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Meet the Authors – Crime Writers

Joondalup Libraries, in partnership with Dymocks Joondalup, will host three visiting crime authors over the next three months – Dave Warner, Candice Fox and Michael Robotham. All authors are well established crime writers, and these events are not to be missed! Book your seat today and enjoy an evening of literature and crime.

Meet the Author – Dave Warner
Thursday 2 May 2024, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
Dave Warner is an author, musician and screenwriter. He has twelve published novels and six non-fiction books. Dave will talk about his latest novel, Summer of Blood, and will be accompanied by his long-time guitarist and collaborator, Tony Durant.

Tickets cost $5.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Candice Fox
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
Candice Fox is the author of ten internationally bestselling crime novels and the winner of three prestigious Ned Kelly Awards. Candice’s will talk about her latest nail-biting crime novel, Devil’s Kitchen.

Tickets cost $5.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Michael Robotham
Wednesday 17 July 2024, 6.00pm
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Joondalup Libraries are delighted to host the bestselling and award-winning master of crime, Michael Robotham. Michael will be talking about his latest book Storm Child, which has been described as a riveting and absorbing masterpiece – a cancel-your-social-plans and ignore-your-family kind of book.

Tickets cost $12.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

For more information call 9400 4751.

Aboriginal Experience at Yanchep National Park

Adults aged 50 and older are invited to join us for an Aboriginal Experience outing to Yanchep National Park as part of the Outbound Discovery program, ahead of National Reconciliation Week. The event will be held on Tuesday 21 May 2024, with the bus departing from Whitford Library at 9.30am, returning at 2pm.

Discover the culture of the Noongar people of WA’s southwest at Yanchep National Park, including their seasonal movements, language and how knowledge is passed from generation to generation. See tools such as spears and boomerangs, a didgeridoo demonstration and discover the significance of plants and animals to Noongar people.

Book online via Ticketbooth.

Tickets cost $8 for City of Joondalup concession card holders, or $15 for adults.

Picture: Tourism WA / DBCA

WA Tree Festival 2024

The City of Joondalup is excited to collaborate for a second year with the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and other local governments for the WA Tree Festival from Saturday 6 April 2024 – Sunday 5 May 2024.

The WA Tree Festival brings local councils and the community together to help share the value of trees collectively, so that we can all work to protect and improve our urban tree canopy in the Perth metropolitan area.

Trees are essential in a warming climate – they cool us down, provide habitat for wildlife, and make our neighbourhoods look and feel better. By highlighting the benefits of trees and understanding the issues we face around tree canopy loss, we can improve our urban tree canopy.

Trees for nature

Urban tree canopy provides critical support for biodiversity, which in turn supports us. Greater biodiversity supports disease resistance, carbon sequestration, and food security, but it also supports plants, animals, and microorganisms in our ecosystems.

Many threatened species, such as our beloved Carnaby Black Cockatoos, are at risk of becoming extinct due to habitat loss and loss of trees. Trees provide a habitat for our fauna.

Trees for cooler suburbs

The urban heat island effect is caused by concrete and hardstand surfaces heating up the surface temperature and making the air hotter. Trees can substantially lower daytime temperatures in our suburbs by providing shade and transpiration. This means trees can help mitigate the effects of a warming climate due to climate change.

Trees for health and wellbeing

Trees strengthen our mental and physical health. A connection to nature has been shown to support happiness, health, and wellbeing. Trees also help us relax, reducing stress and blood pressure and improving mood. Time spent in nature also improves cognitive function and enhances our learning abilities.

What’s on?

Branch out and explore the trees in your local area and our urban areas through events and programs that the City is running throughout the month to celebrate the importance and the values of trees.

WA Tree Festival Walking Trail and Competition Neil Hawkins Park Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE \| No bookings required The City’s Terrific Trees, Pretty Plants and Attractive Animals Walking Trail competition is back for its second year! Enjoy this beautiful 1.1km walk through Neil Hawkins Park, read the signs and answer all 20 questions to go in the running to win one of five Conservation Prize Packs. For further details about Neil Hawkins Walking Trail Competition, visit Ticketbooth webpage.
Free street trees All locations FREE \| No bookings required The City will supply and plant trees on residential verges for free. Green your neighbourhood with up to three new trees from the City’s Preferred Street Tree Species List, or you can also apply for approval to plant your own verge tree. Visit the City’s website for further details.
Nature Play Passports Available at all Joondalup Libraries Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE \| No bookings required Get outside and explore nature! Our kid’s Nature Play Passport is available free of charge from our Libraries or online. Try and visit all the parks and beaches and complete the activities before the festival ends.
Noongar Cultural Coastal Walks Hillarys Marina Lake Saturday 4 May 2024. Various times. Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Explore the culture, history and natural beauty of our coastline with knowledgeable Noongar guide, Olman Walley. You will be guided through the stunning sights of Whitfords Nodes and our pristine coastline to share information about Noongar culture, music, stories and local flora and fauna. Visit Perth NRM website and register now.
Discovery Session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop one Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am Tickets $15 \| Bookings required Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop two Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 11.00am – 12.15pm Tickets $15 \| Bookings required Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: A Biodiverse Urban Forest Woodvale Library Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Join WA Loves Nature to learn more about bushland within the City and the importance of urban trees, and take home the perfect tree seedling for you. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: Capturing the Essence of Trees Joondalup Library Saturday 6 April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Professional photographer Mike Pelusey will show you how to celebrate trees with his three step photographic process. Suitable for photography on cameras, smartphones or both. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery Session: Native Animal Rescue Whitford Library Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Join our local Native Animal Rescue team and their work in rehabilitating native animals back into their natural habitat. Learn about backyard wildlife and how we can protect them. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery Outbound: Botanic Gardens Wanneroo Whitford Library Friday 19 April 2024, 10.00am – 1.30pm Tickets $0 – 15 \| Bookings required Aimed at residents aged 50. Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens and learn about the wonderful trees and plants that are promoting urban biodiversity. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
All Natural Wall Hangings – School Holiday Program Woodvale Library Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 \| 7-12 years Discover how to source natural materials from your backyard and create your own unique wall hanging or wind chime. Experiment with sticks, plants and all things natural to make a beautiful decoration. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Worms, Worms, Worms – School Holiday Program Whitford Library Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 \| 5-12 years An educational, informative and hands-on workshop all about worms. Includes worms role in waste management, recycling, mini beasts, gardening and worm biology. Each child makes their own mini worm farm to take home. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Nature Prints – School Holiday Program Duncraig Library Friday 12 April 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets $4 \| 7-12 years Have you ever wondered how to make prints using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to create textures and designs in clay. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Story time under the trees All libraries 29 April – 4 May 2024. Various times. FREE \| No bookings required Regular storytimes at all Libraries will focus on trees for this week. Sessions will move outdoors under the trees, weather permitting. For further details, visit the City’s webpage.

What trees are flowering in Djeran?

April and May form the Noongar season of Djeran, which is represented by the colour green and is the time of the year when the cooler weather begins.

If you are visiting any of the City’s natural areas during the WA Tree Festival in Djeran, keep an eye out for Marri and Banksia flowering, as well as the Casuarina’s red ‘rust’ and seed cones forming. It’s also a time where feasts of Bayou (seeds) from the City’s emblem, the Djiridji or Zamia Palm, were traditionally eaten after being collected and stored for treatment in the previous season of Bunuru.

While travelling along the streets in our local neighbourhoods, you will also see the bright and vibrant blooms of the Red Flowering Gums.

Eats and Drinks

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the WA Tree Festival in Djeran and explore the diverse culinary options after enjoying its natural areas. From casual cafes serving breakfasts and lunches to a range of pubs, bars and restaurants offering a diverse range of flavours and drinks. Refer to the map below to discover the options available.

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Animals Uptown

Join the hunt!

Monday 1 April – Sunday 30 June 2024
Joondalup City Centre

Discover a trail of life-sized, geometric shaped creatures, from a giraffe to a meerkat, an Asian elephant to a fennec fox. Along the trail, participants can learn about the animals’ backgrounds and collect stamps from participating businesses.

Maps are available along the trail. Trekkers can start at any point.

Animals Uptown is a collaboration between ten local schools, ten local businesses, and artist Sean Adamas.

To discover more of Joondalup’s hidden treasures, follow @Uptown.Joondalup on Instagram and Facebook.

Participating businesses include Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City, Good Games, Chopin Patisserie and Cafe, Joondalup Convenience Store, Harcourts Alliance, Paper Avenue Cafe, Erine Hawes Optometrist Quest Joondalup, Le Papillon Patisserie and Joondalup Library.

Participating schools include: Beaumaris Primary School, Beldon Education Support Centre, Burns Beach Primary School, Hillarys Primary School, Kinross College, Kinross Primary School, Mullaloo Beach Primary School, Ocean Reef Primary School, Ocean Reef Senior High School, and Poynter Primary School.

Animal Uptown guided tour

Saturday 18 May
Tuesday 28 May
Wednesday 12 June
Saturday 29 June
10.50am – 12.15pm

Meet outside Shingle Inn, Lakeside Joondalup mid-east upper level.

Join us on an Animals Uptown guided tour with collaborative Artist Sean Adamas, learn about the inspiration, creative techniques, and the collaborative process.

Please arrive at 10:50am for an 11.00am start. Tours are approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes long, so you can pick up a coffee or drink along the way from a participating cafe.

This is a free event, but registration is essential. Book online via Ticketbooth.

Community contribution colouring in

Collect a pattern to colour in and submit it. It may be included in the Joondalup Library giraffe sculpture.

You can pick up a pattern from Joondalup Library at 102 Boas Avenue and colour it on site or take it home. Alternatively, you can download the pattern from the “Documents and Downloads” below and print it. Submissions will be received at the Joondalup Library until Monday 29 April.

April school holidays at the Libraries

Autumn is Tree-mendous!

Be inspired to get back to nature these school holidays as we celebrate the WA Tree Festival. Join the Libraries for a range of fun and creative activities featuring plants, animals and all things natural.

Cost is $4.00 per child per activity.

Bookings for the activities below open online on Monday 18 March, 9.30am.

Please note:

Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
There is a maximum of three events per child

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Pyjama Story Time – Free
Thursday 4 April, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, Duncraig Library
Put on your pyjamas, bring your bedtime buddy or blankie and join us for a special evening of stories, songs and special activities at the library. Suitable for ages two to five years.
Register via Ticketbooth

Wildcards with Sean Adamas – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 8 April, 10.00 – 11.30am, Joondalup Library
Join artist Sean Adamas to create your own artwork based on the animals created for Uptown Wild Animals. You will be inspired by a variety of flora and fauna for this creative workshop. Suitable for ages five to 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Minecraft Engineers
Tuesday 9 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Whitford Library
Let your imagination run wild at this special Minecraft activity and build amazing worlds with Redstone in creative mode. Discover new ideas and share your creations with the group. Please note you will need to bring your own device with Minecraft installed. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

All Natural Wall Hangings – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 10 April, 10.00 – 11.00am, Woodvale Library
Discover how to source natural materials from your backyard and create your own unique wall hanging or wind chime. Experiment with sticks, plants and all things natural to make a beautiful decoration for your garden or room. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Worms, Worms, Worms – FULLY BOOKED
Thursday 11 April, 10.00 – 11.00am, Whitford Library
Discover the wonderful world of worms in this hands-on, informative, and entertaining activity. Learn about recycling and worm biology, and make your own mini worm farm to take home. Suitable for ages five to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Nature Prints – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
Have you ever wondered how to make prints using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to create textures and designs in clay. Suitable for ages seven to 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Free Activities – no bookings required

Treasure Hunt
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special tree-themed Treasure Hunt. You could win a Dymocks book voucher.

