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The Peel Development Commission Newsletter Edition 2, 2008
The Peel
Peel Pulse is produced by the Peel Development Commission, 45 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah WA 6210
Community Scores Ace: Madeleine Powell—Coordinator PCDG, Chris Thompson—Deputy President Shire of Murray, Paddi Creevey—PCDG Chair, Nicole Nugent—Peel Development Commission, Armando Torres—Alcoa, Lisa Gardiner— Manager Community Services Shire of Murray, Dean Unsworth—CEO Shire of Murray.
Tourism Packaged Up
In 2005 the State Government made available $200 000 through Peel Development Commission to renovate the heritage listed Old Pinjarra Court House to make it available for community activities. Funds were provided to the National Trust to manage the renovations. Soon after, Peel Community Development Group developed a vision to transform the Old Court House into a community resource centre for the people of the Murray district. This has now become reality with a fantastic three year commitment being made by Alcoa to this project. Alcoa funds will support PCDG in coordinating the establishment of a sustainable Centre that will provide facilities and offer programs and services for the community to:- • access training and
education programs; • meet as community
groups; • utilise public
computers for internet etc;
• access health clinics; • participate in programs
for young people and Indigenous people;
• access and meet with community service providers;
• access small business facilities;
• exhibit art & displays; and
• be involved in the direction of the services and activities provided at the Centre.
The project is also backed by Alinta, through the Western Australia Community Foundation, and PCDG continues to enjoy the support of Peel Development Commission, including a grant from the Regional Development Scheme.
PEEL tourism operators have been working together to develop tourism packages for the region. The third and final workshop was held on 29 July at Seashells Resort in Mandurah. The Minister for Peel will launch the final tourism packages on 6 August at Abingdon Miniature Village in the Shire of Murray. These packages have been developed with funding provided by the Peel Development Commission (PDC) out of the State Government’s Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy—Escape for a While Program. Colleen Yates, Regional Development Coordinator for PDC, has been
assisting the process, with support from Experience Perth, Tourism WA, local government authorities, Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Small Business Centre Peel. Ms Yates said “It is fantastic to see regional tourism businesses taking this opportunity to develop their own marketable packages for promotion to domestic and international markets.” “An example of one of the packages is an ‘Indulgence Package’ which combines the services of several regional tourism businesses,” said Ms Yates. “The packages
should be ready for marketing soon.” Rod & Cheryl Bishop from Bouvard Cruises have been attending the workshops and said that they were well presented with guest speakers and provided an excellent forum to bring businesses together to initiate the tourism package concept. “We have enjoyed working with local business entities to provide packages that will make visitors’ stays memorable and rewarding,” said Rod Bishop. For further information, phone 9535 0000 or email [email protected] .
New Life for Court House
• Boddington Old School Trainee $14,300 and Coordinator - $10,000 • Boddington River Action Group (BRAG) Hotham River Walk Trail - Stage 1 - $6,266 • City of Mandurah SE Dawesville Channel - Community / Education Facilities - $35,000; City Centre Safety and Crime
Prevention Study - $20,000 • City of Mandurah (with Shire of Murray) Mandurah-Murray Active Ageing Development Project - $20,000 • Event Assist Inc Waroona Events Tourism Initiative 2008 - $5,000 • Landcare SJ Inc Urban Landcare in the Northern Peel - $20,000 • Lions Club of Waroona Waroona Showgrounds Pavilion - $14,000 • Mandurah Short Film Festival Mandurah Short Film Festival - $5,000 • Mandurah Youth Commitment inc Peel Careers and Employment Expos and Roadshow - $10,000; Mandurah Youth
Maritime Program -$5,000, Peel Marine Industries Program - $5,000 • Murdoch University School of Nursing Communication Strategy: Peel Regional Partnerships for Community Child
Development - $30,000 • Peel Bowling and Social Club Needs/Feasibility study for relocation of the club - $13,500 • Peel Community Development Group PCDG capacity building for projects in project management (Regional
Coordinator) - $30,000 • Peel Community Development Group (Peel Music Foundation) Mandurah/Murray Youth Entertainment Needs and
Infrastructure Project - $10,000 • Peel Community Legal Service Boordiya Maaman in Peel - Statewide Men's Cultural Gathering - $10,000 • Peel Economic Development Unit Peel Regional Business Development Manager $35,000, REMPLAN Economic
