Have your say on Structural Reform in the Shire of Kalamunda
The Shire of Kalamunda along with all local governments in Western Australia has been asked by the Minister for Local Government to consider structural reform of local government and is inviting residents and ratepayers to attend a Structural Reform Community Consultation Workshop and have their say.
Shire of Kalamunda CEO James Trail said, “I strongly encourage members of the community to attend one of the Structural Reform Community Consultation Workshops. The Shire has invested significant resources in assessing reform, in compliance with the guidelines set by the Minister, and is seeking your valued input. It is an opportunity to provide your views on structural reform, amalgamation, the current wards and number of electors in the Shire of Kalamunda, and learn more about your Local Government Authority.”
Two workshops will be held, on Tuesday 28th of July at the Shire of Kalamunda Administration, 2 Railway Road in Kalamunda and on Wednesday 29th of July at the Woodlupine Family and Community Centre on Hale Road in Forrestfield. Both workshops will commence at 6.30pm.
A Structural Reform Community Survey is also available at the Shire of Kalamunda Administration; the Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Lesmurdie and Kalamunda libraries; Hartfield Park Recreation Centre; High Wycombe Community and Recreation Centre; the Jack Healey Centre. Copies can also be downloaded from the Shire of Kalamunda website www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.
To RSVP to attend the workshops and have your say on the future of our region please contact the Shire of Kalamunda on 9257 9999. Public Submissions close at 4.30pm on Tuesday the 4th of August.
The Young Ones Hit the Stage
The Young Ones will perform on Saturday August 15 at the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are $25 Full and $20 Concession. Bookings through TAZ Tix, go towww.tazentertainment.com.au for full details.
Banners in the Terrace
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Banners in The Terrace Competition.
Shire of Kalamunda Director of Community Development said, “The entrants were invited to respond to the theme of ‘Innovation and sustainability’ and the kids came up with many quirky, imaginative and useful innovations. The ideas are as bright as the colours that they have used, making it very hard to judge, but very enjoyable to look at. I would like to congratulate everyone who participated; the standard of entries was extremely high!”
Eleanor Carpenter, from Kalamunda High, wins first place, taking home a cheque for $100. Her design features bright, eye-catching diagonal lines, and Kalamunda icons such as the gum-nut fountain and the Carmel observatory. Her design will go on display on St George’s Terrace in August as part of Local Government Week and goes into the finals to be judged state-wide. Well done Eleanor, and good luck in the finals!
Adele Kelly of Maida Vale Primary wins $50 in second place, with a charming pencil drawing of pink blossoms and gum nuts.
Lucy Rose Warren from Lesmurdie Primary took third place, with a wonderfully detailed sketch of the town, including a stream full of fish and wind turbines on the hill.
Special mentions must go to the following kids for their inventive thinking and savvy designing skills:
Jarrod Malcovich, with a wacky design featuring a sky full of licking tongues and an Icecream That Never Melts. Tahilia Searle, for a lolly-pink Remote Control Boat for Fun Lachlan Read for his cheerful and industrious Food Collector for Sick People Dylan Britton-Bonjekovic for Rubbish Robot – a sensible idea, and a lovely design! Reece Garland, for Metro the Robot – he makes old things new. Ivona Milotinovich, for her beautiful depiction of a park in Happy Kids Play Here. Claire Warren, for a revolutionary medical device; the Double Trolley with Self-Cleaning.
To find out more about Banners in the Terrace, as well as other arts and cultural activities happening in the Shire of Kalamunda go to www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au.
Kalamunda Farmers Market
The Kalamunda Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 8am - 1pm at the Central Mall in Kalamunda.
With over 40 stall holders and a variety of fresh produce, breads and pastries, meat, seafood and more, the market is your oportunity to get top quality produce at the right price.
Taste the Quality. See the freshness. Enjoy the Atmosphere.
The public consultation period, in which residents were asked to comment on the business plan and concept plans of the new Kalamunda Community and Cultural Centre, has now closed.
CEO James Trail thanked those involved in the public consultation process saying, "The one hundred and one submissions received from members of the community suggest that a strong sense of community ownership is developing."
The latest Business Model for the Kalamunda Community and Cultural Centre includes an expanded art-craft gallery with a dedicated program of regular exhibitions, a wine and retail showroom; a display and showroom facility that will sell Kalamunda-made and branded products as well as outdoor recreation products associated with the Bibbulmun Track and two seminar-conference rooms, equipped with IT and audio-video facilities.
The project has received funding from the State Government and the Australian Government's Community Infrastructure Program. The Centre is expected to be completed by September 2011.
Artists impression of the draft design of the new Kalamunda Community and Cultural Centre.
Hot Spot Paint Ups
Interested in Urban Art? Want to legally show-off your talent? The Shire of Kalamunda is holding two Hot Spot Paint Up design workshops on Saturday, 18th July at 10am - 12 noon or 1-3pm at Cyril Road Hall in High Wycombe. During the Shire of Kalamunda Hot Spot Paint Up Workshop young will have the opportunity to design your piece and it is your chance to take part in a legal Paint Up.
The Paint Ups will be held August 1 and 2 at Scott Reserve and August 8 and 9 at Maida Vale Netball Pavillion. Registration is essential and places are filling fast. Interested youth need to call the Shire of Kalamunda Youth Officer on 9257 9968. E-mail: youth@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
Calling all Creatives
Exciting blips are showing up on the cultural radar of Kalamunda, with plans afoot for a purpose built gallery, cultural center and sculpture walk. Keep yourself in the loop and enhance your networking by registering for the Shire of Kalamunda Skills Register.
Cultural Coordinator Marilyn Keys said, "We are compiling data with a view to creating an online resource for all hills creatives who are working in the community in any artistic field; including: the visual arts, music, dance, performance, film, photography, graphic design, art administration, new media and multi disciplinary practices."
Be connected with events and happenings; exhibitions and public artworks; gallery and cultural precinct news and updates; funding and grants opportunities; public artwork project information; community arts projects; competitions and awards.
If you want to register to this free service, please send an email with 'hills skills' in the subject line to gemma.benary@kalamunda.wa.gov.au For further information please contact the Shire of Kalamunda on 9257 9999.
Lions Club Helps Community in Goal to be Graffiti FREE
The Lions Club Forrestfield High Wycombe is working towards a graffiti free community, with support from the Shire of Kalamunda and the Office of Crime Prevention. Best of all - You can get involved too.
Community members are invited to assist in graffiti removal, as well as proactive measures to reduce graffiti in the community. For more information phone or text 0406 212 400 or email antigraffiti09@gmail.com.
Hooked on Hessian Project Success
Clients and Staff at the Shire of Kalamunda’s Peter Anderton Centre have rejoiced on the completion of their ‘Hooked on Hessian’ Mural.
Staff member Chris Williams said, “It was wonderful to see our clients enjoyment and satisfaction right up to the completion of this tapestry. Our tapestry hangs in pride of place in the dining room at our centre where all the clients can look at it each day”
The Day Centre provides an innovative range of activities and outings which are client focused to cater to the physical, social and emotional needs of all members. Transport is provided to and from the Centre. Referrals can be made by the client themselves, a doctor, family member or friend.
For further information please contact the Shire of Kalamunda Manager of Home and Community Care Services on 9359 9701 or 9359 9797.
Location: 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda WA 6076 Postal Address: PO Box 42, Kalamunda WA 6926
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