Story Time
All Libraries
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular storytime sessions.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. For further information, visit the City’s website.

Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 4 April, 10.00am
Thursday 11 April, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.

Imagination Station
Sunday 7 April, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Joondalup Library
Join in for an hour of craft activities and let your creative side run free. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.

To keep up to date with activities in the school holidays, subscribe to the Libraries eNewsletter and follow the Libraries on Facebook and Instagram.

Waterwise Demonstration Garden

Lawns are often used in home gardens and public open spaces for amenity and aesthetic reasons, however, with a warming climate and the increasing need to conserve water and cool down our streets, many people are opting to transform their lawned areas into waterwise and biodiverse gardens.

Waterwise gardens have so many benefits. Waterwise and native gardens not only save water, reduce the urban heat island effect, provide habitat for local wildlife and improve biodiversity, but they also provide many physical and mental health and well-being benefits for the entire community.

The City aims to promote waterwise and native gardens and their benefits through its many waterwise initiatives.

Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

The City of Joondalup installed a waterwise and biodiverse native garden out in front of the City’s Administration Building in July 2023. The project was proudly supported by the Water Corporation and designed by The Forever Project.

The City of Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

Growing local native plants

The front garden of the Administration Building was previously overgrown and required regular irrigation using groundwater. The exotic plant species were removed from the garden, but the native plants, such as the existing Silver Princess tree and mature Acorn Banksias, were retained.

The garden bed was transformed into a living waterwise landscape full of local flora species and a habitat for wildlife. Over 200 new native species were planted, such as Ground Banksia, Native Pigface and Tar Bush. A new Jarrah tree was also planted in the garden to provide shade and increase the urban tree canopy. Using all locally native species meant that the plants were adapted to the local soil conditions and climate.

The City encourages growing local native plants that suit your soil type. To find out soil type and discover local native plants that will thrive in your garden, visit our Growing Local Native Plants webpage.

Habitat for wildlife

The garden’s existing limestone rocks were retained so that they could continue to provide a habitat for the lizards and birds that frequently visit the garden.

Two gabion seats, filled with additional limestone rocks, were made and added to the garden. These seats not only entice visitors to sit and enjoy the garden but also provide additional protection to wildlife from the weather and predators.

A bird bath was installed in the garden to provide a water source for wildlife and add visual amenities. Small native birds such as the Djidi Djidi (Willie Wagtail) and the Bandiny (New Holland Honeyeater) are frequently seen enjoying the garden and the habitat it provides for them.

Visit our Protect our Wildlife resource to find out more ways to provide habitat and protection for wildlife.

Residents watched as the Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden transformed into a Waterwise and biodiverse garden.

Residents attended to watch the transformation while The Forever Project delivered a presentation on creating Waterwise native gardens. Attendees learned about soil improvements and techniques, waterwise native plants, weed management and garden maintenance tips for them to take home to their own gardens.

Waterwise and firewise design

Alongside the native plants that require very little water, pathogen-free course mulch was used to retain moisture and also provide visual aesthetics. Recycled rock and rubble materials were used to form the garden’s pathway, which also meant the garden was a firewire design.

The garden now features educational signage full of waterwise gardening tips, local native plant species information, waterwise plant ratings and habitat ratings.

Signage highlights the species in the demonstration garden, their waterwise ratings and habitat overview.

Waterwise gardens green, beautify and cool our communities. Waterwise demonstration gardens like the City’s Administration building garden raise awareness of the importance of verges and gardens as green spaces that can provide canopy cover and habitat for wildlife.

Signage in the garden highlights waterwise gardening techniques, including soil preparation, plant selection and timing, mulching and watering tips.

Why Waterwise biodiverse gardening?

Whether it’s your verge, entire front garden or just a small garden bed around the side of your house, implementing a waterwise and biodiverse garden has so many huge benefits.

You will save water.
You will save time maintaining your garden. Waterwise native gardens often require less weeding, pruning, mulching, and hand watering.
Your garden will look amazing all year round.
Creates a climate-resilient and long-term sustainable garden.
Provides habitat for wildlife, and you will enjoy many more birds, lizards, small marsupials and even frogs in your garden.
Cool your home and counteract the urban heat island effect.
Contributes to healthy drainage around your home.
Improves the value of your property.
Improves your and the community’s mental and physical health.

By creating waterwise gardens and requesting a free street tree from the City, you can help to create cool, green and biodiverse neighborhoods that combat the urban heat island effect and help build a sustainable and climate-resilient community.

Tips and resources

Create a ReWild garden for wildlife and access resources and tips customized to your garden, visit Bring Nature Home • ReWild Perth webpage.
Learn how to create a waterwise verge garden.
Find out more through our waterwise verge garden guide and infographic.
Find suitable plants for your local area and garden type.
Learn about growing biodiverse and waterwise gardens.
Search Water Corporations directory’s for waterwise plants, waterwise specialists and waterwise products. 
Find Waterwise gardening styles and inspiration, visit the Water Corporation low maintenance garden design for Perth website.
For our previous Waterwise Rebate Program winners and to view their gardens, visit Waterwise Verge Garden Competition – 2023 Winners Announced – City of Joondalup.
Get free mulch from the City using mulch vouchers or from Mulchnet. We recommend only using eucalyptus prunings from Mulchnet due to Polyphagous shot-hole borer risk with non-native mulch. 
Street Verge Guidelines. 
Apply for a free street tree on your verge Free street tree application.

Commercial, recreational and heavy vehicle parking

There are parking restrictions for residents who have:

Caravans
Trailers
Boats
Trucks
Motor vehicles used in trade or business, heavier than 2.5 tonnes
Heavy vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes and longer than 7.5 metres (trailers inclusive)

These vehicles cannot be parked or protruded onto the verge and cannot be parked on the verge for more than three consecutive hours between the hours of 7.00am – 6.00pm. The exception is when a vehicle is being loaded or unloaded but must be done as quickly as possible.

These types of vehicles cannot be parked on a verge at any time between 6.00pm – 7.00am.

Heavy and long vehicles cannot be parked on the road for more than one hour unless engaged in the picking up or delivery of goods.

A heavy vehicle or long vehicle is a vehicle that weighs more than 4.5 tonnes and is more than 7.5 metres in length inclusive of any trailer.

For commercial and recreational vehicle parking on private property, please refer to the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 3 or alternatively contact the City’s Planning Services.

Community, kindness and sustainability

The Facebook group Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and Surrounds was established in 2018 by passionate community member and Kingsley local, Sharon Pengelly. The group has since grown to over 1,600 like-minded community members from across the City of Joondalup suburbs, where the local community share ideas about sustainable living, gardening, recycling and all things environmental!

Building an online community

Sharon has always been passionate about learning and sharing ideas with others, especially about the environment and sustainable living. When she established the Facebook group, her aim was to create a discussion forum for like-minded community members to share ideas and discuss sustainability in a positive, constructive way.

When Sharon started the group, her goal was to have a small group of people who could help with basic guidance regarding sustainable living. Sharon said she would have been happy with just 50 community members, but it has now grown to a community of over 1,600 members from all over the Northern suburbs, and some members are even from overseas.

“It’s wonderful to see so many people wanting to join and see what our community is about. Hopefully, joining our group inspires them to recreate something similar in their own local community,” says Sharon.

Sharon Pengelly, Kingsley local, started the ‘Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and surrounds’ Facebook group in 2018.

Sharon has always wanted to leave a light environmental footprint on the planet. She is a self-identified “mad keen gardener” with a beautiful vegetable garden (pictured below) to show for it. Sharon has attended courses in sustainable living, such as the Earth Carers course led by Peg Davies, where she learned about protecting the environment through reducing, reusing and recycling waste. She also attended a Sustainable Living course held by Kath Moller of Duncraig Edible Garden, which focused on regenerative living, community, environment, gardening and household. Sharon shares her knowledge within her Facebook group.

Sharon enjoys spending her time growing a lot of her own quality produce in her backyard.

Sharon’s Facebook group grew fast, and it wasn’t long before Liz Bennett began helping Sharon manage and ‘admin’ the group. Like Sharon, Liz is an avid gardener and could be entirely self-sufficient with her fruit and vegetable production. Liz also attended the Greenwood Sustainable Living course. Together with the other group members, they have all made the group the wonderful community that it is today.

Grow Free Carts

Liz established the Greenwood Grow Free cart in 2022. Grow Free Carts provides a central place for the community to swap and share excess homegrown produce, preserves, cuttings, potted edible plants, and other items related to sustainable gardening. Community members can do direct swaps or leave something they are gifting. Sharon’s Facebook group allows Liz and other community members to post what is on offer so that nothing goes to waste!

Liz and her Grow Free Cart. The cart was painted by local indigenous artist JJ Lane.

Community, kindness, and Sustainability

‘Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and surrounds’ is an inclusive online space to discuss sustainable living. The group ranges from beginner community members to experts and community groups who have a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience to support anyone on their sustainable journey.

The group has held and supported several workshops for its members, such as a Worm Farming workshop, Clothes Swaps, Waste facility tours, and an ‘All you need to know about growing citrus and edibles’ workshop. Sharon and Liz are excited for the year ahead, with the 2024 event calendar being full of amazing activities and workshops for the group. Future workshops for group members include cheese making, sourdough bread making, gardening, shopping without plastic and more!

Sharon with Debbie and Kevin from the Worm Shed.

Many friendships have been formed through the ‘Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds’ Facebook group, and for Sharon that is the most rewarding part of it all. The community’s like-mindedness and aspirations for wanting to do their bit for the planet demonstrate this group’s wonderful asset to the community.

The page regularly receives positive comments from group members, such as “you do a great job of connecting us throughout the year and inspiring us” and “this is such a happy, inclusive, informative and uplifting page,” which makes all her amazing work coordinating the group worth it.

Group members have the opportunity to participate in a range of sustainable living workshops, such as Clothes Swaps by Jessica Bennison.

The group enjoys supporting local community groups and sustainable businesses through its Facebook page. Some of the fantastic local groups and businesses that have helped this group are:

Staying connected during COVID-19

During COVID-19, lockdowns and isolation requirements meant that the group was an invaluable asset for keeping the community connected. Not only was the group a social outlet for those in isolation, but it helped grow community spirit and connection. Many individuals made themselves available to others who needed help running errands, dropping off produce or even shopping for strangers who needed a helping hand. While for some communities, COVID-19 resulted in unfortunate community breakdown, Sharon’s virtual group helped people maintain connections to the local community.

Sharon’s six sustainability suggestions

Join Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds and become part of Sharon’s sustainable community. Here are some of her suggestions to help get you started on your journey.