Modelling Tool - $8,400 • Peel Regional Football Council Promote soccer coaching and learning skills - $5,000 • Peel YouthCare (Churches' Commission on Education Inc) Regional chaplaincy programmes in five nominated
government schools - $24,000 • Port Bouvard Surf Sport and Lifesaving Club New clubroom facilities - $30,000 • Quambie Park Waroona (Inc) Quambie Park Waroona (Inc) 'Safety and Security' - $10,000 • Serpentine Jarrahdale Telecentre Access up to date communication services in 4 communities - $9,034 • Shire of Boddington Acquisition of signage to promote Hotham Way Tourist Route - $8,000 • Shire of Murray Sir Ross McLarty Complex Feasibility Study $10,000 and Feasibility Study into future boating facilities
at North Yunderup - $5,000 • Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Demand analysis for employment generating land in the Serpentine Jarrahdale shire -
$25,000; Public Transport Plan for Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire - $15,000; Employment of an Environmental policy officer/s to work across Peel Local Government Authorities - $30,000
• Uniting Church in Australia Mandurah and Peel Outreach Financial Counselling and Advocacy Service - $12,500 • Waroona Community Centre/Telecentre Shire of Waroona Community and Business Directory - $10,000
PEEL Minister David Templeman was looking forward to another strong field of Regional Development Scheme Grant applications when he opened the 2008-09 round of the highly successful funding program in Peel on 24 June. The Regional Development Scheme makes available $500,000 in annual project funds to each of the State’s nine regions from the State’s $80 million Regional Investment Fund. Mr Templeman said that the success of the Regional Development Scheme was evident in the outcomes delivered by past projects. “For the past seven years, many local groups and agencies have sourced funds for important projects that will deliver benefits for the Peel community into the future,” said Mr Templeman. “Over $3 million has been provided to the Peel Region since 2001, funding over 218 projects with a total value of $31.8 million,” he said. “These are often small, community-based projects that used the RDS funds to build long-lasting outcomes for the community. This shows the value of the Government’s responsive, regionally-based approach to building strong and vibrant regions.” The Scheme is administered in Peel by Peel Development Commission. Commission CEO Maree De Lacey said the Scheme is very important to the Peel because it responds directly to regional priorities.
“The projects that are funded are those that will have the strongest benefits for the Region into the future,” she said.
Applications are now invited for projects from across the Peel Region and close on 5 September 2008. For more information on Regional Development Scheme Grants contact 9535 0000 or [email protected]. Necessary forms can be downloaded from www.peel.wa.gov.au .
An example of the RDS funding is the Great Gardens series of workshops. A Mega Workshop was held at the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Recreation Centre on 11th May (Mother’s Day of course!). All attendees were given seedlings wrapped up in pretty pink ribbons, but the Mums were treated to an extra one. In addition, all ladies were given corsages of a native local species, and a sumptuous morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea!
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Wide Variety of Local Projects Benefit Many There have been many successful local community projects funded by the Regional Development Scheme. During 2007-2008, more than 30 projects were funded and a summary of these is listed below:
Jane Adams enthuses confidence for a Peel Farmer’s Market
Peel Region communities and Harvey will benefit from increased access to training and nationally accredited qualifications, Peel Minister David Templeman announced during a visit to Waroona on 23 July. In Waroona to launch the Skills Gap/Recognition of Prior Learning Project, Mr Templeman said that Peel’s communities will be able to take advantage of a new project that takes trades training off campus and on-site across the region and to Harvey. $330 000 has been provided through Peel Development Commission to Challenger TAFE as part of the Government’s Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy. "With nearly $4 billion in major projects planned or underway in the Peel, this project will help meet a growing need for skilled workers,” Mr Templeman said. “This project is a great example of how the government is using our booming economy to provide better services and greater opportunities for regional communities” Mardi Dwyer, Director Peel Region at Challenger TAFE said “Recognition of Prior Learning enables existing employees to have their skills, knowledge and professional abilities formally recognised with an accredited qualification. “Challenger TAFE and South West Regional TAFE encourage all employers in the Pinjarra-Brunswick corridor to embrace RPL as an avenue for workplace retention.”
