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Belmont BulletinINSIDE THIS ISSUE:
ISSUE FOUR, July 2011
Creatin
g oppo
rtunities
Banners in the Terrace
•Belmont’sbeautifulbanners
•Familyfunforeveryone
• Importantratesinformationforthe
2011/2012ratingyear
•Librarycelebrates40thAnniversary
Belmont Bulletin2
A Message from your Mayor
Councillors’ Contact Details City of Belmont – Ward Boundaries
NCr. Janet Powell
Phone/Fax:92773915Mob:0407277391
SOUTH WARD:Cr. Robert Rossi
Phone:93616696
WEST WARD:
Cr. Brenda Whiteley
Phone:92773936Mob:0407617269
Cr. Brenda Martin
Phone:93610760
Cr. Steve Wolff
Phone:94775173Mob:0401822553
Cr. Glenys Godfrey (Mayor)
Phone:94791976
EAST WARD:Cr. Paul Hitt
Phone/Fax:94786260
YourlocalWardCouncillorsarealwayspleasedtohearfromyou,particularlyifyouhaveaquestionorwouldliketoraiseanissuewiththem.
Cr. Janet Gee
Phone:92775018Mob:0414395729
Cr. Phil Marks (Deputy Mayor)
Phone:92774919Fax:94784892
Cr. Gerard Dornford
Phone/Fax:93301247Mob:0419990202
CENTRAL WARD:Cr. Carol Hanlon
Phone/Fax:92771607Mob:0417963231
Winterisnowuponusandithasbeengreat
toseesomemuchneededrainfallingacross
theCityandthegreaterPertharea.
IattendedthePioneersLunchlastmonthand
waspleasedtocatchupwithsomanyofthe
City’spioneersandfoundingsettlers.The
essenceofanycommunityisbuiltovertime
andourpioneershaveplayedasignificant
roleinbuildingthecharacterandvibrancyof
thisCity.
TheRuthFaulknerPublicLibraryrecently
celebratedamajormilestone,with40th
AnniversaryCelebrationsbeingheldto
commemoratetheoccasionandreward
ourlongterm,loyalLibrarymembers.
CongratulationstoourLibraryonthis
wonderfulmilestone.
Itisexcitingtonotethattheofficial‘turning
ofthesod’ceremonywasheldatthesiteof
theplannednewbuildingoftheBelmontand
VictoriaParkStateEmergencyServicesUnit.
Thecommencementoftheconstructionisa
significantmilestoneastheSESUnithasnot
hadapermanenthomeforsomeyears.
Don’tforgettogetdowntoGarveyParkfor
theCity’sAvonDescentFamilyFunDayon
Sunday,7August.Thedaywillbefilledwith
activitiesforallthefamily.Ilookforwardto
seeingyouthere!
Cr. Glenys Godfrey
Mayor
Opportunity News
3Creating opportunities
ROAD AND DRAINAGE WORKS
Location Section Description of Works
AbernethyRoad LeachHighwaytoChilverStreet RoadRehabilitation
StKildaRoad ChamberlainRoadandFranciscoStreet DrainageUpgrade
BelgraviaStreet ChesterStreettoAlexanderRoad DrainageUpgrade
TreaveStreet KeaneStreettoScottStreet DrainageUpgrade
On the roadsHereyoucanfindalistofthecurrentandupcomingroad,drainageandfootpathworkswithintheCityofBelmont.Findoutwhatishappeningandwhere.
TheCityofBelmontrecentlyhosteditsannual
‘BannersintheTerrace’CompetitionJudging
CeremonyatBelmontForumShoppingCentre
withentrantsfromlocalschoolsportraying
howtheCitywasleadingthewayasalocal
Councilintheirbanner’sdesign.
TheBannersintheTerracecompetitionis
partofastate-widecompetitionorganised
bytheWesternAustralianLocalGovernment
AssociationaspartofLocalGovernment
Week.
CityofBelmontDeputyMayorCr.PhilMarks
announcedTranbyPrimarySchoolasthe
winnerofthecompetitionoutofthenine
primaryschoolentrants.Thewinningbanner
willbeproudlydisplayedalongsideother
bannersonAdelaideTerraceandStGeorges
TerraceforthefirsttwoweeksinAugust.