1. Reduce waste

Following the waste hierarchy of avoiding waste, reducing your waste, reusing what you can’t reduce, and recycling as a last resort is the most basic way you can make a difference at home and lessen your impact on the environment.

Reducing waste should be your priority. Check the packaging that comes with your supermarket purchases, select the cardboard packaging option, and BYO your own containers and produce bags to lessen your impact on the environment.

2. Reuse and repurpose waste

When reducing waste is not possible, reuse and repurpose what you have. Take your old containers and produce bags to your local shop, use the old coffee jar as a storage container, and find other creative ways to reuse or repurpose your waste. You can also repurpose your waste by joining your local ‘Buy Nothing’ group on Facebook to pay it forward or find something you need rather than purchasing new.

3. Recycle waste

Where waste can’t be reduced, reused or repurposed, as a last resort, try to recycle. Check out what can be recycled in your yellow lid recycling bin, and check out your local recycling hub for materials that can’t go in your bin. Marion Green’s St Nic’s Recycling Hub collects and recycles some items that can’t go directly into your yellow lid bin! You can also recycle waste by placing any food scraps or garden waste into a compost or worm farm at home.

4. Grow into gardening

Plant your own little patch of paradise and try your shot at gardening. Whether you use raised beds or create a container garden to grow your own produce or transform your garden into a biodiverse paradise full of native plants, each small change has a huge impact. Creating your very own ecosystem in your backyard is incredibly rewarding, and you will be supporting local wildlife!

5. Lifestyle choices

Living sustainably is a lifestyle. Start small, and you will eventually change your habits over time, and each new habit will eventually make a large impact. Trying to do too much at once will set you up to fail. There is an abundance of people in Sharon’s group who are ready to help you get started. Before you know it, you will be reducing your very own environmental footprint in your community and helping others get started, too.

6. Join the sustainable community

Come and join the community, bring an open mind and a bucket full of kindness. From little things, big things will grow.

Members of the Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds group at a Waste facility tour.

As we move into a future where we need to reduce our environmental impact, we all need to focus our journey towards a more regenerative lifestyle in our community, environment, garden, workplace and household. Sustainable living practices are necessary to meet our needs without compromising a healthy planet for future generations and our natural environment.

Other tips and resources:

Start a ReWild Garden at your home, create a personal profile and your own garden action plan to track your progress Starting a ReWild Garden.
Join or register a Friends Group Friends group – City of Joondalup.
View our new interactive map to discover your soil type and the plants that best suit your garden Growing local native plants – City of Joondalup.
Grow a Waterwise verge garden.
Tips to reduce your energy, visit the City’s webpage Reducing energy use – City of Joondalup.
Tips for reducing waste, visit the City’s webpage Reducing waste – City of Joondalup.
Tips for saving water.
Learn about common weeds on your property and how to manage them, read Being WEEDwise – Environmental Weeds brochure.
Learn about common garden escapees by reading the Being WEEDwise – Garden Escapees brochure.
Apply for a free street tree to cool your neighbourhood and provide a habitat for wildlife Street tree planting – City of Joondalup.

Subscribe to the City of Joondalup’s Sustainability eNewsletter to stay updated about environmental news, stories, and events. Sign up for the eNewsletter – City of Joondalup.

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Meet the Authors – February 2024

Meet the Author - Rachael Johns

Meet the Author – Rachael Johns
Wednesday 7 February, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library

Rachael Johns is Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories, and will be in conversation with author Tess Woods to talk about her latest book. The Other Bridget is a feelgood comedy, about a hopeless romantic librarian called Bridget Jones living in Fremantle.

More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author - Dervla McTiernan

Meet the Author – Dervla McTiernan
Thursday 29 February, 6.00pm
St Stephens School Theatre

Exclusive Pre-Release Book Launch

Internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed author Dervla McTiernan will be showcasing her new book What happened to Nina?

In this emotional thriller, Nina and Simon are the perfect couple – young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.

More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Authors’ books will be available for purchase on the night.
Book and pay online.

For more information call 9400 4751.

BMX, Skate and Scooter Clinics 2024

We had the best time across our BMX, Skate and Scooter clinics and competitions for the 2024 Season. Freestyle Now hosted six free skatepark coaching workshops for skateboard, scooter and BMX participants offering technical advice, trick tips, skill development and skatepark etiquette. Thank you to everyone that came down and made the events a success – see if you can spot yourself in the highlight video!

For more information call 9400 4929

January School Holidays at the Libraries

Explore More in 2024

Join the Libraries for a range of fun activities to capture children’s imagination and inspire new adventures this Summer. Book into the Explore More activities below and visit the library to complete the adventure Treasure Hunt. And if that isn’t enough, don’t forget to register for the Summer Reading Quest.

Bookings for the Explore More activities open online on Monday 18 December, 9.30am, at a cost of $4.00 per child per activity.

Please note:

Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
There is a maximum of three events per child.

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Blast from the Past
Thursday 4 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Woodvale Library
Do your children know what cassette tapes, floppy discs, typewriters and corded telephones are? Ignite their curiosity and join Nicola from Play in the Past for a fun afternoon exploring, learning and playing with a wide range of vintage items. Bring history to life and go RETRO. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Kite Kinetics – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 5 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Joondalup Library
Create and decorate your own Bermuda hexagon kite with master kite-maker Michael Alvares. Children will also learn about the history of kites and play games outside with Michael’s own special kites. Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Summer ArtPlay
Session 1: Monday 8 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Woodvale Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Session 2: Wednesday 24 January, 2.00pm – 3.30pm, Duncraig Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Enjoy an arty afternoon with Gabrielle from Bundabubs and decorate your own Summer bucket hat using fabric paints and pens. Express your creative side with a wide range of craft materials and fun collaborative painting activities. It’s art and play combined – perfect for a Summers day! Suitable for ages 5 – 10 years

Special FX Makeup
Session 1: Tuesday 9 January, 10.00am – 12.00pm, Duncraig Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Session 2: Tuesday 9 January, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Joondalup Library. Book via Ticketbooth. FULLY BOOKED
Have you ever wondered why injuries look so realistic in movies and on TV? In this two-hour hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use stage makeup to create fake burns and bruises on your skin. Discover techniques used by industry professionals and have fun working with fake blood and latex. Beware – not for the faint hearted. Suitable for ages 9 – 12 years.

I’d Rather Eat Chocolate
Wednesday 10 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Meet Narelle Wynter, local author of the fabulous picture book I’d Rather Eat Chocolate, and enjoy a fun session of storytelling, word games and activities.
The book is a humorous dinner-time tale of vegetable discovery, so if you have a picky eater, or simply want to have fun reading and playing with words, this session is for you. Explore rhyming words and memory-recall with bongo drums and fun games, then create a mini greenhouse to grow your own vegetables at home. Suitable for ages 3 – 6 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Marvellous Musical – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Duncraig Library
Join Miss Mary on a storytelling adventure as she travels to a mysterious faraway land. Jump aboard your flying carpet and enjoy an interactive show filled with singing, dancing, bubbles and musical instruments. Suitable for ages 3 – 7 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Junk Bugs – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 12 January, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Whitford Library
Join Peg Davies and discover the fun side of recycling. Let your imagination run wild and create weird and wonderful bugs out of recycled materials collected from ReMida reuse centre. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Puzzle Art
Monday 15 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Woodvale Library
Create a masterpiece on a blank jigsaw puzzle or use old puzzle pieces to piece together a work of art. Children will explore artistic themes and styles for inspiration before tapping into their creative sides. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Pyjama Story Time and Teddy Bear Sleepover
Monday 15 January, 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
FREE EVENT
Do you ever wonder what happens at the library when it’s closed? Bring your stuffed animal or other favourite toy to Joondalup Library and join us for a special Pyjama Story Time. You can then leave your Teddy at the Library for a night-time Sleepover. Pick up your special friend the next day from the Library and see photos of their adventures during the night. Who knows what mischief they will get into after-hours.
Register via Ticketbooth.

Summer Sunbeams – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 16 January, 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Woodvale Library
Summer is here. UV Light helps our skin produce vitamin D, but it can also cause sunburn. In this fun workshop, you will discover rainbows of refracted light, how to play safe with sunbeams, and make your very own UV reactive bracelet to wear.
Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Buzz about Bees – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 17 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Although bees are small, they have a huge impact on the planet. In this interactive workshop, you will learn about how bees work together as a hive, their life and work cycle, how to spot queen bees, and the importance of pollinators in the garden. You’ll also discover how to be an apiarist with bee keeping equipment, hives and honey collection. Let’s get buzzing about bees! Suitable for ages 5 – 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Chameleon Capers
Friday 19 January, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Duncraig Library
Come along to learn about chameleons and how they are thriving in an African backyard bushland. Create your own creatures to take home and discover what happens on a chameleon safari. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years
Book via Ticketbooth.

Mini Terrariums – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 22 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Joondalup Library
Green thumbs of all abilities are invited to an interactive workshop all about the wonders of water and sustainable gardening. Discover splashy fun facts about the water cycle and make your own mini terrarium to take home. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Grand Designs – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 23 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Whitford Library
Calling all creatives and future architects. Come along and be inspired by the designer of the Sydney Opera House and make your own miniature model of this iconic Australian building. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Getting to School Puppet Show
Monday 29 January, 10.00am – 11.00am
Woodvale Library
Hold onto your seats. Come on a wild ride in Professor Tells-You-Stuff’s time machine to explore all the ways we can travel to school safely. Performed by Constable Care, this hilarious blend of acting and puppetry makes road safety fun and is the perfect show for the start of the new school year. Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years.
Book via Ticketbooth.

Free activities – no bookings required

Treasure Hunt
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special adventure themed Treasure Hunt. You could win a Dymocks book voucher.

Summer Reading Quest
All Libraries
Pick up a Summer Reading Quest booklet from the Library and say goodbye to Summer boredom. Complete fun literacy activities and record the amount you read over the Summer to go in the draw to win some awesome prizes. Visit the City’s website for more information.

Story Time
All Libraries
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. Visit the City’s website for more information.

Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 11 January, 10.00am
Thursday 18 January, 10.00am
Thursday 25 January, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.

To keep up to date with activities in the school holidays subscribe to the Libraries eNewsletter and follow the Libraries on Facebook and Instagram.

ARETHA (Joondalup Festival 2024) – Terms and Conditions

The ARETHA Concert (“Event”) is presented by the City of Joondalup (ABN 64 245 472 416) of 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA 6027 (“City”).

These Terms and Conditions apply to the purchase of all tickets whether purchased online from Ticketbooth or purchased from a City Customer Service Centre and cover both purchase and entry to the Venue. The City may vary these Terms and Conditions at any time and you agree to be bound by any changes.

Terms and Conditions of tickets purchased from Ticketbooth are available on their website.

