Residents who have had a baby between March 2008 and April 2009 can plant a special tree to mark the birth of their child. As well as a living reminder for parents, grandparents and children, the tree planting is another way of greening our Shire.
Each Winter families are invited to a short ceremony to plant a tree, marked with a plaque, to welcome their child, often the wider family joins with Mum and Dad at the ceremony and families can visit their special tree and watch it grow as their children grow.
To register contact the Shire of Kalamunda on 9257 9999, pop into your local library or speak to your health nurse ASAP. Don't miss out!
Home and Community Care Services Increase in the Shire of Kalamunda
The Shire of Kalamunda has increased the range and frequency of HACC services offered in the community. The range of services currently on offer now include,
Meals on Wheels
Personal Care
Centre Based Respite
Domestic Assistance
Gardening
Transport
Men's Groups
Young People With a Disability
Dementia Specific Services
In Home Respite and
Social Support.
The provisions for all services will take place from the state of the art facilities at the Shire of Kalamunda's Peter Anderton Centre on Anderson Road in Forrestfield.
Peter Anderton Centre operates Monday to Saturday, including a Friday evening group for the Young People with a Disability.
For more information about these services, eligibility or for a free in home assessment please contact the Centre on 9359 9797.
School Holiday Activities
Bubbles Galore at the Lesmurdie School and Community Library PH: 9257 9976 Watch an amazing bubble show where people get put inside giant bubbles! Then have a go at making your own big bubbles with Bubblemania. Date: Friday 17 April 2009 Time: 10.00am -11.00am Ages: All ages
Feathers, Fur and Fun at the Forrestfield Library PH: 9257 9975 Learn about our native animals with a talk by the Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at the Forrestfield Library. Date: Thursday 23 April 2009 Time: 10.30am-11.30am Ages: Primary school aged Kanyana at the Kalamunda Library PH: 9257 9969
See our native animals and learn how to look out for injured animals. Date: Thursday 23 April 2009 Time: 1.00pm? 2.00pm Ages: Primary school aged
Precious Pets at the Kalamunda Library Come along and learn how to choose and look after a pet at the Kalamunda Library. Date: Tuesday 21 April 2009 Time: 2.00pm? 3.30pm Ages: Primary school aged Kidz-Fiz-Biz at the High Wycombe Library PH: 9257 9974
Sing and dance with music and movement by Kidz-Fiz-Biz at the High Wycombe Library. Date: Wednesday 22 April 2009 Time: 10.00am-11.00am Ages: 2-7 years old Pre-School Story Time When: Monday 20 April 2009 Time: 11.00am?11.30am Ages: Preschoolers
Bookings Essential for All Activities
Seniors Invited to pop down for a meal at Jack Healey Centre
The Shire of Kalamunda in conjunction with the seniors and volunteers of the Jack Healey Centre are thrilled to announce the reopening of the dining room service. Initially the dining room will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 9.00am and 1.00pm. Please bring your friends or family and drop in for morning tea or a light lunch.
If you would like a meal from the Meals on Wheels menu, please book 24 hours in advance on 9293 1067. The menu is very reasonably priced and the volunteers from the kitchen are waiting to welcome you to the centre. While you are visiting, why not find out what activities are on offer at the centre or borrow a book from the library?
For more information please telephone the Shire of Kalamunda Community Development Officer (Seniors and Disabilities) on 9257 9958.
Help put an end to graffiti neighbourhood watch style.
Contact the Lions Club of Forrestfield High Wycombe on 0406 212 400.
Email antigraffiti09@gmail.comor by post PO BOX 101 Forrestfield 6058.
Madjitil Moorna Choir to Travel to Halls Creek
The Shire of Kalamunda has always been one of innovation, community spirit and a desire to continue to flourish and grow. Its residents have a long history of commitment to community development, which is evident by the number of very successful ?grass roots? community based organisations within the Shire. However no one expected what was to come next, in a bridging of communities for the greater good. In May 2009 the Madjitil Moorna Choir, as part of Zig Zag Community Arts, will travel from Perth to Halls Creek for a unique project built around cultural exchange, spirit and wonder.
Shire of Kalamunda CEO James Trail said, "The Shire is thrilled to support Madjitil Moorna and I would like to congratulate all of the choir members on their involvement and hard work to date. The concept is one of true innovation, community sprit and togetherness."
The project will focus on promoting positive self-esteem and good health through the healing power of singing together in Aboriginal languages as well as English. School children, young mums, disengaged young people, elders and families will have access to the choir during the week which will be timetabled by the school.
Choir Coordinator Jo Randell said, "I am convinced that money is not the answer, it?s motivation and human resources that are needed in Halls Creek, to lift the community, to model healthy ways of living, to help address the gap in opportunity for people in remote communities."
"The project was initiated by a Halls Creek aboriginal teacher, Doreen Green and will be guided by her to be aware of cultural sensitivities and to be appropriate to the needs of her community. I would like to thank all of the supporters, businesses the Halls Creek District High School, Healthway, the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Shire of Kalamunda."
Led by Aboriginal musical directors, Della Rae Morrison and George Walley the choir will teach songs, learn local songs, and write new songs, which will then be performed with the children and their families for the whole town. At the end of a week of workshops the group will travel to Kununurra to perform in the high profile indigenous concert, the Barramundi Concert as part of the Ord Valley Muster.
For more information, offers of support and to get involved call 0409116460 or email ContactUs@madjitilmoorna.org.au.
Want to Beat the Blues
The Shire of Kalamunda and Council on the Ageing are proud to present a free workshop for people over 50 called Beyond Maturity Blues on Friday the 17th April 2009 at the Peter Anderton Respite Centre, 12 Anderson Road in Forrestfield from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Depression will affect one in five of us during our lifetime but help is available.
Shire of Kalamunda Director of Community Development said, "The workshop is ideal for residents who think that they, or a friend or family member, may currently be suffering from depression. It is informal and relaxed and a great opportunity to get informed and beat the blues."
The workshop will cover various topics including; Depression is not a normal part of ageing; Depression is a health problem not a weakness; Depression is a treatable illness and information and support is available.
For more information and to register please contact the Shire of Kalamunda Community Development Officer (Seniors and Disabilities) on 9257 9958.
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