BelmontPrimarySchoolcamesecondinthe
competitionwithKewdalePrimaryandSt.
MariaGorettiPrimarycomingequalthird.
Eachschoolreceivedaparticipationprize
fromtheCity.
Bannersenteredincludedimagesofkeylocal
landmarkssuchasVolcanoPark,Tomato
Lake,BelmontOasisandtheRuthFaulkner
PublicLibrary.Congratulationstoallschools
thatenteredthisyear’scompetition.The
bannerswereoutstandingasalwaysand
residentsareencouragedtogoalongand
viewthemoutsidetheSupaIGAstorewhere
theywillbeondisplayuntiltheendofJuly.
Thestatewidecompetitionwinnerwillbe
announcedduringtheLocalGovernment
ConventiononThursday,August42011.
Belmont’s beautiful banners
ThePublicTransportAuthority(PTA)have
nowcompletedStage1and2ofthe
hardstandupgradeprogramwhichconsists
of220stops.Stage3willseethecompletion
oftheprojectlaterintheyearwiththe
upgradeoftheremaining51stopsincluding
modificationsofseveralexistingnon-
compliantbusembayments.Pleasenote
thatatsomelocations,newreplacement
sheltersareproposed.Thiswillbea50/50
fundingagreementwiththePTA.
Theremaybelocationswhereshelterswill
bemissingforsomeweeks.Weapologise
foranyinconveniencethismaycause.
Helpustoimproveourservicesby
providingfeedback.Shareyourcomments,
suggestionsandreportproblemsviaour
websitewww.belmont.wa.gov.auorcallthe
City’sTechnicalServicesDepartmenton
94777118.
Bus Stop hardstand upgrades - Public Transport Authority
Opportunity News
4 Belmont Bulletin
Opportunity Card
ASB Marketing2/100 Belmont Avenue, BelmontPh: 9477 6888W: www.asbmarketing.com
ASBMarketingisanawardwinningPerth-
basedpromotionalproductscompany
supplyingsmall,mediumandlargebusinesses
withawiderangeofqualitypromotional
merchandise.
Offeringfreeartdesign(valuedat$100)on
everyorder.
Validuntil31August2011.
Aussie Battlers Truck Rental223 Hardy Road, BelmontPh: 9277 1369/0407 633 935
AussieBattlersisalocallyownedandoperated
discounttruckrentalcompanyoffering
furnitureremovalservicesandtruckhireata
discountedrate.Ifyouaremovinghouseand
areonabudget,besuretocontactAussie
Battlersforagreatdeal.
Offeringtruckanddriverhirefor$40/hr
(normally$45/hr),truck,driverandpartial
movingservicefor$80/hr($90/hr),truck,driver
andfullmovingservicefor$110/hr($120/hr).
Validuntil31December2011.
Boss Embroidery Perth167 Armadale Road, Rivervale Ph: 9472 5420/0413 100 390E: [email protected]
BossEmbroideryisaWAfamilyowned
andoperatedbusinessspecialisingin
personalisedembroiderycustomlogos.We
canturnanylogointoagreatpromotional
toolforyourbusiness.Weofferalargerange
ofpolos,t-shirts,corporatewear,teamwear,
hospitality,healthandbeautyrobes,capsand
promotionalproducts.
Offeringfreedigitizingoflogoforordersover
20garmentsorfreesetupcostsforscreen
printingwithordersover50garmentsorbags.
Tradewelcome.
Validuntil1December2011.
Cellarbrations at Belmont248 Epsom Avenue, BelmontPh: 9277 5986CellarbrationsatBelmonthasalargerangeofwinesfromAustraliaandoverseas,alongwithanoutstandingselectionofEuropeanbeers.WinetastingsareconductedregularlyonFridayandSaturdayevenings-comealongtotrysomethingdifferent!
Offering20%offtheretailpriceofallwines(excludesanydiscountedoradvertisedwines).
Validuntil30June2012.
Ian Diffen The Tyre Factory Belmont27 Belgravia Street, Belmont Ph: 9277 3811 E: belmont@ttf.com.auIanDiffenhaveaccesstoallbrandsoftyresforavarietyofvehiclesatverycompetitivepricesandstockbatteriesforvirtuallyeveryapplication.Theycanalignyourvehicleusingthelatesttechnologysoastogetmaximummileagefromyourtyresandtheirteamofexpertscancheckyourbrakesandsuspensiontoensurethesafetyofyourvehicle.