By purchasing tickets, Ticketholders accept and agree to the following conditions:

Ticketbooth ticket purchases

When purchasing your tickets, you are required to supply a working email address so an order confirmation and e-ticket for entry into the Event can be emailed to you, following the completion of your payment transaction(s). If this email is not received, you should check your junk/spam folder or contact Ticketbooth.
An accessible seating area will be available at the Event for Customers with a valid ACROD permit and up to one additional person/carer and these tickets can be purchased from Ticketbooth. Please contact Ticketbooth support via support@ticketbooth.com for a reservation code to complete the purchase online. Please note that an ACROD permit ticketholder may be required to present the ACROD permit to gate staff upon entry into the Event.
Lost tickets can be re-issued by contacting Ticketbooth via support@ticketbooth.com.
If the tickets purchased are gifted, the recipient is bound by Ticketbooth’s and the City’s Terms and Conditions.
 Any questions relating to tickets purchased via Ticketbooth must be directed to Ticketbooth.

City of Joondalup ticket purchases

This Event is licensed. Any minor’s (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult and purchase a valid ticket to gain entry to the Event.
Customers who require assistance to purchase tickets can visit the City of Joondalup Customer Service Centre during business hours. The City’s Customer Service Centre is located at the Joondalup Administration Building, 90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup – Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
The City can only assist with tickets purchased from the City.
The City recognises and accepts the Companion Card fair ticketing scheme. Customers with a valid Companion Card are eligible to receive a second, complimentary ticket to the Event for a carer or companion (subject to availability). Customers that require a Companion Card ticket must contact the City of Joondalup or Ticketbooth support via support@ticketbooth.com for a reservation code to complete their purchase online.
If requested, the Companion Card ticketholder must present the Companion Card to gate staff upon entry into the Event.
Tickets may not, without City of Joondalup’s written consent, be on-sold at a premium, offered as a prize or inducement, packaged or otherwise used for advertising, promotional or other commercial purposes. City of Joondalup reserves the right to refuse admission to the bearer of any ticket sold or otherwise provided or distributed in breach of this condition.

General ticketing terms

Tickets are available to the Event from Thursday 30 November, 9.00am – 7.00pm on the respective concert date, unless sold out prior.
Tickets should only be purchased through Ticketbooth or the City of Joondalup Customer Service Centre (90 Boas Avenue, Joondalup). The City will not be held liable in the Event an unofficial ticket is purchased through an unauthorised ticketing outlet. The City has the right to refuse entry into the Event and to cancel any tickets that have been re-sold or unofficially distributed at their discretion without refund.
If you have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend the Event, you can pass on your ticket or sell it to a friend in accordance with reselling laws. You will be liable for all refunds in the Event of a cancellation. If there is a change to the Event you will be responsible for passing this information onto the ticket holder.

Refunds and Exchanges

The City reserves the right to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised artists, venue, and seating arrangements as necessary. The City will use reasonable endeavours to communicate any such variations, substitutions or withdrawals to ticket holders via email and advertised through social media. Any such change will not entitle a ticket holder to a refund.
A change in personal circumstances or a change of mind does not entitle the ticket holder to a refund.
Dislike or dissatisfaction of the Event does not entitle a ticketholder to a refund.
An offer of a refund in extenuating circumstances must be approved by a City of Joondalup staff member, prior to the refund being issued by Ticketbooth.

COVID-19 or communicable diseases

All persons attending the Event must comply with any Public Health declarations which have been published by the WA Government at the time of the Event.
Ticketholders who do not comply with the relevant Public Health directions will not be able to attend the Event and will not be entitled to claim a refund.
If a ticketholder tests positive to Covid-19 prior to the Event, that person will be entitled to apply for a refund, upon provision of satisfactory documentation verifying the positive test, by emailing events@joondalup.wa.gov.au with the booking reference.

Cancellation Policy

The Event shall proceed regardless of weather conditions unless the City determines otherwise in its sole discretion.
Should the Event be cancelled, rescheduling is not guaranteed. In the Event of a rescheduled performance, tickets will remain valid. If the Event is cancelled all ticketholders are eligible for a refund and details of the refund process will be communicated via Ticketbooth and the City’s website and social media platforms.
In the event of a cancellation, the City will undertake reasonable measures to contact ticketholders as soon as possible.
The City collects ticketholder personal information in case of an Event cancellation or change. If you fail to supply adequate and correct contact information, the City is not responsible for failure to notify you of any cancellation or change.
In the event of a cancellation, if a ticketholder has not supplied contact details when making the purchase, they must contact the City via events@joondalup.wa.gov.au and provide proof of purchase.

Venue Conditions

This show runs for 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a 30-minute interval. Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Only valid ticket holders will be granted admission into the Venue. Ticketholders may present a Ticketbooth e-ticket in hardcopy or via an electronic device for scanning to gain entry to the Venue.
Ticketholders must present a valid driver’s license, passport or proof of age card to gain access to the Event if requested. As a licensed Event, ticketholders under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat. Seating provided in all areas are standard high back chairs.
An accessible seating area will be available at the Event for ticketholders with a valid ACROD permit and up to one additional person/carer.). Access to this area is provided on a first come, first served basis until the area is at capacity.
Edith Cowan University is a smoke free campus. Smoking is not permitted in the venue.
In attending the Event, you grant City of Joondalup permission to film or photograph you, and to reproduce that film or photograph in any audio, video or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication or reproduction in any medium or context without further authorisation by, or compensation to you.
No unauthorised professional audio, video or photographic recordings of the artists’ performance are permitted.
Ticketholders must remain inside the marked areas of the Venue at all times and follow instructions from Event staff and/or security staff.
BYO alcohol is not permitted. The Event is a licensed Event and alcoholic drinks and food will be available for purchase..
The following items are not permitted into the Venue and will be confiscated by Event staff and/or security staff:
- - Alcohol
  - Chairs
  - Picnic Blankets
  - Eskies or large bags
  - Glass bottles
  - Metal cutlery
  - Tables
  - Umbrellas
  - Wine spikes
  - Banana lounges
  - Tents
  - Sun shelters
  - Prams or carts
  - Animals (except for assistance animals)
  - Dangerous items (e.g. weapons, fireworks, laser pointers)
  - Professional audio and video recording devices
The City reserves the right to check bags for prohibited items for safety and security purposes.
The City does not guarantee that all ticketholders will have a full and unimpeded view of the performance.
The right to refuse entry or to evict a consumer is reserved by venue management as provided in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice, and each of Edith Cowan University’s and the City of Joondalup’s reasonable risk and liability requirements . Ticketholders refused entry or evicted from the Venue will not be entitled to receive a refund.
If you do not agree with the foregoing, please do not enter the Event site.

Transportation and parking

Onsite parking is available in the adjacent car parks within the Edith Cowan University Campus including parking for ACROD permit holders.
A dedicated drop off and pick up point will be available at the Event site. Further information will be provided closer to the Event date.

Acceptance of Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge, agree and accept Ticketbooth’s and the City’s Terms and Conditions in your personal capacity, the capacity of any person in which tickets are intended for and on behalf of any accompanying minor.

This information is available in alternative formats and languages upon request.

Notice of Disposal of Land Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995

Notice is hereby given that the City of Joondalup intends to dispose of land by Lease.

PROPERTY:

Portion of land (approximately 302m²) at 6 Lawley Court, Joondalup, comprising part of the carpark.

Lessor: City of Joondalup

Lessee: Lendlease Funds Management Ltd ATF The Joondalup Trust

Purpose: Public parking bays and pedestrian access

Commencement: Monday 1 January 2024

Term: Ten-year period

Consideration: Annual rent of $14,000 (plus GST) and associated outgoings

Market Valuation: Market rental value is stated at $14,000 plus GST and associated outgoings per annum

Further information of the land by lease at 6 Lawley Court, Joondalup can be provided upon request by contacting the City at info@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.

Submissions on the proposed disposition should be made in writing and lodged with the Chief Executive Officer, City of Joondalup, PO Box 21, Joondalup WA 6919 or can be submitted electronically to info@joondalup.wa.gov.au on or before 4.00pm, Thursday 14 December 2023.

BMX Skate and Scooter Competitions 2024

We had the best time across our BMX, Skate and Scooter clinics and competitions for the 2024 Season. Thank you to everyone that came down and made the events a success – see if you can spot yourself in the highlight video!

Footage taken at Kinross Skate Park, Shepherds Bush Pump and Jump Track and Mirror Park Skate Park.

Kinross Skate Park, Saturday 17 February

Shepherds Bush Pump and Jump Track, Saturday 24 February 2024

Mirror Park Skate Park, Saturday 2 March

For more information call 9400 4929.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Community Reference Group

The role of the Reconciliation Action Plan Community Reference Group (RAPCRG) is to:

Guide the development, implementation and review of the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP); and
Inform how the City of Joondalup can contribute to reconciliation within the organisation and the Joondalup community in a way that is meaningful, respectful and sustainable.

Members

Community Member Representatives

Pauline Boscato
Jane Burns
Marcus Kaden
Amanda Weall
Ken Aitchison
Phillipa Taylor
One vacancy

Organisational Representatives

Sharon Wood-Kenny, Djinda Bridiya Wellbeing Australian Aboriginal Organisation
Mihi Betham – Meerilinga
Audrey Williams (Impact Services)
One vacancy

Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring postponed

The organisers of the Tyrepower Joondalup Festival of Motoring with support from the City of Joondalup, have made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend’s event due to the northern suburbs bushfire and forecast extreme weather conditions.

Our thoughts are with the residents in the emergency zone and with the emergency workers who are concentrating their efforts to where it is most needed.

We thank our officials, participants, competitors, vendors and sponsors for their understanding and support, and we look forward to announcing a date for the rescheduled event in the new year.

Summer Reading Quest – last days!

Congratulations to all those who participated in the Summer Reading Quest. The last day is Thursday 29 February 2024.

To go into the statewide draw to win some awesome prizes, submit your reading details to Summer Reading Quest website or just drop your Booklet or Summer Steps into your local Library by Sunday 31 March 2024.

Prizes include: writing workshops, art prints, a place in the Young Writers Program at the Literature Centre, books, puppets, Better Beginnings kits, gift vouchers and much more.

Elcar Park Fenced Dog Facility – Closure for Maintenance Works

The Elcar Park fenced dog facility will be closed for five weeks from Monday 13 November 2023, 6.00am – Friday 15 December 2023, 4.00pm to undertake essential maintenance services.

The City appreciates the patience and understanding of the regular Elcar Park facility users while these works are carried out.

Have yourself a sustainable little Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we have lots of eco-friendly tips to help with your Christmas preparations so you can have a merry and sustainable Christmas.

Christmas is a great time of the year for celebrating with friends and family, and all this festive cheer is traditionally associated with lots of good food and drink, decorations and gift-giving.

Unfortunately, these festivities can result in extra waste and energy consumption and can have a significant burden on the environment. To help you celebrate in a sustainable way, we have created some eco-friendly tips and swaps to have the most sustainable Christmas.

Christmas is a great time of year to put the waste hierarchy into action. The content in the sections below aligns with the waste hierarchy categories:

Avoid – prevent waste in the first instance
Reduce – to produce less waste
Reuse – use the same item more than once
Recycle – converting waste materials into new materials and objects
Dispose – in the most environmentally responsible manner.

Sustainable Gift Guide

Christmas shopping doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, and there are plenty of ways to save money and the environment when it comes to gift-giving.

