COMMUNITY UPDATE - 29 MAY 2020
Hi All,
It’s been a changing week with the weather, but great ending with news from the Premier! Hope all are safe and dry!
We continue to receive plenty of content to share with you again this week, hopefully reducing down the number of emails we all receive.
Please also pass this electronic communication on to your networks and members as you see appropriate and consider direct subscription for updates from the City’s web site here. All on the distribution list are from community groups, organisations, individuals or service providers within and around the Bullsbrook (and surrounding) community.
Bullsbrook Community Update – 29th May
Containers for Change is launching across WA on 1 October - WA is now just 18 weeks away from having a brand-new recycling program, which gives you the chance to earn cash and make real environmental change at the same time.
Containers for Change let you cash in eligible drink containers for 10c each at any authorised Refund Point across WA.
Whether you’re keen to earn a bit of extra cash, raise money for your local sports club or even donate to your favourite charity, Containers for Change provides a way. What you can do - Sign up for a Containers for Change Scheme ID today.
You can also use a Scheme ID to fundraise - Charities, community groups, clubs and organisations can use their Scheme ID to raise much-needed funds. Register online for a Containers for Change Scheme ID and share your Scheme ID with your supporters.
nbn™ Assistance – To assist during this challenging time nbn is now providing one-to-one sessions for any families or individuals seeking some education or guidance around the nbn™ network and home connectivity. One-to-one sessions are for anyone seeking support. For more information please click here.
Have Your Say - The City of Swan’s Draft Volunteer Plan 2019-2024 – Volunteering is a key part of our community’s economic, social and cultural wellbeing. It promotes community connectedness, reduces isolation and increases social capital and community cohesion. The Volunteer Plan will guide the City’s approach to supporting, promoting and celebrating volunteering. Consultation is open from 18 May – 1 June 2020. To view a copy and/or to give feedback, read more here.
New Community Directory – The City of Swan is launching a new Community Directory and is inviting your group to create a listing so the public can easily find your contact details. The myCommunity Portal is our first free online directory of community groups, services and events within and for the City. It will appear on the City of Swan website and will be available for everyone to view. It will also be linked on the City's COVID-19 support page. If you would like to create a listing for your community group, please click here.
Chalk Art Competition – The Ellenbrook Sports Hub has announced that it is competition time! Create your own chalk challenge and upload a video of you and your family doing it. The videos with the most likes will be shortlisted to go in the running to be made permanent. For more information (and to check out the we did in Aveley for inspiration) please visit the Ellenbrook Sports Hub Facebook page here.
Great Northern Highway Temporary Closure from Tuesday 2nd June - From 7am on Tuesday 2 June, Great Northern Highway will be closed north of Brand Highway, Muchea to build a large section of pavement. It will re-open at midnight on 21 June. Read more here
National Reconciliation Week next week (27 May – 3 June). See the link below for some simple ideas to share.
Read more here
The Journey of Health and Wellbeing - This 10-minute animation charts the progress of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities from colonisation to today. It seeks to help us understand how events of the past play out in the present but offers a framework of hope and equity. The Journey of Health and Wellbeing video was developed by the Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate. It is based on the concept by Tim Muirhead and Danny Ford that has been used to enhance face-to-face Aboriginal cultural learning training in the WA health system for a number of years. The video is available at: https://youtu.be/cDYGjkcjUdg
City of Swan - COVID-19 Updates – For more information on the City of Swan’s planning and action in recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our website for the latest updates. The City of Swan is also announcing leisure and libraries reopening roadmap, where the City of Swan will gradually reopen some of your services and facilities from next week, as Coronavirus restrictions are scaled back. Read more.
City of Swan – The Mayor (and your local Councillor) - will regularly share updates, decisions and priorities in relation to the City’s response and recovery to COVID-19 on his blog. Subscribe to the Mayoral Blog for the latest COVID-19 information and follow @Swan_Mayor on Twitter.