Offeringsmallcartyresfrom$64,largecartyresfrom$79(normally$88)andwheelalignmentplusrotationandbalancefor$55(normally$75).
Validuntil31August2011.
in silicoKewdale Business ParkFirst Floor, Suite 33133 Kewdale Road, KewdalePh: 9200 4431 W: www.insilico.com.au insilicoisaboutiquewebdesignanddevelopmentcompanywhonotonlybuildsgreatwebsitesbutcanalsohelpintegrateonlinenewslettersandsocialmediamarketingcampaignsintoyourbusiness’webpresence.Otherservicesincludeproductivity-enhancingsoftwareandAccessdatabasestoimproveyourbusinessesefficiency.
Offering15monthsofwebsitehostingforthepriceof12.
Validuntil31August2011.
Mirrorgrafix125 Gabriel Street, CloverdalePh: 9478 1278E: [email protected] W: www.mirrorgrafix.com.au Mirrorgrafixofferservicesforthelaserengravingofmirrorsandplaques,digitalprintingoflargeformatphotosandshortrunproductlabels.Theycanalsosupplyfridgemagnets,posters,stickers,Aboardsandshopfrontdisplays
Offering20%discountofanypurchaseover$50.
Validuntil31December2011
Rainbow Health Naturopathy6 Lintonmarc Drive, RedcliffePh: 9479 5310E: [email protected] W: www.rainbowhealth.com.auRainbowHealthNaturopathyusenaturalmedicinesandtherapiestoassistinimprovinghealthandresolvingexistingconditionsbyofferingdifferenttherapiesincludinghomeopathy,nutrition,detoxification,weightloss,hormonebalancingandmassagetherapy.
Theyarealsotrainedinhealthtestingandanalysistechniquessuchasiridology,salivaryhormonetesting,allergy/sensitivityanalysisandpHtesting.
Offering50%offthepriceofyourinitialconsultation.
Validuntil31August2011.
RealtyWest52 Belvidere Street, BelmontPh: 9277 7222Mobile: 0416 193 008E: [email protected]
W: www.realtywest.com.auRealtyWestisaprofessionalanddynamicfamilyownedrealestatebusinessdedicatedtoexceedingyourexpectationsasaseller,buyerorlandlord.
Offeringa$200BunningsGiftCardvoucheronsettlementofanyCityofBelmontlocatedpropertywhensellingwithRealtyWest.
Validuntil31December2011.
IfyouwouldliketoapplyforanOpportunityCard,orareabusinessinterestedinjoiningtheProgram,contactPhillipMcLoughlinfromtheCity’sMarketingDepartmenton94777419oremailopportunitycard@belmont.wa.gov.au.PresentyourOpportunityCardatthesebusinessesforfantasticspecialoffersanddiscounts.(Conditionsmayapplyandaresubjecttochange.)
5Creating opportunities
Family fun for everyone! BringthefamilytoGarveyPark,FauntleroyAvenueinAscotfortheCity
ofBelmont’sannualAvonDescentFamilyFunDayonSunday,7August
from11:30amto3:30pm.
CheeronthecompetitorsastheytraveldowntheSwanRiverinthe
greatwhitewaterraceandenjoythehugerangeoffreeactivities.
Visitwww.bemont.wa.gov.auorphonetheCity’sEventsOfficer
on94777248forfurtherinformation.The City of Belmont
Disability Access Focus Group
is looking for new members!
The City of Belmont’s Disability Access
Focus Group is seeking to increase its
membership. People of all ages and
backgrounds, in particular people with
disabilities and their carers are invited to
join. If you are interested in finding out more,
please contact Kat Pinder on 9477 7148
or email [email protected]
TheCityhasrecentlyinstalledaStormwater
PollutantTrapatIvyStreet,Ascot.The
EcosolRSF4450removesgrosspollutants,
hydrocarbons,sedimentsandnutrientsfrom
stormwaterpriortoitdischargingintothe
SwanRiver.