Here are some tips to avoid purchasing items at Christmas time:

Do an audit of what you already have – around the home, in your wardrobe, and the pantry
Don’t impulse buy
Ask yourself, do you want or need this product?
Can you clean or fix a broken product and bring it back to ‘new’?
Focus on quality rather than quantity. Better quality products will generally last longer.
Organise a Secret Santa with your friends and/or family to reduce the amount of gifts.

Sustainable gift ideas to spread the Christmas cheer:

A class, course or workshop they can do by themselves or with you. The endless possibilities include a cooking or coffee course, a painting or pottery workshop, a guitar or golf lesson.
Gift an experience rather than a material gift. From a massage or spa day to a concert or a skydive – gift them memories they will never forget.
Use your culinary skills to make homemade food or drink gifts. Give the gift of homemade cookies, slices, relishes or pickles. Food is the way to everyone’s heart.
Consider offering a membership to a conservation organization, allowing them to enjoy magazines, discounts, and member benefits for their preferred attractions or subscriptions.
Consider gifting a bird bath or a frog hotel to attract local native wildlife to their garden.
Bokashi composting systems gift nourishing compost all year round.
Gift a native tree or plant. A gift that keeps on giving when it matures and attracts birds, wildlife and pollinators to the garden. Check out our Growing locals plant guide for some ideas.

Read more about the Australian Made Campaign which encourages businesses based within the region to consider their Australian-made goods and services. You may also find some sustainable gifts this Christmas.

Gift Wrapping

Most Christmas gift wrapping paper gets thrown into landfill because it isn’t recyclable. Wrapping paper options, bows and ribbons are laminated, dyed or contain glitter or other materials, which means they can’t be recycled appropriately.

The good news is there are lots of ways to wrap your gifts sustainably that are beautiful and budget-friendly, here are some waste-free ideas:

Use reusable Christmas stockings or sacks under the tree
Consider wrapping your gifts in newspaper brown craft paper or place them in a box
Reuse wrapping paper or gift bags you have received from others
Consider soy wax or bees wax wraps
Learn the art of furoshiki (fabric wrapping)
Use compostable and recyclable wrapping paper.

Christmas outfits

Rather than buying a new outfit, you could shop for clothing at second-hand stores or hire an outfit. You could also consider attending or hosting a festive Christmas clothes swap, where your friends, family or community members could exchange clothes so you all have a new outfit to wear at Christmas.

Christmas Feast

According to the National Food Waste Strategy, Australian households throw away 3.1 million tonnes of edible food each year.

Try some of these tips to avoid sending leftover food into landfill:

Meal planning – think about what you are cooking and who you are cooking for. Turkey has a lower carbon footprint than beef, and vegetarian options are even more sustainable.
Make your list and check it twice – after checking what you have in the pantry, write your list and stick to it while shopping.
Buy local food, and maybe even try to grow your own this year – check out Grow it Local or visit your closest Community Garden.
Let people serve their own plates – food left on plates can’t be used as leftovers.
Cook with your scraps – saving up onion skins, carrot tops, potato peels and other food scraps while cooking can all be used to create an amazing broth, perfect for making gravy and sauces.
Repurpose your leftovers – try creative new recipes with leftover food
Compost bins, worm farms and bokashi bins are great ways to discard any food waste you can’t repurpose. Use this beginner’s guide to composting, bokashi and worm farms to get you started. How To Compost Like A Champion | WasteSorted.
Have a ‘use it up’ shelf in your fridge – Use It Up Tape | OzHarvest | Easy way to waste less food at home

Sustainable Alternatives

A sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean missing out on all the fun traditions you enjoy, it’s about finding alternatives that are better for the environment so that we can continue spreading the Christmas cheer.

Here are some suggestions for sustainable alternatives to some Christmas traditions:

Christmas Purchase	Sustainable Option
Advent Calendars	Reusable, homemade, or plastic-free options.
Plastic Christmas tree	A real Christmas tree or alternate locally native option, like the Wooly Bush. Wooden Christmas tree.
Disposable plates and cutlery	Don’t buy something to throw away the next day or to use once a year. You could borrow plates from family and friends for Christmas Day.
Tinsel, baubles and decorations	Make a wreath from native plants that are compostable. Make paper chains from recycled paper. Incorporate natural elements. Make use of our local Borrow and Share Bunting Library. Buy second-hand.
Christmas cards	DIY your own card, send a homemade e-card on Canva, or recycle your cards and gift tags.
Plastic wrapping paper	Cloth wrapping. Watch a video on the Furoshiki (Japanese fabric wrapping) and use fabric from old garments or op shops.
Store bought Christmas crackers (they contain lots of plastic toys and knick knacks that get thrown away!)	Use toilet rolls to make your own crackers, and write your own terrible (or terrific!) Christmas jokes. Ideas to include in the cracker: A voucher so they can buy a coffee Reusable produce bags Soap nuts Plant seeds.

Waste Disposal

Remember, waste should be viewed as a last resort. However, if you do need to use your bins, here is a reminder of where some Christmas items should be placed:

Plastic Christmas trees – general waste bin
Real Christmas tree – garden organics green waste bin
Leftover food – if compostable, compost bin, bokashi bin, worm farm, and then general waste
Wrapping paper that is plain or with prints – recycling bin
Wrapping paper that has been laminated, dyed, contains glitter, metal or plastic – general waste bin
Boxes from gifts – flattened cardboard boxes go in the recycling bin
Batteries – take them to a special drop-off point. There are many located around the City of Joondalup in shops such as Coles, Woolworths, and in City buildings (libraries and Administration Building)
Beer bottles and cans – save up and return to your nearest Containers for Change drop-off point or recycling bin (no lids in the recycling bin)
Wine bottles – recycling bin (no lids in the recycling bin)
Cards – recycling bin
Tinsel – general waste
Turkey frame and seafood remnants – general waste
Textiles – if they cannot be sold, donated, used as rags, etc., general waste bin.

Make sure anything going into the recycling bin is clean and loose. Don’t forget that no bin can weigh more than 70kg.

Christmas Carbon Footprint

Having high spirits doesn’t have to mean having a high carbon footprint or high bills come January.

Here are some ways you can lower your Christmas carbon footprint:

Transport – think about using sustainable transport options over the holidays. Use sustainable transport options such as walking, riding your bike, catching public transport or car-pooling when attending Christmas gatherings.
Energy consumption – Reduce your energy consumption by turning off Christmas lights when they aren’t needed, and if you want to purchase new lights, consider LED bulbs or solar-powered lights. Find out more ways to reduce energy use.
Water – Everyone can do their bit to reduce water use in the home and garden this Christmas. You can also nourish your garden by turning your food and compostable waste into food and nutrients from worm farming, composting and using bokashi bins. Find out more ways to save water.

Have a merry sustainable Christmas!

Tips and Resources

The GREAT Sort program (Be a GREAT Sort | WasteSorted) offers various ideas on how to be sustainable regarding waste.

Valentine’s Concert

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the 2024 Valentine’s Concert.

Joondalup Resort made for the picture perfect setting on a balmy February evening as Paulini, Tim Campbell and the Perth Symphony Orchestra, with special appearances from the Star Factory dancers, treated us to a night of music and memories in celebration of 25 years together.

Feedback

If you attended the concert, please take five minutes to let us know about your experience so we know what you like and what we can improve on for next time.

Complete Survey

Gallery

Check out the fun we had at the 2024 Valentine’s Concert! Click the image to enlarge it.

Volunteer information sessions

Step into Volunteering

The Step into Volunteering Program is an informal introduction to volunteering. It is of particular value to those who are volunteering for the first time and those who are seeking different volunteer experiences.

Come along to a free session and learn about:

The benefits of volunteering
The volunteering opportunities available
Identifying the skills that you have to contribute to volunteering
Rights and responsibilities of volunteers and volunteer involving agencies
How to find the right volunteering position.

The information sessions are conducted by Joondalup Volunteer Resource Centre at various libraries throughout Joondalup.

Future Step into Volunteering sessions

Monday 22 April, 10.30am, Joondalup Library. Registrations via Ticketbooth

Thursday 23 May, 2.00pm, Duncraig Library. Registrations via Ticketbooth

Thursday 27 June, 5.00pm, Whitford Library. Registrations via Ticketbooth

Please call 9400 4753 for more information.

Remembrance Day Service 2023

The City of Joondalup is hosting a Remembrance Day Service at Joondalup’s Central Park War Memorial. Please join us on Saturday 11 November 2023, marking the 76^th Anniversary of Australia’s involvement in International peacekeeping operations. Those paying respects should arrive no later than 10.45am. All are welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after the service.

Saturday 11 November, 10.45am – 11.30am
Joondalup War Memorial Central Park, Joondalup

Sensory Story Time

Sensory Story Time is a Library program for children aged 2 – 5 years.

It is aimed at children who may find regular Story Time too noisy or overwhelming.

Sensory Story Time focuses on early literacy and social skills in a quiet small group setting.

Your child will enjoy an interactive story with sensory input, rhymes and songs, followed by sensory play time and exploration.

Whilst all families are welcome, this program may be beneficial to children with sensory processing issues or who are on the Autism spectrum.

Each session has a maximum of ten attendees and will be held in the Whitford Library meeting room.

No cost. Registrations are essential.

Term 2 dates:

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 1 May 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 15 May 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 22 May 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 29 May 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 5 June 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Wednesday 12 June 2024, 10.00am – Register via Ticketbooth.

Call 9400 4751 for further information.

Spring School Holidays at the Libraries

Be inspired to Go Wild! in the holidays as we celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the classic children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Book into the fun activities below, enjoy our regular free programs, or drop in anytime to complete the ‘Wild Things’ Treasure Hunt.

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Please note:

Bookings for the activities open online on Monday 11 September, 9.30am at a cost of $4.00 per child per activity.
Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
There is a maximum of three events per child

Spinning Flowers – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 27 September, 10.00am – 11.00am, Woodvale Library
Join Michael Alvares from Kite Kinetics to create a colourful recycled garden decoration that spins in the wind. Children will create flowers using recycled plastic bottles with propeller-like petals, decorate them with paint, then mount them on rods to display in the ground. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

African Drumming Workshop – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 27 September, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Joondalup Library
Join Paul Osei Kofi from Ghana, as he brings alive the rhythms of Africa with traditional African drums and percussion instruments. Each child will be provided with a drum to play and will have the opportunity to drum, dance and sing together! Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

PokeBattle!
Thursday 28 September, 10.00am – 11.30am, Whitford Library
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! If you want to be the very best, compete in the Whitto Gym Knock out Tournament. Borrow a pre-made deck to compete in a simple knock out battle. Once the tournament is over, design your own Pokémon card, and bring your Pokémon cards to battle or trade with other trainers. All skill levels welcome. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Bottle Top Art – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 29 September, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
During Plastic Free July, local families contributed hundreds of plastic bottle tops to the Duncraig Library collection. Create your own beautiful work of art using these colourful bottle tops and discover the fun side of recycling!
Suitable for children 8 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Creating Wild Characters – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 2 October, 10.00am – 11.00am, Joondalup Library
Back by popular demand – award winning author/illustrator Sean E Avery! Be inspired to create wild and wacky characters to star in your very own comic book. Explore the art of comic lettering, gain tips on character development, and enjoy Sean’s interactive drawing demonstrations. It’s time to let your imagination go Wild! Suitable for children 7 – 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Dungeons and Dragons: Into the Shrieking Forest – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 3 October, 10.00am – 12.00noon, Woodvale Library
Choose your character and join a group of fearless adventurers as they brave the dangers and mysteries hidden within the Shrieking Forest.
This session will introduce new players to DnD 5th edition and its tabletop game play of interactive storytelling. Suitable for ages 12 – 17 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Beeswax Lunchbox Wraps – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 3 October, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
Have you heard the buzz about beeswax wraps? Join the amazing Peg Davies and discover how to ‘nude’ your lunchbox with alternatives to plastic wrap. In this interactive session you will make your own beeswax wraps to take home and use everyday – it’s easy and lots of fun! Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Marvellous Minibeasts – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 6 October, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Whitford Library
Get up close with a range of friendly minibeasts including stick insects, giant burrowing cockroaches, beetles, caterpillars and more! In this interactive workshop you will learn about the fascinating world of invertebrates and the crucial role they play in our environment. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Free activities – no bookings required

Treasure Hunt – Where the Wild Things Are
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special Treasure Hunt. Can you find where the Wild Things are hiding in the Library? You could win a Wild Things prize pack! No cost. No bookings required.