While in Waroona, the Minister also received an update on the Shire of Waroona’s Town Centre Redevelopment Project. Peel Development Commission has provided $1million through the Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy for completion of this project. “The Waroona Town Centre Redevelopment Project, in conjunction with the Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy, is resulting in increased employment, reduced commercial vacancies and greater community pride,” said Cr Noel Dew, President of Shire of Waroona. “There is a real sense of optimism surrounding the project and we are looking forward to reaping the full benefits to our community when work is completed later this year.”
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Training Project on the Road The 2008 Southern Region Leadership forum will be held in Pemberton between 3 – 5 September this year. The theme for the 2008 forum is “Change for the Future – Breaking the Mould” and Dr Peter Dingle is the primary keynote speaker. Dr Dingle has a background in science with 20 years experience as a researcher, educator and communicator. For the past 15 years, Dr Dingle has been researching active learning and success strategies to increase the productivity and well being of individuals and organisations. The forum is being designed to maximise participation with facilitated discussions, field trips, workshops and awards to acknowledge the inspirational work of community groups across the three regions, namely: Peel, Great Southern and South West. The Peel Development Commission is again supporting the Southern Region Leadership Group with some funds and an allocated officer. In addition, the Commission will support inclusion and participation of Indigenous people by providing funds for travel and accommodation. Registration fees for Indigenous participants will be paid for from the successful Lotterywest application. Skills development workshops will also be offered from October this year to April 2009 in the Peel region. For more information contact Nicole Nugent at the Commission on 9535 0013.
Almost 30 local farmers have registered their interest in having a stall at a farmer’s market and a steering committee has been formed to progress the idea. The goal is to have the Peel Region Farmer’s Market operating by December. The development of the Farmer’s Market is being sponsored by Peel Development Commission through the Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy with the assistance of Agriculture WA. During June, more than 100 farmers and community members came together in Pinjarra to discuss forming a Peel Farmer’s Market. Jane Adams, an experienced market developer, conducted two workshop sessions. The morning session was designed to inform community stakeholders and the afternoon session catered for farmers and producers from the Peel and South West region. “The product mix offered by the farmers and producers included a full range of seasonal fresh vegetables and fruit, beef, lamb, chicken and organic and free range eggs. This is a very positive
start, and I am confident that the Peel region has the makings of a very successful market,” said Ms Adams. Jim Turner, an organic vegetable grower from Harvey, said that he had been quite surprised by the level of interest on the day. “At first, I was a little sceptical but I was quickly impressed by Jane Adams’ knowledge and experience in market development,” he said. “Having attended the workshop, I am now excited by the idea of a grower’s market and I am very keen to be involved.” “Jane Adams has given farmers and community stakeholders the foundation on which to build a very successful Farmers Market in the Peel Region,” said Richard Yates, the Agricultural Development Officer progressing the concept. “Jane’s presentation has been very encouraging. At this stage, over 20 farmers are keen to participate in a grower’s market.” Anyone interested in being involved in the new market can obtain further information from Richard Yates on 9733 7777 or mobile 0427 989 430.
Maree De Lacey (CEO, Peel Development Commission), The Hon David Templeman - Minister for Peel, and Noel Dew (President of Shire of Waroona) at the launch of the work skills project.
Southern Region Leadership Forum and Skills Development Workshops
Waangkininy Health in Peel
Steve Lambert (Waroona Mine Superintendent) and Del Mainwaring (Mine Manager Capel) admire one of the new Hitachi AH500 trucks.
To contact the Peel Pulse please ring the editor on 9535 0000 or by email [email protected]. You can also visit the Peel Development Commission website www.peel.wa.gov.au.
Larissa at her desk
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Peel Community Development Group (PCDG) witnessed an exciting phase in the Waangkininy Health in Peel (WHIP) project with the commencement of local doctors in June. After months of behind the scenes work by GP Down South and WHIP Coordinator, Lorraine Morrison, the Indigenous community can now access general practitioners in a culturally friendly environment. With the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH), Lotterywest and Peel Development Commission, WHIP aims to deliver services that “improve quality of life (mind body and soul) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in the
Peel region” and include: “Boordiya Maaman” – Men’s Group; “Bingee Busters” – Women’s Group; health checks for children and adults; referrals to access wider regional and community programs; and workshops topical and appropriate to the community. WHIP has become more than a ‘band aid’ health service. Using the holistic approach, WHIP has evolved into a community ‘hub’ for social interaction, acts as an Indigenous resource centre and is providing emergency relief and referrals.