TheIvyStreetdrainagesystemwasselected
basedonitscatchmentareaandthehigh
levelsofhydrocarbonrun-offfromGreat
EasternHighway,aswellasthepossible
futureextensionofHayRoad.
ThecatchmentareafortheIvyStreet
drainagesystemisoversevenhectaresand
containsastretchofGreatEasternHighway,
localroadsandlightindustrialpremises.
Therearenow16PollutantTrapsinstalled
invariouslocationsaroundtheCitywiththe
objectiveofimprovingstormwaterquality,
thusprotectingandenhancingournatural
environment.
Resultsofstormwatermonitoringare
integralindirectingCouncil’sdecision
makingforfuturewaterqualityimprovement
works.Thisisparticularlyrelevantfor
drainsthatdischargedirectlyintothe
SwanRiver.Suchworksmayinvolve
drainretrofitting,revegetationfornutrient
stripping,compensatingbasinupgradesand
installationofpollutanttraps.
Forfurtherinformationonthisproject,
contacttheCity’sParksandEnvironment
Departmenton94777257.
Ivy Street Stormwater Pollutant Trap Community Tree Planting DaysNational Tree Day –Sunday,31July.Assist
plantingBanksia,Jarrahandunderstorey
seedlingsatTomatoLakebushland.Lunch
willbeprovided.MeetatTomatoLake
bushland,OatsStreet,Kewdale(meetat
ScenicDrivecarpark–
notenewlocation).Time:9amto12noon.
Earthbeat Day–Friday,5August.Join
BelmontForumstaffattheirCorporate
PlantingDayatHassettStreetBushland
Reserve,Cloverdale.Timetobeconfirmed.
Please bring gloves, a trowel and a
drink bottle.
Registrationsareessential.Pleasecontact
theCity’sParksandEnvironment
Departmenton94777257oremail
Belmont Bulletin6
Opportunity News
Important rates information for the 2011/2012 rating year
TheCitywillbeissuingitsratenoticestoall
ratepayersinmidAugust.Ifyouhavenot
receivedyournoticeby25August2011,you
areencouragedtocontacttheCity’sRates
Departmenttocheckonyouraccount.
Pleasenotethatas2011/2012isarevaluation
year,allCityofBelmontpropertieshavehad
theirgrossrentalvaluesrevaluedbyLandgate.
Thisprocessoccurseverythreeyears.For
furtherinformationregardingvaluationsplease
refertothebackofyourratenoticeorvisit
www.landgate.wa.gov.au
Whilsttheoverallrateincreaseis4.5percent,
thispercentagewillvarydependingonthenew
valuesforeachproperty.
Make sure you receive your rate notice on time
• Haveyouchangedmanagingagentson
yourrentalproperty?
• HaveyourecentlymovedtotheCityof
Belmonteitherbypurchasinganexisting
propertyorbuildinganewpremises?
• HaveyouadvisedCouncilinwritingofyour
newmailingaddresssincemovingtothe
CityofBelmont?
• Didyouhaveproblemsreceivingyour
waterratesaccount?
Ifanyoftheaboveisrelevanttoyou,you
areencouragedtocontacttheCity’sRates
Departmenttoensurewehaveyourcorrect
detailsrecorded.
Paying your rates
Pay your rates in full by the due date in
September and you will be automatically
entered into the competition to win some
great prizes!
TheCityoffersthreeoptionsshowninthetable
totherightbywhichyoucanpayyourrates.
Theyincludeinstalmentoptionsthatprovide
theabilityforpaymentstobeextendedover
fiveorsevenmonths.
Optionstwoandthreehavea$15
administrationfeeapplicable.Optionthreealso
hasaninstalmentfeeapplicablewhichwillbe
shownonyourratenotice.
Registered pensioners and seniors are
exempt from any installment fees. Allfees
areincorporatedintheinstalmentamounts
shownonyourratenotice.
Theanticipatedissueandduedatesforthe
2011/2012ratesareshownbelow:
OPTION 1
ONE DISCOUNTED PAYMENT
IssueDate 15August2011
DueDate 19September2011
OPTION 2
TWO INSTALMENTS
IssueDate 15August2011
DueDate 19September2011
IssueDate 19December2011
DueDate 16January2012
OPTION 3
FOUR INSTALMENTS
IssueDate 15August2011
DueDate 19September2011
IssueDate 17October2011
DueDate 14November2011
IssueDate 19December2011
DueDate 16January2012
IssueDate 13February2012
DueDate 12March2012
Please note: If the first instalment is not paid
in full by the due date, you will not be eligible
to pay the account by any of the instalment
options. Postal delays will not be accepted as a
reason for late payment.