Imagination Station
Sunday 1 October, 2.00pm, Joondalup Library
Come along for craft activities that will engage your imagination. Drop in for an hour of entertainment, learn new skills and let your creative side run free.
No cost. No bookings required.

Story Time
All Libraries
Bring your little wild things along to enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions. Costumes and dress-ups are encouraged.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. More information.

Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 28 September, 10.00am
Thursday 5 October, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.

To keep up to date with activities in the school holidays subscribe to the Libraries eNewsletter and follow the Libraries on Facebook and Instagram.

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Joondalup Festival wins national award

Joondalup Festival 2023 has been named Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium.

This year’s festival, which attracted more than a quarter of a million visitors to event sites across the City, beat a world-class field of finalists: Vivid Sydney (NSW), Adelaide Fringe (SA), Carmen on Cockatoo Island (NSW) and National Multicultural Festival (ACT).

The City received this prestigious national award in Sydney on Wednesday 13 September 2023.

Held across March/April, the 2023 festival broke new ground with a refreshed and expanded program with more artists performing a broader range of events for more people at more places across the City than ever before.

The undoubted highlight was Boola Djarat Wardan – a laser, light and water show spectacular – which ran at Hillarys Boat Harbour and was enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people from across the State.

Meaning ‘many lights across the sea’, this seven-minute sensory spectacle was an amalgamation of digital laser light technology, water haze and geysers, with an enveloping soundscape that was brought together by the ancient art of Indigenous storytelling.

This display was one of several events in the festival lineup that celebrated culture and country.

Meeukang Warangka Ba Kenniny, meaning ‘dancing and singing in the moonlight,’ opened the festival at Neil Hawkins Park, while Celebrate Yellagonga Day offered the community a day of fun activities for the whole family, including music and live performances, fascinating talks and walking tours, kids’ entertainment, arts and crafts, free and ticketed workshops and more.

More than 50 other entertainment shows, community days and special events were held throughout the program, bringing together the contributions of more than 300 local and interstate artists and creatives.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob said this significant national award was fitting recognition for the City, which had taken the festival to new heights in 2023.

“What a great way to celebrate our 25^th anniversary as a City,” he said.

“This success of Joondalup Festival 2023 was the result of a strong collaborative effort from many teams across the City who came together as one to deliver the best festival in the event’s storied history.

“The standard has been set. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2024.”

2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Nominations for 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards are now open.

The annual awards provide local governments around the state an opportunity to acknowledge exceptional residents and groups across four categories:

Community Citizen of the Year
A person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community.

Young Community Citizen of the Year (16 – 30 years)
A young person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community. To be eligible, individuals must be at least 16 years of age on 26 January, though younger nominees may be considered for exceptional contribution.

Senior Community Citizen of the Year (over 65 years)
An older person you believe has delivered outstanding service to their community. To be eligible, the person must be over 65 years of age on January 26.

Active Citizenship – Group or Event
A group you believe are delivering outstanding work for our community. This includes events staged during the past year.

Key Dates
Applications open on 1 September 2023.
Nominations close 31 October 2023.

For more information and to nominate, visit the Community Citizen of the Year Award website.

Protect our Wildlife

We have a beautiful natural environment, home to our unique and inspiring wildlife, which we care for and protect. Local wildlife needs our help and faces many threats – this includes when people purposefully feed wildlife, which can result in animals becoming overconfident, contribute to a decline in their health and wellbeing, and even promote aggressive behaviour. We encourage you to learn how to look after wildlife, help sick or injured animals, and know who to contact for assistance.

Providing food and water for wildlife is often done with the best intentions. However, whether you’re concerned for their welfare or simply trying to get closer to an animal, offering food and water can put these animals at risk.

Why we should let nature cater for our wildlife

Some of the issues caused by feeding wildlife include:

Dependency on humans for survival as they rely on food provided and lose the ability to find food for themselves. This can particularly impact juveniles who should be learning to find their natural food.
Sickness and deformities due to high quantities of salt present in bread and processed foods.
Weight issues due to high quantities of fat present in processed food and meat.
Dietary imbalances and severe deficiencies can be brought on by feeding (e.g. raw meat is lacking in calcium and has high phosphorous levels).
Increase in aggression and stress as many animals try to feed or drink together.
Spreading disease through a concentration of food and animals in large numbers in one place.
Bacteria from artificial water sources that become stagnant can be deadly to animals and spread sickness easily. Did you know that kangaroos around Yellagonga Regional Park absorb most of their water needs through food? Luckily, there’s a permanent natural water source in the park if they need it, so there is no need to supplement with buckets of water.
Increase in the quantity of non-native animals, rodents and insects, as the more food they get, the more they breed.
Changing the balance of species in the wild as it can increase some species, which, in turn, decreases others.

Nature provides everything they need to survive and thrive, so please refrain from feeding our wildlife food and water. Feeding of native animals is illegal and can also incur large fines.

Wetland waterbirds foraging for food in the shallow mudflats in Yellagonga Regional Park.

Wildlife conservation efforts by the City and its partners

The City works with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and its neighbouring local governments to conserve and protect wildlife.

Some of the environmental initiatives the City has led or supported include:

Implementing the Yellagonga Integrated Catchment Management Plan with the City of Wanneroo.
Collaborating with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the City of Wanneroo on a ‘Local Biodiversity Project’ within Yellagonga Regional Park.
Collaborating with Murdoch University and other partners on the Saving our Snake-necked Turtle Project and implementing the Turtle Trackers program to help protect turtle nests at Lake Joondalup.
Controlling feral animals in conjunction with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the City of Wanneroo.
Working with volunteers to conserve and protect natural areas.
Undertaking revegetation and habitat creation projects in collaboration with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, the City of Wanneroo, schools and community groups. This also includes installing conservation fencing in reserves.
Raising awareness and educating the community, including installing signage in reserves and implementing a range of greening and biodiversity initiatives.

Feeding or leaving water out for Kangaroos can make them aggressive, dependent and puts them at risk.

How you can help wildlife

We all have a role in helping protect and conserve our local biodiversity. Here are some ways that you can enjoy and appreciate the wildlife around you without interfering:

Volunteer your time to protect and manage our beautiful and diverse natural areas. You will be able to help enhance these areas and create new habitats for our local wildlife. Find your local Friends Group today and learn more about how to establish a new group. There are also opportunities to help sick and injured wildlife return to the wild, plant out areas to help native fauna flourish, survey birds and more. Or, if you are looking to volunteer with other wildlife care or conservation organisations, you can find an opportunity that suits you.
Create your own wildlife habitat at home to attract birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects that you can observe. Grow native plants that provide nectar-rich flowers, fruits and leaves that wildlife feed on, and in time, will provide them with shelter. Leave out a clean, freshly filled bird bath to help attract native birds.
With fewer tree hollows available in suburbia, consider building a nesting box in your backyard for local birds or animals. Different animals require different types of boxes, so it’s a good idea to investigate the animals that visit your area and the types of homes they require. Visit ReWild Perth for an action plan and more information to get started on creating a habitat for wildlife.
Take the time to connect with and visit nature. Yellagonga Regional Park and other natural areas in the City are wonderful places to observe kangaroos and other local wildlife and bushland birds.
Contribute to citizen science projects and record your wildlife sightings and observations, identify species and contribute to a national scientific database on Atlas of Living Australia.

What you can do if you see sick or injured wildlife

Contact the Wildcare Helpline if you find sick or injured native wildlife and are seeking advice on where to find care for the animal.

Our closest nonprofit organisation that rescues, treats and rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife is Native Animal Rescue in Malaga.

Memorial Service for Margaret Cockman

Please join us to celebrate the life of Margaret Jane Cockman OAM CStJ (1931 – 2023).

Family, friends, colleagues and community members are invited to remember Margaret at a special Memorial Service on Friday 11 August, 1.00pm – 2.30pm at City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo.

Those who are unable to attend in person can watch the service online.

With respect to Margaret’s altruistic heart, please donate to the Cancer Council of WA in lieu of flowers.

A proud descendant of one of the City’s founding families, Margaret dedicated more than five decades to working in local government and her enduring legacy will continue to shape the City of Wanneroo for years to come. Learn more about Margaret’s career and life.

Vale Chris Baker

The City of Joondalup is saddened by the passing of former Joondalup Councillor Chris Baker.

Chris, aged 65, served the City with distinction from 2001-2004 as Marina Ward Councillor.

As Joondalup MLA, from 1996-2001, Chris was passionate about providing a safe community, local jobs for local people, infrastructure and amenities for Perth’s fast-growing northern corridor. At the time of his death, Chris was a North Ward Councillor at the City of Wanneroo.

On behalf of the Joondalup Council, staff and residents of the City of Joondalup, I convey our deepest condolences to Chris’ family and friends.

Albert Jacob, Joondalup Mayor

Vale Margaret Cockman

The Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo extend their condolences to the family and friends of their Matriarch, Margaret Cockman OAM, who has passed away, aged 92.

No one has done more to shape the identity of the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo as we know them today than Margaret.

From an early age, Margaret dedicated her life to her community and to the people of Wanneroo. Later in life that extended to Joondalup.

History will reflect well on her many achievements.

Through five decades of service in local government, Margaret witnessed every major development and project undertaken throughout the region.

Her incredible volume of voluntary work is unmatched.

Family-orientated, personable and loyal, with a great sense of humour and a happy disposition, Margaret truly lived life to the fullest.

She will be missed.

At an appropriate time, both cities will honour Margaret Cockman’s legacy in a befitting manner.

On behalf of the Wanneroo/Joondalup family, we thank Margaret Cockman on a job well done.

Rest in Peace.

Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken

Public Art Masterplan Consultation

The City acknowledges the important role played by public art in creating a vibrant and appealing place to live, work and visit. Public art shapes and develops a sense of community and identity, contributing to our understanding and appreciation of our cultural and natural heritage, enhancing our built environment, and creating more meaningful public spaces. The City’s Public Art collection has been acquired since 1998 and includes over 20 artworks.

