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Community Information Publications

There are several publications available to help you access support services, make new connections, stay active, and boost your health and wellbeing. Click on the title to download a digital copy.

Hardship and Homelessness Services
Support services and helplines for assistance with such things as housing and accommodation, food relief, and counselling.

55+ Activities, Groups and Support Guide
A comprehensive directory of local activities, clubs, groups and services with easy to navigate maps and contact details to assist you in taking the first step to connecting with your community.

Getting Around Town
Transport options for those who do not drive or wish to find alternatives.

Libraries Events and Programs
A seasonal guide to what’s on at City of Joondalup Libraries.

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Interruptions to Daily Living Guide
Support services and wellness information for older people, particularly those who are isolated, in the areas of shopping, transport, technology, housing, and advocacy.

Hard copies are available at Duncraig, Joondalup, Whitford and Woodvale Libraries or can be requested by calling 9400 4705 or emailing comminfo@joondalup.wa.gov.au

Community Directory registration

Community events calendar – Submit your event

Community activities

Getting involved in the community is beneficial for your mind, body and overall wellbeing. Participating in a group or an event within your local area creates an important sense of connection. Some ways to get involved include:

Community Inclusion Day – Beachside

Sunday 12 November 2023, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club, Tom Simpson Park

Come down to Mullaloo Beach to see all the accessible features.

Meet the Hockeyroos, join athletes, Amy Lawton, Aleisha Power, Craig Marias, Nathan Ephraums for a fun hockey session for people with disability. This session is supported with coaches from Whitford Hockey Club, who have ongoing opportunities for interested players to participate in Hockey for All – a program for people with disability.

Try 3×3 wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, and other family activities. Hear compelling speeches from Karen Harvey of Spinal Life Australia and winner of the 2023 Western Australian of the Year Youth Award, Madison Heady. Meet local service providers, enjoy a morning of fun activities and a free sausage sizzle.

Get on Board Program – Platform Tours

This program aims to assist seniors in gaining confidence in accessing public transport and enable independence by improving their ability to connect with services, activities, friends and family. Platform tours of local public transport services are hosted by the City, in partnership with the Public Transport Authority, and are available at various times throughout the year and include complimentary coffee/tea/refreshment at a local cafe.

The next series of Get on Board Platform Tours will be scheduled shortly. For more information please contact the City via email.

Community groups

There are a range of clubs, community and hobby groups throughout the City. To find out who they are and where they are located, visit the City’s Community Directory.

Joondalup Volunteer Resource Centre (JVRC)

The JVRC is located inside Whitford Library and specialises in connecting community members with their perfect volunteer role, by matching skills, interest and availability with vacant volunteer roles.

Meet-Your-Neighbour Project

Recently expanded to an all-year-round program, the Meet-Your-Neighbour Project aims to build a more connected, safer and inclusive community by encouraging residents to host small gatherings within their local neighbourhoods.

City events

The City offers a wide range of events all year round including the Joondalup Festival, Positive Ageing events, the Sunday Serenades concert series, art exhibitions, youth music events, markets and outdoor summer concerts. View the City’s events calendar for details.

Environmental events and activities

The City hosts a range of environmentally focused events and activities which include environmental tours on wildflowers, bird watching, the coast, Aboriginal heritage, Greater Gardens Workshops and more. View the City’s events calendar for details.

Meet Your Neighbour Project

There is never a better time to meet your neighbours than now. Building a safer, more connected neighbourhood begins at your front door. 

The Meet Your Neighbour Project aims to help bring the community closer by building safer, more connected neighbourhoods – one gathering at a time. You can organise a BBQ, a picnic in a local park or invite your neighbours for a cuppa and a chat. 

The essence of the Meet Your Neighbour Project is to gather, make new friends and build community spirit within your area. 

By offering to host a Meet Your Neighbour gathering you can go into a draw for a $50.00 Bunnings voucher. Hosts also have access to sporting equipment and outdoor games. A list of parks with BBQs and invitations can be downloaded below. 

To register your gathering, please read the terms and conditions and email the completed registration form to the City’s Community Development Project Officer at community.development@joondalup.wa.gov.au. 

For further information, call 9400 4503.

Please note you may need to check with the Community Facility Hire team if you intend to host your gathering at a local park, as larger gatherings may require an event application. 

 

Residents and ratepayers associations

There are many residents and ratepayers associations within the City of Joondalup. These groups meet regularly with the aim to protect and improve the quality of life of their residents.

Connect with your local group listed on this page or by searching the Community Directory.

Community sports and groups

The City’s Community Directory has a great deal of useful information regarding your local community sports clubs and leisure activities to keep you physically active. Sporting activities for junior, adult and seniors are covered.

The Community Directory has the contact details for a variety of clubs to suit many sporting interests, such as:

  • Pilates and yoga
  • Badminton and tennis
  • AFL
  • Soccer
  • Netball and basketball
  • Bowling and lawn bowls
  • Cricket
  • Hockey
  • Dancing, boot scooting
  • Zumba and gymnastics
  • Boxing and martial arts
  • Walking, running and jogging
  • Surf life saving
  • Cycling
  • Little Athletics

For Financial Support, many of the above-mentioned sports are supported by KidSport. For more information, please visit the City’s KidSport page.