DUE DATE FOR 2011/2012 TO PAY YOUR RATES IN FULL IS MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2011.
Requests for alternative payment arrangements
Ifyouhavedifficultiesinpayingyourrates
accountevenwiththeinstalmentoptions
available,theCitycanconsidermaking
alternativearrangementsforpayment.Youwill
needtolodgeawritten/electronicapplication
toCouncilforalternativearrangementsno
laterthantheduedateshownontheoriginal
ratenotice.Alternatively,foryourconvenience,
applicationformsareavailableattherates
counterattheCity’sofficesthatyoucan
complete.
Procedurescanthenbeputinplaceso
thatthearrangementscanbemonitored
andfinalisedinatimelymanner.Provided
alternativearrangementsareagreeduponand
adheredto,nofurtheractionwillbetaken.
A$30administrationfeewillbeincurredfor
alternativearrangementsrequestedafterthe
duedateoftheoriginalratenotice.
Unfortunately,iftheaccounthasnotbeen
putonaninstalmentplanandnorequest
foralternativepaymentarrangementsare
received,theCitywillhavenoalternative
buttotakethenecessarystepstocollect
theoutstandingdebtandthiscanincuran
additionallegalfee.Oncelegalactionhas
commenced,yourcreditratingcanbeaffected
foruptofiveyears.
Pensioner and Senior concessionsPensionersandSeniorswhoqualifyfora
rebateontheirlocalgovernmentrateswillalso
receivethesamepercentageofrebateontheir
ESLlevy.
Pleaserefertothebackofyourratenotice
regardingpensionerconcessions.
Pleasenotethattherebateconcessions
areonlyapplicablefromthetimethatthe
applicationismadeandcannotbebackdated.
Ifyouareeligibleandhavenotyetappliedfor
pensionconcessionsyoucan:
• PhonetheWaterCorporationon1300659
951andapplyoverthephone
• ApplyonlineattheWaterCorporationat
http://www.watercorporation.com.au/s/
seniors_application.cfm
• CompleteanapplicationformattheCity
ofBelmont’soffices.Pleasebringinyour
Pensioner/Seniorcards.
Foranyratesrelatedqueries,pleasecontact
theCity’sRatesDepartmenton94777222.
Be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Payyourratesinfullby19September
2011tobeinthedrawtowinsome
fantasticprizes.
Thankyoutothefollowingsponsorswho
kindlycontributedtothe2011/2012Rates
IncentiveScheme.
Commonwealth Bank-$600Cash
Mix 94.5 Radio -Twonightsstayfortwo
peopleatSeashellsResortvaluedat$550
The Good Guys -32”FullHighDefinition
LCDTVvaluedat$499
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre-Three
monthfullcentremembershipvaluedat$399
each(fourprizes)
Heliwest -FifteenMinuteFremantleFlyer
flightfortwopeoplevaluedat$360
Gondolas on the Swan -OneHourGondola
Cruisevaluedat$350
Perth Racing-TableforfourattheTerrace
RestaurantatBelmontParkRacecourse,
includingonebottleofSalingervaluedat
$295
United Community Belmont -$250Bonus
SaverAccount
Crave Gourmet-GourmetHampervalued
at$200
Aspen Parks Property Management -One
nightaccommodationinastandardfamily
cabinfortwoadultsandtwochildrenat
anyWestAustralianAspenParkProperty
(excludingresorts)valuedupto$200
Pinelli Wines-TwelveBottlesofPremium
WinesfromtheSwanValleyvaluedat$180
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
-Doublepasstoseeaperformanceof
Mozart’sMassvaluedat$158(twoprizes)
The Firehouse Bar & Restaurant-
$150Voucher
Reading Cinemas -DoublepasstoGold
Loungeincludinga$25food&beverage
vouchervaluedat$101each(tenprizes)
Grazie Gifts-Giftbasketvaluedat$100
(twoprizes)
Kart World-$100voucher
The Red Cray-$60Voucher
150 East Riverside Bar & Restaurant-
$50Voucher
7Creating opportunities
Library
Library celebrates 40th AnniversaryTheRuthFaulknerPublicLibraryhonouredmanyofitslongstandingloyal
membersonthefirstMondayinJulyataspecialeventmarking40years
sinceopeningitsdoorstothepublic.