Setting the Vision for New Public Art

The City is currently undertaking consultation to develop a new Public Art Strategy and Masterplan.

This Masterplan will define the vision for Public Art in the City and help guide resources and funding towards future projects. Such projects aim to enhance the City’s significant Indigenous sites, built environment, distinctive natural assets, historic locations and key destinations. The Masterplan will also provide a guiding framework for all new commissions, ensuring that Joondalup’s Public Art collection creates a sense of place, promotes the expression of local identity, and reflects on the shared values and needs of the community.

Community Consultation Surveys and Workshops

The City sought community feedback in August 2023 to set the direction for the Public Art Masterplan. The survey received phenomenally high engagement, with more than 200 responses received. The results of the survey are currently being collated, along with findings from various community workshops and pop-ups.

Further information and next steps for the Public Art Masterplan will be shared shortly. To stay in the loop, subscribe to the City’s Arts in Focus eNewsletter.

Banner image: Bridget Norton, Untitled, 2009, digital print on acrylic. Craigie Leisure Centre, Craigie.

Joondalup Startup Social event

Join us for the highly anticipated bi-monthly Startup Social event, in partnership with RediSoftware, following the resounding success of our inaugural gathering.

Thursday 7 September 2023
4.00pm – 6pm
Risq Bar

Book tickets via Ticketbooth

Calling all Joondalup startups, founders, and tech professionals working from home! It’s time to step away from your screens and join us in person for the vibrant Joondalup Startup Social.

This exclusive gathering presents an ideal platform for you to connect and network with fellow startups and home-based businesses in Joondalup.

Immerse yourself in the warm ambiance as you seize this free opportunity to forge valuable relationships with like-minded individuals within the local business community. Savour refreshing beverages and indulge in meaningful conversations, all within a relaxed and casual setting.

Discover new possibilities, exchange insights, and establish invaluable connections that will propel your business to new heights.

Don’t let this remarkable occasion to expand your network and elevate your business growth slip away. We look forward to welcoming you to the Joondalup Startup Social! See you there!

Recycling with Marian Green: Founder of St Nic’s Recycling Hub

Marian Green established the St Nic’s Recycling Hub in Duncraig at the beginning of 2022. The Hub collects large volumes of recyclables each month from the community, that may otherwise have ended up in landfill.

Putting waste in the right place

There are lots of recyclable materials that are not suitable to be placed into the recycling kerbside system and can be recycled through other sources. Since founding the Hub, Marian has worked hard in sourcing destination recyclers, running educational sessions with community groups, liaising with governments and interest groups, promoting the Hub through Facebook, and completing all the general administration tasks to keep the Hub running.

A “Green” community effort

Marian can’t remember a time when she wasn’t volunteering and helping the community. Her parents inspired her efforts as they were always volunteering for different organisations throughout their lives. What motivates Marian with her efforts at the Hub are the amazing people from the community that she meets each Hub day.

Marian believes we all have a responsibility to care for the planet, and creating St Nic’s Recycling Hub has been her way of upholding this responsibility and encouraging recycling throughout the community.

You can recycle at the Hub on the 3^rdSaturday of every month, 9am – 11am at St Nicolas Anglican Church, Cnr Poynter Drive & Beach Road, Duncraig.

What items can you recycle at the Hub?

Plastic lids and plastic bread tags.
Plastic plant pots and plant tags.
Oral care products.
Pens: including felt tips, highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils, correction tape, liquid paper.
Household batteries and printer cartridges.
E-waste and mobile phones.
Light globes.
Disposable razors.
Medication blister packs (with a donation to cover costs of recycling these).
Containers for Change: Donate your refund to St Nic’s by bringing along your 10c containers.

Marian’s tips for starting on your recycling journey

Start small and build your way up.
Learn what can and can’t go in the recycling (yellow lid) kerbside bin. For further information, visit Recycling bin (yellow lid).
Choose one more recyclable to divert from landfill. Once it becomes a habit, pick one more and then repeat!

Get involved

If you have already nailed your recycling efforts at home and you want to further help recycling efforts for the community and the planet, residents can help out in many ways.

A few ideas from Marian include:

Start your own “Sub Hub”. These are recycling collection points within your community such as at a retirement village, childcare centre, school, sporting club or elsewhere. Collections are then brought to the St Nic’s Recycling Hub each month.
Own a café? You could collect milk bottles and soft drink bottle lids or containers and deliver them to the Hub regularly. You can also donate your coffee granules to local community gardens or via Sharewaste.
Prefer volunteering? St Nic’s Recycling Hub is always looking for people to help collect recyclables and deliver them to destination recyclers.

For more information on how you can help Marian’s recycling movement, contact her via email. You can also follow St Nic’s Hub Facebook page.

For further information and about locations where items can be recycled, visit:

Local History

Joondalup25 Anniversary Showcase

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024, marks the 25^th Anniversary of the City’s inception.

Take a walk down memory lane and reflect on how the City has changed and adapted over time and celebrate the people and places that make this a great place to live.

The City’s local history team have researched and compiled a timeline of key events, achievements, activities and milestones that will be showcased in the walkway outside Joondalup Library.

Saturday 1 July
Joondalup Library, local history and walkway
9.30am – 4.00pm

Free coffee and a Joondalup25 sweet treat

Keep warm while browsing the displays and completing the activities with a nice warm cuppa and special Joondalup25 sweet treat. Service between 10.00am – 2.00pm.

For the locals and history buffs (all day)

Deep dive into the history and stories leading up to and beyond 1998.
Local History on the lower ground floor at Joondalup Library will have displays, oral histories, photos, Picture our Past and other memorabilia on display from the archives.
Civic Chambers and Library 3D architectural model.
Grab a prop, strike a pose and snap and share a memory with a Day at the Beach.

Local History Mullaloo 1972 — Pictured: Mullaloo circa 1972

Get Creative

Being the start of the School Holidays, how could the libraries not host their infamous Treasure Hunt. It has been themed Joondalup25 – A Hunt through History.
Imagination Station encourages children’s creativity and expression. Make a beach themed diorama with the Whitford Beach shacks and local flora and fauna as inspiration.
Lego Club, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, continues the Joondalup25 creative journey incorporating trains, lakes, roads, the beach and all the things that make your suburb your home.

Art Exhibitions (all of July)

For Our Elders, 2023 NAIDOC Celebrations – Guest Curator, Zali Morgan has curated a fabulous selection of First Nations artworks from the City’s art collection.
Celebrating Joondalup – Entries from local schools who entered the annual competition will be on display.

A painted booka (kangaroo skin cloak) — Pictured: Taylor, Lea. Gorah Wandang Kambarang – To Wear a Long Time Ago, 2022. Kangaroo skins, waxed linen, leather acrylic and kangaroo bone. One of the artworks featured in For Our Elders.

Parking is free for the whole day. Looking forward to seeing you to kick start the celebrations.

Meet the Authors – Winter 2023

Meet the Author – Michael Thomas
Thursday 22 June, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Joondalup Library

New WA Author to launch his first novel, The Map of William.
A novel set in Western Australia, in 1909, William Watson’s beloved father is sent on an expedition to the north-west to map water sources in the Pilbara. Invited along, fifteen-year-old William embarks on the outback journey of a lifetime.
Michael will be in conversation with Sharron Booth as they explore the inspiration, setting and how Michael balances a rite-of-passage novel with hope, tragedy, and respect.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Lindsay Miles
Thursday 6 July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Woodvale Library

Lindsay Miles is an educator, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate helping others live more meaningful lives with less waste and less stuff. Lindsay will showcase her popular book The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen which outlines the many ways to use less packaging whilst still eating good food.
Lindsay’s book will be available for purchase on the night.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Carrie Cox
Tuesday 25 July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Duncraig Library

Author and journalist Carrie Cox showcases her latest book Storylines, a novel about how we see ourselves in an age of distortion. Storylines takes Carrie’s personal experience of living with physical scars and explores what happens when we move past the fear of judgement and look deep within ourselves to rediscover our beauty – both inside and out.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Amanda Bridgeman
Wednesday 9 August, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Whitford Library

Award-winning science fiction author, Amanda Bridgeman, will talk about her journey to publication and the roller coaster ride that has been her writing career ever since – spanning award wins, a TV adaptation and writing for Marvel.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Authors’ books will be available for purchase on the night.
Cost $5.00. Book and pay online.

For more information call 9400 4751.

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About

Joondalup Library is one of the busiest public library in Western Australia. Joondalup Library opened its doors in 1997 as part of a civic and administration centre. Since then it has been proudly serving Joondalup’s community, providing access to meeting rooms, technology and a vast range of books, DVDs, CDs and other formats, just to name a few.

Reference collection

Located on the lower ground floor within the Joondalup Library, the Reference area houses a large collection suitable for students and researchers of all ages.

Local History collection

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Facilities and services

Extensive lending options
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Local Heritage Survey — Call for Nominations

The City of Joondalup is inviting community members to nominate places for inclusion in the City’s new Local Heritage Survey.

Please visit the Community Consultation page to find out how to nominate.

Nominations accepted: Thursday 16 March 2023 – Tuesday 18 April 2023.

City of Joondalup – Administration Centre

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Our Customer Care Team is the first point of contact for requests, enquiries and feedback and are based in the City’s Administration Building.

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Harmony Week

Harmony Week is a celebration of our cultural diversity. City of Joondalup Libraries have a series of events to celebrate, aimed at adults and children.

For adults

Meet the Author – Nilesh Makwana Wednesday 15 March, 6.00pm Joondalup Public Library

Nilesh Makwana is an Indian-Australian entrepreneur. He is passionate about self improvement and encouraging others to do the same. Nilesh made the life changing decision to become an international student. This allowed him to travel and learn. An incredible experience after growing up in a small town in India. Nilesh is now the author of the book Terminal 4 – An Entrepreneur’s Journey from Bicycle to Business Class, as well as a public speaker and the CEO of a global award-winning business. He is also an Australia Day Council Ambassador and encourages all Australians to be more diverse and inclusive. Be inspired by Nilesh’s journey and explore your own opportunities. “An enjoyable story of optimism, perseverance and the importance of making the most of every opportunity. A great read for international students, migrants and for us all.” Annie Fogarty, Executive Chairperson, Fogarty Foundation More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

Discovery Session – Exotic Inspirations Thursday 16 March, 10.00am Joondalup Public Library

Lydia Edwards is a fashion historian, author and lecturer at Edith Cowan University. She is fascinated by changing fashion and has written two books – How to Read a Dress : a guide to changing fashion from the 16^th to the 21^st Century and How to Read a Suit. Lydia will share how western fashion has always been inspired by other cultures and asks the question, are other cultures ever influenced by western fashion? She will share her knowledge of the global influences of fashion and the changes throughout the centuries. More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

Discovery Session – Cultural Crossings Tuesday 21 March, 6.00pm Woodvale Public Library

Elena Khakimullina has a passion for art and photography. She grew up in Russia and has been living in Perth for ten years. Elena works with her husband in a photography business as well as volunteering as a Gallery Guide at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Elena will share her knowledge of art and its influence on culture. Elena will explore the universal language of art and how much culture impacts on our understanding of it. Harmony Week focuses on celebrating our cultural diversity, Elena will discuss how art can create connections with culture and how we can learn from it. More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

For children

Harmony Week Story Time Monday 20 March to Saturday 25 March

Let’s celebrate our vibrant multicultural community this Harmony Week. Children can experience and explore other cultures through stories, songs and craft. Each library will celebrate a nationality and focus on creating harmony among us all. No bookings required. Ages 2 to 4 years. Times and Locations. For more information call 9400 4751.