2020-21 Regional Events Scheme - Seventy-seven events have been awarded funding as part of the 2020-21 Regional Events Scheme, with seven of the events supported through the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the events and tourism industry, these events will be held between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Includes the Avon Descent and A Taste of Chittering - Download the successful recipient list.
$1.7M Boost for City of Swan in Pearce - The City of Swan he Federal Liberal Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. The package included the establishment of a new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward of $1.3 billion of the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant payment. Allocations under the Financial Assistance Grant and Local Road and Community Infrastructure programs can be found at https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/lrci.
Drive-through COVID-19 testing now available in Midland - Patients displaying symptoms of COVID-19 can be tested for the virus without getting out of their car thanks to a newly opened drive-through COVID-19 swab collection clinic in the City of Swan. The City has worked with Western Diagnostic Pathology (WDP) to open the new clinic which is located at the Stafford Street Carpark in Midland. Swab collections are taken underneath a marquee in a section of the car park between 8am-12 noon, Mondays to Saturdays. Appointments are not required, and instead patients only need to bring a referral from their GP and their Medicare card.
The site also supports the McGowan Government's new DETECT Snapshot program which allows healthcare workers, WA Police staff, meat workers, supermarket and retail staff, and hospitality workers who are asymptomatic to undergo a swab test for COVID19 from Thursday May 28 to Wednesday June 10, 2020. The DETECT Snapshot testing blitz will provide a better understanding of any COVID-19 that may be in the community and has not been detected.
COVID-19: Easing the Restrictions – The WA state government has available a four-phase roadmap to carefully ease COVID-19 restrictions, including what this means for both community and business. Please click here to view all the details and phases, both current and planned.
Domestic violence support services – Help is Here - Domestic violence in our community is unacceptable. Everyone has the right to be free from harm and to live without fear of violence or abuse. All victims need compassionate and highly responsive support. The Help is Here campaign provides information on support services available to anyone affected by domestic and family violence, to help them access the support they need, when they need it. If you know anybody who is at risk of domestic or family violence, please encourage them to access the resources here.
Assistance for Providers and Services – Our ‘Child Care Subsidy Helpdesk’ can assist providers and services with information regarding the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package – however they are unable to provide business and financial advice to providers and services. You can email the Child Care Subsidy Helpdesk at [email protected], send your questions via an online form or call 1300 667 276 between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm (AEST), Monday – Friday. For up to date information on COVID-10 for providers and services visit the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Swan Active Videos – Various storytelling, fitness and yoga videos have been created to keep you active. Read more here.
KidSafe WA online sessions – Join a session.
Financial Wellbeing Videos and Resources - Getting Ahead With Your Money Management. Watch these videos and book a financial wellbeing workshop to learn more.
Midvale Hub Parenting Programs (via Zoom or online platforms)
Registration is essential. For more information and to register please use the following email.
Tech help service - Need help setting up an email account, troubleshooting tech issues or learning to use a new device? You can get free assistance at your local library branch! Book in for a 45-minute Tech Help session and get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Our dedicated Tech Help computers allow you to video call one of our technology specialists! Library staff will be on hand to help you get started. Read more here. Bookings made here.
#Swanlibraryinmyhome – City of Swan Libraries have an online portal dedicated to offering a range of FREE resources and activities that you can access from home. The webpage offers boredom busters, important links, and instructions to the Libraries’ eServices, as well as access to a library of storytime sessions and other filmed activities. For more information and ideas, please click here.
Leisure and Libraries - Reopening Roadmap – the City of Swan will gradually reopen some of your services and facilities from next week, as Coronavirus restrictions are scaled back. For more information about the reopening of your local services please click here.
City of Swan Libraries Programs – The latest news for the libraries is that our library programs have moved online including via YouTube and Facebook. If you have missed our programs come and check us out - there are some very tasty choices. More details of the programs that are available can be found here. There is also Tech Help available if you need it.
Community Sports Grants – The McGowan Government has announced that they will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery. Applications for Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund's (CSRFF) Annual and Forward Planning grants of up to $2 million will now open on Monday 25 May 2020, and will close on Friday 11 September 2020.