TheLibrary’slongstandingmemberswerethankedfortheirloyaltyand
receivedaGoldClassMembershipGiftPackinrecognitionoftheir
continuedsupportoftheLibraryservice.
TheLibrarywasopenedonJuly3,1971bythethenMemberforSwan,
thelateAdrianBennettandwasnamedafterRuthFaulkner,Belmont’sfirst
femaleCouncillorandanavidbookreader.
Lastyearmorethan160,000customerswalkedthroughtheLibrary’sdoors
and11,000membersofthecommunityparticipatedinavarietyofLibrary
programs,activitiesandspecialevents.
Reading begins at home Parent Workshop ‘Building Brilliant
Brains 0 to 3 years’.
Thursday, 28 July from 6pm to
8pm (arrive at 5:30pm for light
refreshments).
TheLibraryispleasedtoannouncethe
secondofaseriesofthreeworkshops
designedtohelpparentswithparenting
skillsandearlyliteracydevelopmentin
youngchildren.
TheLibraryinvitesparentstoattendthe
workshopwhichwillbepresented
byNgala.
Pleasenotethatthisworkshopisnot
recommendedforyoungchildrenand
parentsareencouragedtomaketheirown
childcarearrangements.Nursingmothers
withbabiesarewelcome.Bookingsare
essentialasplacesarelimited.
Belmont Bulletin8
Music at Ruth Faulkner Public Library
DidyouknowthattheLibraryhasover
1,000musicCDsavailableforloanand
regularlypurchasesnewtitles?
Helpustoprovideyouwiththemusic
youwanttohear.Weareconducting
amusicsurveyandwelcomeyour
suggestions,sowhynotcomplete
asurveyformonyournextvisitto
theLibrary.
Surveyformsandasuggestion
boxarelocatedinthemusicCD
collectionareaorjustaskaLibrary
staffmember.
Read the book, see the movieFirst Wednesday of each month
4pm to 6:30pm.
JointheM12+MovieClub.Readthebook,
watchthemovie,enjoyfood,goodcompany
andaguestmoviereviewerintheLibrary.
If you require further information regarding Library events or would like to make a booking please contact the Library on 9477 7150 or email [email protected]
For more information on any of the above events or activities, please contact the City’s Leisure, Arts and Cultural Services Department on 9477 7409 or email [email protected]
9Creating opportunities
Leisure, Art and Culture
2011 Annual Art and Photographic Awards and Exhibition
Sporting DonationsAreyourepresentingthestateinanationalorinternational
sportingcompetition?
TheCityisproudofitshighachieversandwouldliketosupport
youinyourathleticendeavours.
SportingdonationsareavailableforCityofBelmontindividuals
($100)orteams($300).
Forguidelinesandanapplicationformpleasevisitthelifestylesectionof
theCity’swebsitewww.belmont.wa.gov.au
BeinspiredbythecreativityandimaginationofWestern
Australianartistswiththe2011AnnualArtandPhotographic
AwardsandExhibition!
Checkoutthewinners,decideyourfavouriteorevenpurchasea
pieceforyourownhome.
Entrytotheexhibitionisfree.Theexhibitionwillbeopenduring
shoppinghoursattheBelmontForumShoppingCentrefrom
Monday,8AugusttoSaturday,20August2011.
Healthy Living Workshops – July and AugustTheysayittakes21daystoformahabit,somaketheForming Good Habits
Workshop on Wednesday, 27 Julyoneofthosedays!Whetheritsexerciseor
nutritionthisworkshopwillfocusonstartingandkeepinghealthyhabits.
Do you know how much salt and sugar is hiding in your foods?
Couldyouguesswhichcerealhasthehighestlevelsofsodium?Orhowmany
teaspoonsofsugarthereisinacanofsoftdrink?Learnhowtomanageyoursalt
andsugarintakeonWednesday, 24 AugustwiththeHeartFoundation.