Uptown Directory

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Family and local history newsletter

Local History publishes a quarterly Family and Local History newsletter filled with informative articles about the local area, and information, tips and hints to help with your family history research.

Printed copies of the latest edition can be picked up from any City of Joondalup Library and the publication is advertised in the Libraries’ Newsletter.

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Fertiliser Use Notification – 30 January 2023 to 3 February 2023

The City takes a scientific turf management approach by undertaking regular soil and leaf tissue analysis to guide its fertilising program to ensure the required and correct nutrients are being applied in the endeavour to provided quality public open spaces.

Fertiliser products will be applied (broadacre scale) by the City’s appointed contractors. Vehicle-mounted signage will be utilised while works are in progress.

Fertiliser application will be undertaken in the following areas, weather and operational resources permitting, between Monday 30 January and Friday 3 February 2023.

Where no location is indicated against the suburb, fertilising is not scheduled for that area.

For further information contact the City on 9400 4255.

Suburb	Location / Park Name	Fertiliser Product / Type
Beldon
Burns Beach
Connolly
Craigie
Currambine
Duncraig	Percy Doyle Reserve	Sulphate of Ammonia
Edgewater
Greenwood
Heathridge
Hillarys
Iluka
Joondalup
Kallaroo
Kingsley
Kinross
Marmion
Mullaloo
Ocean Reef
Padbury
Sorrento
Warwick	Warwick Open Space	Sulphate of Ammonia
Woodvale

2024 Community Art Exhibition

Please note that entries for the 2024 Community Art Exhibition are now closed.

The widely popular Community Art Exhibition returns again in 2024. This annual exhibition celebrates the City of Joondalup’s visual arts community and is open to all residents within the City or members of art associations located within the City.

Over 200 artworks will be on display and available for sale at Lakeside Joondalup, competing for a share of over $8,000:

Most Outstanding Artwork – $4,000
Highly Commended – $1,500
Celebrating Joondalup – $1,500
Student Award – $750 (for artists in Years 8-12)
Popular Choice – $500

Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Saturday 1 June.

Key Dates

Artwork drop-off: Sunday 26 May, 11.00am – 2.00pm
Exhibition open: Monday 27 May – Saturday 15 June, during centre opening hours.
VIP Night and Award Ceremony: Saturday 1 June, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Artwork Sales Open: Sunday 2 June
Unsold artwork collection: Sunday 16 June, 11.00am – 2.00pm

Image: City of Joondalup Community Art Exhibition 2023, installation view. Photo by Soco Studios. Artworks courtesy of the artists.

Stay up to date on all the City’s Visual Arts programs and opportunities by subscribing to the monthly Arts in focus eNewsletter.

Banner image credit: Leopold (detail), Aleisha Zappia, 2023.

Burns Beach Food and Beverage Opportunity – Expressions of Interest – Now Closed

The City of Joondalup is seeking expressions of interest from experienced hospitality partners to operate a high-quality, food and beverage establishment, to enhance the coastal experience and assist the City in attracting visitors and local residents to the area.

This is a rare opportunity for food and beverage operators seeking an absolute beach-front location with expansive ocean views.

The submissions period closed on Wednesday 1 February 2023, 2.00pm WST. The City is now assessing the expression of interest proposals received.

WA Tree Festival Walking Trail and Competition Neil Hawkins Park Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE \| No bookings required The City’s Terrific Trees, Pretty Plants and Attractive Animals Walking Trail competition is back for its second year! Enjoy this beautiful 1.1km walk through Neil Hawkins Park, read the signs and answer all 20 questions to go in the running to win one of five Conservation Prize Packs. For further details about Neil Hawkins Walking Trail Competition, visit Ticketbooth webpage.
Free street trees All locations FREE \| No bookings required The City will supply and plant trees on residential verges for free. Green your neighbourhood with up to three new trees from the City’s Preferred Street Tree Species List, or you can also apply for approval to plant your own verge tree. Visit the City’s website for further details.
Nature Play Passports Available at all Joondalup Libraries Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE \| No bookings required Get outside and explore nature! Our kid’s Nature Play Passport is available free of charge from our Libraries or online. Try and visit all the parks and beaches and complete the activities before the festival ends.
Noongar Cultural Coastal Walks Hillarys Marina Lake Saturday 4 May 2024. Various times. Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Explore the culture, history and natural beauty of our coastline with knowledgeable Noongar guide, Olman Walley. You will be guided through the stunning sights of Whitfords Nodes and our pristine coastline to share information about Noongar culture, music, stories and local flora and fauna. Visit Perth NRM website and register now.
Discovery Session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop one Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am Tickets $15 \| Bookings required Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop two Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 11.00am – 12.15pm Tickets $15 \| Bookings required Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: A Biodiverse Urban Forest Woodvale Library Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Join WA Loves Nature to learn more about bushland within the City and the importance of urban trees, and take home the perfect tree seedling for you. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery session: Capturing the Essence of Trees Joondalup Library Saturday 6 April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Professional photographer Mike Pelusey will show you how to celebrate trees with his three step photographic process. Suitable for photography on cameras, smartphones or both. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery Session: Native Animal Rescue Whitford Library Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm Tickets $5 \| Bookings required Join our local Native Animal Rescue team and their work in rehabilitating native animals back into their natural habitat. Learn about backyard wildlife and how we can protect them. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Discovery Outbound: Botanic Gardens Wanneroo Whitford Library Friday 19 April 2024, 10.00am – 1.30pm Tickets $0 – 15 \| Bookings required Aimed at residents aged 50. Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens and learn about the wonderful trees and plants that are promoting urban biodiversity. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
All Natural Wall Hangings – School Holiday Program Woodvale Library Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 \| 7-12 years Discover how to source natural materials from your backyard and create your own unique wall hanging or wind chime. Experiment with sticks, plants and all things natural to make a beautiful decoration. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Worms, Worms, Worms – School Holiday Program Whitford Library Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 \| 5-12 years An educational, informative and hands-on workshop all about worms. Includes worms role in waste management, recycling, mini beasts, gardening and worm biology. Each child makes their own mini worm farm to take home. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Nature Prints – School Holiday Program Duncraig Library Friday 12 April 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets $4 \| 7-12 years Have you ever wondered how to make prints using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to create textures and designs in clay. Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.
Story time under the trees All libraries 29 April – 4 May 2024. Various times. FREE \| No bookings required Regular storytimes at all Libraries will focus on trees for this week. Sessions will move outdoors under the trees, weather permitting. For further details, visit the City’s webpage.

Trees for nature

Trees for cooler suburbs

Trees for health and wellbeing

What’s on?

WA Tree Festival Walking Trail and Competition

Neil Hawkins Park Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE | No bookings required

Free street trees

All locations

Nature Play Passports

Available at all Joondalup Libraries Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024 FREE | No bookings required

Noongar Cultural Coastal Walks

Hillarys Marina Lake Saturday 4 May 2024. Various times. Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Discovery Session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop one

Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Discovery session: Recycled Seed Paper Workshop two

Joondalup Library Thursday 18 April 2024, 11.00am – 12.15pm Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Discovery session: A Biodiverse Urban Forest

Woodvale Library Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Discovery session: Capturing the Essence of Trees

Joondalup Library Saturday 6 April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00noon Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Discovery Session: Native Animal Rescue

Whitford Library Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Discovery Outbound: Botanic Gardens Wanneroo

Whitford Library Friday 19 April 2024, 10.00am – 1.30pm Tickets $0 – 15 | Bookings required

All Natural Wall Hangings – School Holiday Program

Woodvale Library Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

Worms, Worms, Worms – School Holiday Program

Whitford Library Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets $4 | 5-12 years

Nature Prints – School Holiday Program

Duncraig Library Friday 12 April 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

Story time under the trees

All libraries 29 April – 4 May 2024. Various times. FREE | No bookings required

What trees are flowering in Djeran?

Eats and Drinks

Animal Uptown guided tour

Community contribution colouring in

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Free Activities – no bookings required

Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

The City of Joondalup Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden

Growing local native plants

Habitat for wildlife

Residents watched as the Administration Building Waterwise Demonstration Garden transformed into a Waterwise and biodiverse garden.

Waterwise and firewise design

Signage highlights the species in the demonstration garden, their waterwise ratings and habitat overview.

Signage in the garden highlights waterwise gardening techniques, including soil preparation, plant selection and timing, mulching and watering tips.

Why Waterwise biodiverse gardening?

Tips and resources

Building an online community

Sharon Pengelly, Kingsley local, started the ‘Growing a Sustainable Community – Kingsley and surrounds’ Facebook group in 2018.

Sharon enjoys spending her time growing a lot of her own quality produce in her backyard.

Grow Free Carts

Liz and her Grow Free Cart. The cart was painted by local indigenous artist JJ Lane.

Community, kindness, and Sustainability

Sharon with Debbie and Kevin from the Worm Shed.

Group members have the opportunity to participate in a range of sustainable living workshops, such as Clothes Swaps by Jessica Bennison.

Staying connected during COVID-19

Sharon’s six sustainability suggestions

Members of the Growing a sustainable community – Kingsley and surrounds group at a Waste facility tour.

City News Summer 2024

Explore More in 2024

Kinross Skate Park, Saturday 17 February

Shepherds Bush Pump and Jump Track, Saturday 24 February 2024

Mirror Park Skate Park, Saturday 2 March

Members

Community Member Representatives

Organisational Representatives

Sustainable Gift Guide

Gift Wrapping

Christmas outfits

Christmas Feast

Sustainable Alternatives

Waste Disposal

Christmas Carbon Footprint

Tips and Resources

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the 2024 Valentine’s Concert.

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Step into Volunteering

Neil Hawkins Park
Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024
FREE | No bookings required

Available at all Joondalup Libraries
Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024
FREE | No bookings required

Hillarys Marina Lake
Saturday 4 May 2024. Various times.
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Discovery Session: Recycled Seed Paper
Workshop one

Joondalup Library
Thursday 18 April 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am
Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Discovery session: Recycled Seed Paper
Workshop two

Joondalup Library
Thursday 18 April 2024, 11.00am – 12.15pm
Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Woodvale Library
Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am – 12.00noon
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Joondalup Library
Saturday 6 April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00noon
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Whitford Library
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Whitford Library
Friday 19 April 2024, 10.00am – 1.30pm
Tickets $0 – 15 | Bookings required

Woodvale Library
Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am
Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

Whitford Library
Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am
Tickets $4 | 5-12 years

Duncraig Library
Friday 12 April 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

All libraries
29 April – 4 May 2024. Various times.
FREE | No bookings required