An opportunity has been presented to Peel Community Development Group to participate in a community art project along the new section of the Perth to Bunbury Highway. Southern Gateway Alliance is working with Main Roads on developing an ‘iconic work’ that reflects the area’s significant waterways to feature on an intelligently landscaped highway. Madeleine Powell, Co-ordinator for PCDG, said that “Southern Gateway has approached PCDG to facilitate a community project that will see the creation of an identity and artworks that interpret the local communities
and how they value water. The aim is to encourage community and corporate partnerships across the region increasing opportunities for future ventures.” Both the iconic and community works will transform a Sunday drive through Peel into an exploration of local communities. If you have any queries about Peel Community Development Group or its activities you can contact Madeleine on 9535 0000.
New Perth to Bunbury Highway – Peel Public (Community) Art
New Truck Fleet Quietens Down REDUCING noise emissions from its Waroona mine site has been a key focus for Iluka Resources Limited in the last year. To further reduce noise from site, the most recent enhancement has been a fleet of new Hitachi AH500 trucks. Highly sought-after in the mining industry, the 50-tonne trucks are smaller and significantly quieter than the older Caterpil-lar 777s they replaced at the Waroona mine. Although Iluka’s Waroona production plant is in temporary shut down due to WA’s energy shortages, the Hitachi AH-500s remain at work in the main mining pit and are stockpiling ore in anticipation of a speedy return to full operations at the site. Iluka is a global leader in the production, processing and sale of titanium minerals and zircon. The company has been operating in the Peel region since 2004 through its Wagerup mine site. The Waroona mine began operations in June 2007 and is scheduled for completion in 2010. Iluka’s Waroona mine superintendent, Steve Lambert, said the introduc-tion of the new truck fleet had proven very successful. “The new fleet is well matched to the PC1100 excavator, which has al-ready been sound suppressed,” Mr Lambert said. “The result has been increased flexibility in the operation while minimis-ing the impact to the mine’s neighbours.”
New Crew Member
Breakfast Club
Larissa Nye began work with PDC in February this year in the role of Finance and Administration Officer. She has been a Mandurah-ite since she was six years old and has had a wide range of work experience including retailing, teaching and administration. Away from work, Larissa loves the outdoors and goes boating in her spare time. Welcome aboard, Larissa!
PDC employees recently visited Dudley Park Primary School to view the Healthy Breakfast Club Program in action. The Program aims to provide healthy, nutritious breakfasts to children who would otherwise attend school without having eaten that morning. PDC employees actively support the program through direct payroll deductions.
PDC employees were pleased to see only healthy eating at Dudley Park Primary - that included pancakes!
Pioneer Route Remembered PEEL Minister David Templeman recently opened a new tourist route, the Fawcett Track, commemorating an important part of Peel Region’s heritage. “The four wheel drive track showcases 105km of jarrah forest, agricultural land, historic farmhouses and other features from within the Lane Poole Reserve to Quindanning,” said Mr Templeman. The Fawcett Track, traversing parts of the Shires of Murray, Waroona, Boddington, Harvey and Williams, follows a route taken in 1860 by pioneers Captain Fawcett and William Pollard in their search for good land and water. Brian John, the President of Hotham Way Committee, commended the spirit of cooperation across the community in realising the project. “The opening of the Fawcett Track has resulted from the cooperative and enthusiastic effort by many groups and individuals – particularly the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Fawcett family, Aboriginal representatives, and Boddington Cultural and Heritage Group, supported by the Shires of Boddington, Murray, Waroona, Williams, Wandering and Pingelly,” said Mr John. “Also, we sincerely thank Peel Development Commission and our sponsors, Mandurah Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Worsley Alumina.”
Four young members of the Pinjarra Riding Club, dressed in period costume, rode up to the Minister and presented him with a bag containing the official plaque. This plaque was later mounted outside the Quindanning Tavern, at the end of the Track.