Bothworkshopsareheldfrom6:30pmto8:30pmattheCityofBelmontYouth
andFamilyServicesCentre,275AbernethyRoad,Belmont.Workshopsinclude
agentleexerciseactivityandalightmeal.
Winner 2010 City of Belmont Acquisitive Belmont Focus Photographic Award – Tableau, by Shirin Marshall.
Youth and Family Services
TheCityofBelmontYouthandFamily
Servicesprovidessupportforyoungpeople
andtheirfamilymemberswholiveinthe
CityofBelmontandareexperiencinga
rangeofdifficultlifeissues.
TheBelmontYouthCentreislocatedat275
AbernethyRoad(oppositeFaulknerPark).
Ifyouareaged12to18yearsorarea
parent/caregiverofa12to18yearoldand
aresidentoftheCityofBelmont,thenthis
servicecouldbeforyou!
TheYouthCentredeliverstermprograms
forbothyoungpeopleandparentsevery
MondayandTuesdayafterschool,andhas
dynamicyouthworkerswhocansupport
andassistyoungpeople.TheYouthCentre
alsohasadropinstylegamesroomopen
everyWednesday,ThursdayandFridayafter
schoolofferingpool,Playstation2and3,
Xbox360,NintendoWii,tabletennisand
funactivitiesonFridays.
Inaddition,theService’sFamilyWorker
offerssupportandcounsellingforyoung
peopleandtheirfamilymembers.Formore
information,contactYouthandFamily
Serviceson94777133.
School Holiday ProgramYouthandFamilyServicesprovides
freeactivitieseveryschoolholidaysfor
youngpeopleaged11to18yearswho
liveorschoolintheCityofBelmont.
ContactYouthandFamilyServicesto
findoutwhatactivitiesareonoffer.
Groups and activities for the City’s Youth
Young Women’s Youth Development ProgramTheYoungWomen’sYouthDevelopment
Programisforyoungpeopleaged12-
18years.Theaimoftheprogramisto
giveyoungpeopletheopportunityto
participateinadifferentactivityeach
week,whichaimstohelpincrease
theirfriendships,confidenceand
communicationskillsaswellasimprove
theirmentalandemotionalwellbeing.
Youngpeoplewhohaveparticipatedin
theprogramhavesaidthattheyreally
enjoyedtheprogram.
For more information on programs running throughout Term 3, please contact City of Belmont Youth and Family Services on 9477 7133.
Mosaic ProgramThroughoutTerm2,YouthandFamilyServicesstaffranasevenweekMosaicProgramfor
youngpeopleaged12to18years.Theparticipantsoftheprogramhadtheopportunity
tolearnaboutmosaicsasanartmediumbycreatingadesignthatwassuitablefora
ceramicpotandthencutandgluedsmalltiledpiecestothepot,finishingitwithgroutand
cleaning.Allyoungpeoplewhoparticipatedintheprogramhavesaidtheygreatlyenjoyed
themselves.
Belmont Bulletin10
Community Safety and Crime Prevention
Keep your doors and windows locked!Peopletendtobemorerelaxedwhenat
homethinkingnothingwillhappenwhen
theyarethere.
Over 30% of burglaries occur through open doors and windows when the occupant is at home.Pleaseconsiderthefollowingcrime
preventionadvice:
• Ifyouareoutinthegardenalwaysmake
surethatyourexternaldoorsandwindows
arelockedandkeepahousekeywithyou
• Ensurethatwhenyouhaveyourfront
dooropenthatyoursecuritydooriskey
lockedandthatopenwindowshavea
securityscreenbarrieronthem.Offenders
areknowntopushtheirfingerthroughthe
flyscreenandunlockthenibifthedoor
hasnotbeenkey-locked
• Oneofthetacticsofburglarsistoknock
onaperson’sdoortoseeifanyoneisat
home.Whenyouanswerthedoorthey
willaskaseeminglyinnocentquestionto
covertheirrealintent.Pleasereportthis
oranyothertypeofsuspiciousactivity
immediatelytoPoliceon131444
andBelmontCommunityWatchon
1300655011.