The grants will allow local not-for-profit sport, recreation or community groups and local governments to develop basic, sustainable infrastructure to increase participation in sport and recreation, while supporting the economy and creating jobs. Examples of projects that will be considered include new playing surfaces, floodlighting, upgrades to change rooms and ablutions and improvements to clubrooms. For more information please read the media release here.
Funding Boost to Support Australian Exporters and Tourism Businesses – The Export Marketing Development Grants (EMDG) program has gained a $49.8 million boost to help Australian exporters and tourism businesses fight COVID-19. Read more
The #LocalNightIn campaign will showcase the wide variety of restaurants, hotels, clubs and cafes on the list that are offering special takeaway, pick-up and delivery options to people in their local area. The list will then be used as part of a consumer-friendly platform for at-home diners to access and learn about the venues in their area that are still open for business. For further information about the #LocalNightIn campaign visit www.localnightin.com.au
COVID-19: Business and Industry Advice – for the latest information and advice, including economic and health support measures and restrictions from the State government, please click here. See also Covid-19: WA Roadmap
Open for Business – A webpage for businesses open during COVID-19 in the City of Swan is available here. Businesses that are still trading in some capacity, whether it is online or through a shop front, are encouraged to sign up and make themselves known.
Put Your Business Forward - If you're not already registered as a prospective supplier for the City of Swan, now is a good time to add your details. Having announced our $8.85 million economic stimulus package, the City is keen to commence work on a long list of capital works and maintenance projects. For more details visit our website. To register for quotation opportunities, please click here.
Subscribe to the Swan Biz eNews (helping you grow your business) here.
The Chamber of Commerce and Community (Pearce) – a driving force for business and community in the Upper North–Eastern Region in Perth and surrounds, helping our businesses and region grow. To find out more and get connected read more here.
Valley Comes Alive – Local community radio station VCA 88.5fm, has kindly offered FREE ADVERTISING for businesses within the City of Swan that are continuing to trade during these difficult times. The station also streams their service via the internet which has a global reach! Send an email for more details.
Youth Out Loud! Please view this video here The City of Swan’s Youth Out Loud! is a public speaking competition for young people aged 12 to 25 who live, work, attend school or belong to a club in the City of Swan. The theme for 2020 is "self". Entrants can win prizes and the opportunity to be heard by decision makers. Entries are now open and close Friday 5 June 2020. For more information please check out the City’s website here.
HyperVision – A youth art exhibition and competition created and run by the Hyper Team in the City of Swan. Any WA resident aged between 12 and 25 who would like their artwork exhibited at HyperVision and/or shared on social media is encouraged to apply now. For more information click here.
Coolroom & Bullseye Youth Centres present Quiz Time every Friday at 5p.m. Free, with great prizes to be won! Participants must be aged 12 – 25 years and either live, go to school, recreate or work within City of Swan. Friday 5th June’s theme is The Simpsons. Registration is essential, to register send a Direct or Private Message on either Coolroom or Bullseye’s social pages.
Community Development – Paul Goodley - [email protected]
Youth Development – Rebecca Naisbitt - [email protected]
Place Manager – Matthew Hunt - [email protected]
Please advise us directly if you would like to be removed from this listing, and please send through any information that you would like to share with all, and we can include this within.
We have also included within the information links to the City’s web site and specific eNewsletters that in many circumstances address questions and provide updates on all things community. We would encourage you all to subscribe to the e-newsletters here.
Stay healthy and informed.
Paul Goodley Community Development Officer - Rural
Lifespan Services
It’s been a changing week with the weather, but great ending with news from the Premier! Hope all are safe and dry!
We continue to receive plenty of content to share with you again this week, hopefully reducing down the number of emails we all receive.
Please also pass this electronic communication on to your networks and members as you see appropriate and consider direct subscription for updates from the City’s web site here. All on the distribution list are from community groups, organisations, individuals or service providers within and around the Bullsbrook (and surrounding) community.
