teacher.

6-27 NovemberFourth Prospect

Portrait PrizeInternational art competition

1 Thomas Street, NailsworthTel. 8342 8175Fax 8342 2171

Tues. 10.15am-8.30pmWed-Fri. 10.15am-6pm

Sat. 9am-4pm Sun. 2-5pmClosed Mondays

www.prospect.sa.gov.auemail [email protected]

The recording studio experience

Be a pop star for an hour!Lay down yourown pop trackand take it homeon CD.Lots of songsto choose from.

Have a blast with a bunch of friends.A great way to celebrate a birthday!

Cost is $15 per person for a one-hour sessionwith a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 per session

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Personalised training • Pilates floor classesStudio equipment sessions

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