Add your group

If you would like to add your group or club to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form or call the Community Information Officer. 

Register now

Public services and assistance

There are a wide range of services in the community that aim to help people experiencing disadvantage, or assist families in need. Search the Community Directory for the contact details of these services. Alternatively, you can call the Community Information phone line for personal assistance.

  • Financial counselling and support
  • Tax assistance
  • Justice of the Peace
  • Mental health services and counselling
  • Disability support services
  • Youth services
  • Family support
  • Community legal advice
  • Elder abuse
  • Family violence support
  • Refuge for women, youth or families
  • Drug and alcohol support.

Add your service

If you would like to add your service to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form or call the Community Information Officer.

Register now

Promote a community group

Joondalup Libraries support the local community and encourage schools and not-for-profit community groups to promote their services and programs.

Library displays

Displays are an excellent opportunity to showcase student work, promote your community group to encourage new members, educate and inform about your services and programs. Bookings are required at least two months in advance to allow for the scheduling of space and equipment. Please contact your local library.

Community information

Libraries provide community information boards for posters and brochures about local groups. Information must be of a not-for-profit nature. View our Community Information and Display Guidelines for eligibility. Contact the Community Information Officer to discuss your material.

Community directory

The City’s Community Directory is a great source of local information and your community group may be eligible for a listing. Your events may also be eligible for promotion in the City’s Event Calendar. Registration forms for both services are available under Related Services.

Leisure clubs and groups

Join a club and spend your leisure time with like-minded people.

  • Learn a new skill
  • Make new friends
  • Share a common interest.

The City’s Community Directory lists useful information on local groups who meet to enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including:

  • Arts and crafts of all kinds
  • Painting and drawing
  • Embroidery and knitting
  • Mah-jong, bridge and chess
  • Pottery
  • Gardening
  • Singing and choirs
  • Dancing
  • Men’s Shed
  • Photography
  • Creative writing
  • Bingo.

If you would like to list your group in the Community Directory, please submit your details through the online form or call the Community Information Officer.

Register now

Groups and activities for seniors

Groups and activities for seniors

Getting involved is a great way to make new connections, try something different, stay active and boost your health and wellbeing.

There is a diverse range of clubs and groups for seniors from hobby-based groups through to social and service clubs, life-long learning and sporting groups.

See links below to a variety of groups and clubs to choose from:

You may also be interested in Library Programs and Activities and the Over 50s Fitness Program.

Act-Belong-Commit is about raising awareness of the benefits of maintaining positive mental health which includes getting connected in the community. Visit the City of Joondalup events calendar to see what’s happening in your local area.

The City’s Community Directory has useful information for services and matters of interest to seniors, including social clubs, groups to keep physically and mentally active, as well as community services.

If you would like to add your group, club or service to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form below or call the Community Information Line 9400 4705.

Register now

55+ Activities, Groups and Support Guide

Groups and activities for children

The City’s Community Directory has a great deal of useful information for parents. Search the Community Directory for:

  • Local schools, kindergartens, playgroups
  • Toy libraries
  • Children and family activities
  • Child care
  • Child health services
  • Sports clubs.

Add your group

If you would like to add your group, club or service to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form, or call the Community Information Officer.

Register now

 

Community events calendar

The City’s event calendar details events delivered by the local community as well as events run by the City of Joondalup.

You are able to browse by list or calendar view and tailor your search to specific categories. You can book and pay for most City run events online. Stay up to date with what’s on.

Please note: For City of Joondalup events, refunds will not be issued if you are unable to attend an event.

Browse the calendar

 

Community organisations

The City’s Community Directory has information regarding organisations in your community, such as:

  • churches and temples of faith
  • primary and high schools
  • preschools and kindergarten
  • aged-care centres.

Add your organisation

If you would like to add your organisation to the Community Directory, please submit your details via the online registration form or call the Community Information Officer. 

Register now

Support for community groups and organisations

Find out supports available including networking, capacity building programs and volunteer engagement. Learn more.

Community information

Community information database

We have a free online database of community groups, services and activities called the Community Directory. The Community Directory covers:

  • Community groups
  • Support groups
  • Information services
  • Sport and leisure clubs
  • Regular local markets
  • Activities for community members of all ages

If you would like to add your group, club or service to the database, please submit your details via the online registration form, or call the Community Information Officer.

Register now

Community Information phone line

The City provides a dedicated information and events phone line for all your community related questions. Staff will answer or redirect your enquiry on anything to do with, or being hosted within, the City of Joondalup.

55+ Groups and Activities Guide

The 55+ Groups and Activities Guide is a printed booklet for older residents who are looking to make new social connections and find activities throughout the City of Joondalup.

The guide is available in all City Libraries and Customer Service Centres or by contacting the City’s Community Information Officer.

 

Community Directory

The City provides a dedicated information and events phone line as well as a free online database of community services, facilities and activities. Staff will answer or direct your enquiry on anything to do with or being hosted within the City of Joondalup.

The Community Directory covers:

Go to the Community Directory

If you would like to add your group, club or event to the database, please phone the City’s Community Information Officer.