Bullsbrook Community Update – 29th May
- In the Community – Good News
Containers for Change is launching across WA on 1 October - WA is now just 18 weeks away from having a brand-new recycling program, which gives you the chance to earn cash and make real environmental change at the same time.
Containers for Change let you cash in eligible drink containers for 10c each at any authorised Refund Point across WA.
Whether you’re keen to earn a bit of extra cash, raise money for your local sports club or even donate to your favourite charity, Containers for Change provides a way. What you can do - Sign up for a Containers for Change Scheme ID today.
You can also use a Scheme ID to fundraise - Charities, community groups, clubs and organisations can use their Scheme ID to raise much-needed funds. Register online for a Containers for Change Scheme ID and share your Scheme ID with your supporters.
nbn™ Assistance – To assist during this challenging time nbn is now providing one-to-one sessions for any families or individuals seeking some education or guidance around the nbn™ network and home connectivity. One-to-one sessions are for anyone seeking support. For more information please click here.
Have Your Say - The City of Swan’s Draft Volunteer Plan 2019-2024 – Volunteering is a key part of our community’s economic, social and cultural wellbeing. It promotes community connectedness, reduces isolation and increases social capital and community cohesion. The Volunteer Plan will guide the City’s approach to supporting, promoting and celebrating volunteering. Consultation is open from 18 May – 1 June 2020. To view a copy and/or to give feedback, read more here.
New Community Directory – The City of Swan is launching a new Community Directory and is inviting your group to create a listing so the public can easily find your contact details. The myCommunity Portal is our first free online directory of community groups, services and events within and for the City. It will appear on the City of Swan website and will be available for everyone to view. It will also be linked on the City's COVID-19 support page. If you would like to create a listing for your community group, please click here.
Chalk Art Competition – The Ellenbrook Sports Hub has announced that it is competition time! Create your own chalk challenge and upload a video of you and your family doing it. The videos with the most likes will be shortlisted to go in the running to be made permanent. For more information (and to check out the we did in Aveley for inspiration) please visit the Ellenbrook Sports Hub Facebook page here.
- In the Know
Great Northern Highway Temporary Closure from Tuesday 2nd June - From 7am on Tuesday 2 June, Great Northern Highway will be closed north of Brand Highway, Muchea to build a large section of pavement. It will re-open at midnight on 21 June. Read more here
National Reconciliation Week next week (27 May – 3 June). See the link below for some simple ideas to share.
Read more here
The Journey of Health and Wellbeing - This 10-minute animation charts the progress of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities from colonisation to today. It seeks to help us understand how events of the past play out in the present but offers a framework of hope and equity. The Journey of Health and Wellbeing video was developed by the Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate. It is based on the concept by Tim Muirhead and Danny Ford that has been used to enhance face-to-face Aboriginal cultural learning training in the WA health system for a number of years. The video is available at: https://youtu.be/cDYGjkcjUdg
City of Swan - COVID-19 Updates – For more information on the City of Swan’s planning and action in recovery and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our website for the latest updates. The City of Swan is also announcing leisure and libraries reopening roadmap, where the City of Swan will gradually reopen some of your services and facilities from next week, as Coronavirus restrictions are scaled back. Read more.
City of Swan – The Mayor (and your local Councillor) - will regularly share updates, decisions and priorities in relation to the City’s response and recovery to COVID-19 on his blog. Subscribe to the Mayoral Blog for the latest COVID-19 information and follow @Swan_Mayor on Twitter.
2020-21 Regional Events Scheme - Seventy-seven events have been awarded funding as part of the 2020-21 Regional Events Scheme, with seven of the events supported through the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme. Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the events and tourism industry, these events will be held between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Includes the Avon Descent and A Taste of Chittering - Download the successful recipient list.
$1.7M Boost for City of Swan in Pearce - The City of Swan he Federal Liberal Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. The package included the establishment of a new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and the bringing forward of $1.3 billion of the 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grant payment. Allocations under the Financial Assistance Grant and Local Road and Community Infrastructure programs can be found at https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/lrci.