Be ‘Crime’ AlertBeCrimeAlertisamulti-modeinternet-based
communicationsystemthatimmediately
communicatesthreatsorissuestomembers
ofthecommunity.ThisprovenFREEservice
allowsthePoliceandCrimePrevention
OfficerstosendanSMSmessagetoyour
mobiletelephone.
Youcanregisterbycalling94777222
duringofficehoursoronlineat
www.BeCrimeAlert.comtoreceivethese
freemessages.TheCitywillsendmessages
outlininganythreatsorriskstoyouby
SMSandemail.
Free security appraisals
TheCityof
Belmontoffers
FREESECURITY
APPRAISALSfor
residentialand
businessproperties
withintheCity.
OneoftheCity’sOfficerswillattendyour
premisesandprovideyouwithadvice
andtipstoassistinmakingyourhomeor
businesssafer.
Ifyouareinterestedinasecurityappraisal
pleasecalltheCity’sCommunitySafetyand
CrimePreventionTeamon94777264or
94777416.
City of Belmont Neighbourhood Watch Suburb Managers
FormoreinformationaboutBelmont
NeighbourhoodWatch,pleasecontactyour
localvolunteersuburbmanagerwhois
workinginyourareaeveryday.
Redcliffe-JohnWhitton:92771585
Kewdale-RobBradshaw:94783589
Belmont-PaulHitt:94786260
Ascot-PhilMarks:92774919
Rivervale-RobertRossi:93616696
Cloverdale-JanetPowell:92773915
Be a good neighbour
Be Alert
Youandyourneighbourscanhelptoprevent
crimeinyourneighbourhood.Crimessuch
ascartheft,burglary,vandalismandprowlers
canbereducedifyouandyourneighbours
agreetowatchovereachother’spropertyand
lookoutforoneanother.
Be Organised
Haveyouryellowmagneticstickerbythe
phoneoronthefridgeandringBelmont
CommunityWatchon1300655011or
thePoliceon131444assoonasyousee
somethingoutoftheordinaryorsuspicious
inyourstreet.BelmontCommunityWatch
canbecalledon24hoursaday.Partofyour
routineshouldbethelockingofyourdoors
eachtimeyoustepoutside,eventogoto
thebin.
Be Aware
Knowyourneighbour’snormalroutine,such
astheirworkschedules.Bealerttoany
suspiciousactivityinyourneighborhood.Ring
thePoliceon131444andtheCityofBelmont
CommunityWatchon1300655011ifyousee
anythingunusual.
Be Responsive
Beagoodneighbour.Becomeinvolved.You
canmakeadifference!
JoinNeighbourhoodWatch.Formore
informationpleasecalltheCityofBelmonton
94777222.
11Creating opportunities
Have Your SayResidentsandratepayersarewelcometocontacttheCityofBelmontwithanyquestions,queriesorcomments.WewelcomeactiveparticipationinourlocalgovernmentandopendialogueonCouncilactivities.Bepartoftheconversation.Tocontactuscall94777222,[email protected],LockedBag379,CLOVERDALEWA6985.TocontacttheCityafterhourscall94777224.TheCity’sCivicCentreat215WrightStreet,Cloverdaleisopenfrom8:30amto4:30pmMondaytoFriday.IfyouarealocalresidentyouwillreceiveacopyoftheBelmontBulletinapproximatelyeverytwomonths.IfyoudonotcurrentlyreceiveacopypleasecontacttheCity’sMarketingTeamon94777231.DISCLAIMER:NopartofthispublicationmaybereproducedinanyformwithouttheexpresspermissionoftheCityofBelmont.
Sunday, 7 August 2011 Garvey Park, Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot 11:30am to 3:30pm
City of Belmont Avon Descent Family Fun Day
Visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City of Belmont on 9477 7248 for further information. Allinformationcorrectatthetimeofprinting.Freeentry,somecostsassociatedwithsomeactivities;conditionsandlimitsapply.
•FREEchildren’sactivities
•Discountedhelicopterrides
•Largemarquee,seatingandliveracecommentarybythewaterfront
•Environmentalinformationandgiveaways
•FREEMix94.5GourmetGrill
•CityofBelmontresidents–bringyourOpportunityCardforFREEfoodanddrinkoffers.
Thisisasmokeandalcoholfreeevent.