- COVID-19 – Supporting Resources
Drive-through COVID-19 testing now available in Midland - Patients displaying symptoms of COVID-19 can be tested for the virus without getting out of their car thanks to a newly opened drive-through COVID-19 swab collection clinic in the City of Swan. The City has worked with Western Diagnostic Pathology (WDP) to open the new clinic which is located at the Stafford Street Carpark in Midland. Swab collections are taken underneath a marquee in a section of the car park between 8am-12 noon, Mondays to Saturdays. Appointments are not required, and instead patients only need to bring a referral from their GP and their Medicare card.
The site also supports the McGowan Government's new DETECT Snapshot program which allows healthcare workers, WA Police staff, meat workers, supermarket and retail staff, and hospitality workers who are asymptomatic to undergo a swab test for COVID19 from Thursday May 28 to Wednesday June 10, 2020. The DETECT Snapshot testing blitz will provide a better understanding of any COVID-19 that may be in the community and has not been detected.
COVID-19: Easing the Restrictions – The WA state government has available a four-phase roadmap to carefully ease COVID-19 restrictions, including what this means for both community and business. Please click here to view all the details and phases, both current and planned.
- Family View – Supporting local families
Domestic violence support services – Help is Here - Domestic violence in our community is unacceptable. Everyone has the right to be free from harm and to live without fear of violence or abuse. All victims need compassionate and highly responsive support. The Help is Here campaign provides information on support services available to anyone affected by domestic and family violence, to help them access the support they need, when they need it. If you know anybody who is at risk of domestic or family violence, please encourage them to access the resources here.
Assistance for Providers and Services – Our ‘Child Care Subsidy Helpdesk’ can assist providers and services with information regarding the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package – however they are unable to provide business and financial advice to providers and services. You can email the Child Care Subsidy Helpdesk at [email protected], send your questions via an online form or call 1300 667 276 between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm (AEST), Monday – Friday. For up to date information on COVID-10 for providers and services visit the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Swan Active Videos – Various storytelling, fitness and yoga videos have been created to keep you active. Read more here.
- Webinars and Forums – Interest and support
KidSafe WA online sessions – Join a session.
- This webinar will explore common injuries happening to children in and around the home. Contact Kristen here or register here.
Financial Wellbeing Videos and Resources - Getting Ahead With Your Money Management. Watch these videos and book a financial wellbeing workshop to learn more.
Midvale Hub Parenting Programs (via Zoom or online platforms)
- 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching - A parenting program for parents of children aged 3 - 10 years
- Circle of Security Parenting - A parenting program for parents of children aged 4 months - 6 years
Registration is essential. For more information and to register please use the following email.
- Library Look
Tech help service - Need help setting up an email account, troubleshooting tech issues or learning to use a new device? You can get free assistance at your local library branch! Book in for a 45-minute Tech Help session and get one-on-one help with all your technology questions. Our dedicated Tech Help computers allow you to video call one of our technology specialists! Library staff will be on hand to help you get started. Read more here. Bookings made here.
#Swanlibraryinmyhome – City of Swan Libraries have an online portal dedicated to offering a range of FREE resources and activities that you can access from home. The webpage offers boredom busters, important links, and instructions to the Libraries’ eServices, as well as access to a library of storytime sessions and other filmed activities. For more information and ideas, please click here.
Leisure and Libraries - Reopening Roadmap – the City of Swan will gradually reopen some of your services and facilities from next week, as Coronavirus restrictions are scaled back. For more information about the reopening of your local services please click here.
City of Swan Libraries Programs – The latest news for the libraries is that our library programs have moved online including via YouTube and Facebook. If you have missed our programs come and check us out - there are some very tasty choices. More details of the programs that are available can be found here. There is also Tech Help available if you need it.
- Money Corner
Community Sports Grants – The McGowan Government has announced that they will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery. Applications for Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund's (CSRFF) Annual and Forward Planning grants of up to $2 million will now open on Monday 25 May 2020, and will close on Friday 11 September 2020.
The grants will allow local not-for-profit sport, recreation or community groups and local governments to develop basic, sustainable infrastructure to increase participation in sport and recreation, while supporting the economy and creating jobs. Examples of projects that will be considered include new playing surfaces, floodlighting, upgrades to change rooms and ablutions and improvements to clubrooms. For more information please read the media release here.
Funding Boost to Support Australian Exporters and Tourism Businesses – The Export Marketing Development Grants (EMDG) program has gained a $49.8 million boost to help Australian exporters and tourism businesses fight COVID-19. Read more
- Business Corner
The #LocalNightIn campaign will showcase the wide variety of restaurants, hotels, clubs and cafes on the list that are offering special takeaway, pick-up and delivery options to people in their local area. The list will then be used as part of a consumer-friendly platform for at-home diners to access and learn about the venues in their area that are still open for business. For further information about the #LocalNightIn campaign visit www.localnightin.com.au
COVID-19: Business and Industry Advice – for the latest information and advice, including economic and health support measures and restrictions from the State government, please click here. See also Covid-19: WA Roadmap
Open for Business – A webpage for businesses open during COVID-19 in the City of Swan is available here. Businesses that are still trading in some capacity, whether it is online or through a shop front, are encouraged to sign up and make themselves known.
Put Your Business Forward - If you're not already registered as a prospective supplier for the City of Swan, now is a good time to add your details. Having announced our $8.85 million economic stimulus package, the City is keen to commence work on a long list of capital works and maintenance projects. For more details visit our website. To register for quotation opportunities, please click here.
Subscribe to the Swan Biz eNews (helping you grow your business) here.
The Chamber of Commerce and Community (Pearce) – a driving force for business and community in the Upper North–Eastern Region in Perth and surrounds, helping our businesses and region grow. To find out more and get connected read more here.
Valley Comes Alive – Local community radio station VCA 88.5fm, has kindly offered FREE ADVERTISING for businesses within the City of Swan that are continuing to trade during these difficult times. The station also streams their service via the internet which has a global reach! Send an email for more details.
- Spotlight on Youth
Youth Out Loud! Please view this video here The City of Swan’s Youth Out Loud! is a public speaking competition for young people aged 12 to 25 who live, work, attend school or belong to a club in the City of Swan. The theme for 2020 is "self". Entrants can win prizes and the opportunity to be heard by decision makers. Entries are now open and close Friday 5 June 2020. For more information please check out the City’s website here.
HyperVision – A youth art exhibition and competition created and run by the Hyper Team in the City of Swan. Any WA resident aged between 12 and 25 who would like their artwork exhibited at HyperVision and/or shared on social media is encouraged to apply now. For more information click here.
Coolroom & Bullseye Youth Centres present Quiz Time every Friday at 5p.m. Free, with great prizes to be won! Participants must be aged 12 – 25 years and either live, go to school, recreate or work within City of Swan. Friday 5th June’s theme is The Simpsons. Registration is essential, to register send a Direct or Private Message on either Coolroom or Bullseye’s social pages.
- Facebook – The Shack Bullsbrook or Coolroom Ellenbrook
- Instagram – bullseyeyouthcentre or coolroom_ellenbrook
- Facebook – The Shack Bullsbrook or Coolroom Ellenbrook or City of Swan Libraries
- Instagram – bullseyeyouthcentre or coolroom_ellenbrook or coslibraries
- Key contacts at Place
Community Development – Paul Goodley - [email protected]
Youth Development – Rebecca Naisbitt - [email protected]
Place Manager – Matthew Hunt - [email protected]
Please advise us directly if you would like to be removed from this listing, and please send through any information that you would like to share with all, and we can include this within.
We have also included within the information links to the City’s web site and specific eNewsletters that in many circumstances address questions and provide updates on all things community. We would encourage you all to subscribe to the e-newsletters here.
Stay healthy and informed.
Paul Goodley Community Development Officer - Rural
Lifespan Services
