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SUMMER/AUTUMN 2016 | VOL 2.1
PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC
Feature focus:
Capable People;
Cabinet developing the needs
announcements of our region's growing
set to transform population
the region
PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC
In this issue Peel Development Commission Board
Mr Paul Fitzpatrick (Chairman)
Dr Sue Fyfe (Deputy Chair)
Dr Peter Hick
Mr David Napoli
Chairman’s Welcome 1 Mr John Erren Prof Andrew Taggart
Cr Christine Germain Mayor Marina Vergone
CEO’s Management Report 2 Ms Maree Gooch
Game changer project set to transform Peel 3
Blueprint Launch 8 Peel Development Commission Staff
Norman Baker Chief Executive Officer
A region in profile: Boddington 26 E norman.baker@peel.wa.gov.au
Board Q&A 45 David Arkwright Manager Policy and Planning
E david.arkwright@peel.wa.gov.au
Kelvin Barr Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development
E kelvin.barr@peel.wa.gov.au
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Maureen Barr Administration Officer
E maureen.barr@peel.wa.gov.au
Kathleen Butler Finance and Administration Officer
E kathleen.butler@peel.wa.gov.au
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AGRICULTURE
TOURISM Janine Hatch
Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development
& FOOD
EXCELLENCE E janine.hatch@peel.wa.gov.au
INNOVATION
Terina Henry School Based Trainee
E terina.henry@peel.wa.gov.au
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STRONG &
RESILIENT RECIPES Louise Hodges Executive Officer
COMMUNITIES E louise.hodges@peel.wa.gov.au
Simone Hutton Grants and Projects Officer
E simone.hutton@peel.wa.gov.au
Pip Kirby Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development
E pip.kirby@peel.wa.gov.au
Mia Lacy Corporate Communications Co-ordinator
E communications@peel.wa.gov.au
Victor Smith Corporate Services Manager
Peel Development Commission E victor.smith@peel.wa.gov.au
45 Mandurah Terrace (PO Box 543) Larissa Stacy Finance and Administration Officer
Mandurah Western Australia 6210 E larissa.stacy@peel.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9535 4140 Kristie Tonkin Principal Consultant Industry,
Fax: (08) 9535 2119
Skills and Regional Capability
Email: peel@peel.wa.gov.au
E kristie.tonkin@peel.wa.gov.au
www.peel.wa.gov.au
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Mia Lacy
Peel Development Commission
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the Peel Development Commission, the Editor or their staff and agents.
Peel Development Commission is a statutory authority
established in 1993 by the Western Australian State
Government under the Regional Development Commissions
Act 1993. The Commission is one of nine regional development
commissions across the State, each established and operating
under the same legislation.
PEEL Development Commission
PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC
WELCOME
Chairman’s Did you know?
Welcome
Its estimated that more than
3.5 million people will live in the
Perth and Peel regions by 2050.
As the name says, it will effectively
transform the entire Peel and take us
through to 2050. Transform Peel will
be a true game changer: a hub for
employment and innovation providing
an integrated approach to building
regional resilience.
The Peel Development Commission
has been the lead agency on the
proposed regional business park
which has morphed into Transform
“Transform Peel will be Peel through several stages over
a true game changer — several years. It is extremely gratifying I first visited the bushfire devastated
a hub for employment to see this major announcement,
which will do so much for the entire
areas in January with the
Commission’s CEO Norman Baker. We
and innovation providing region, made at the Regional Cabinet have since followed up this visit with
an integrated approach Meeting held here in early April. our February Board meeting which
to building regional Following on from the very successful was held at the Shire of Waroona’s
Council Chambers and attended by
resilience.” launch of the Peel Regional Investment
invited special guest Andrew Hastie,
Blueprint; Vision 2050, we have just
I’m pleased to welcome you to the completed our Strategic Plan 2016–19. MP for Canning.
third edition of Peel magazine. This is
a particularly exciting time for the Peel The Peel Development Commission’s The primary consideration
Development Commission as we see Strategic Plan 2016–19 is based on our must continue to be the
our vision for a progressive, prosperous knowledge of the region’s aspirations
for the future, our application of best support required at all levels
and dynamic region become a closer
reality with Premier Colin Barnett’s practice in regional development, to re-establish infrastructure,
announcement of the long envisaged and our focus on delivering outcomes training, education and boost
today that will best position the region
Transform Peel project. economic development.
for a strong future.
Comprising the Peel Business Park, The health and wellbeing of the
Peel Food Zone and Peel Integrated In light of the recent devastating fires
people of the Waroona, Hamel,
Water Initiative, Transform Peel in the Waroona, Hamel, Preston Beach
Preston Beach and Yarloop areas
presents the highest value opportunity and Yarloop districts, it is all the more
are very much in the forefront of our
to transform the region and create important to come together with a
minds as we continue the journey
an environment conducive to living, clear vision of the future for our region.
together to recover, restore and
working and investing in 21st century I have the utmost admiration for reconnect this community.
Western Australia. the residents who harnessed their
Paul Fitzpatrick
networks, pulled together support
services, and reached out selflessly to Chairman
the needs of other people first. Peel Development Commission
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CEO’s Management Report
I look forward to working with the
leaders within the region and beyond,
to implement this Blueprint and see
the vision become a reality.
In mid-December we also submitted
the business case for the Transform
Peel: Nambeelup Business Park to the
Department of Regional Development.
This under went final due diligence
checks and was submitted to Cabinet
for approval. This is a significant body
of work and I’d like to thank our
Norman Baker, Commission CEO, Hon. partners — the City of Mandurah, the
Terry Redman and Commission Chairman Shire of Murray and LandCorp for
Paul Fitzpatrick at the official launch of the
assisting in finalising the business case.
Peel Regional Investment Blueprint.
In addition to the Blueprint launch
and Transform Peel business case,
Commission staff continue to work
The last few months of 2015
on a number of projects including
were a blur for Commission staff.
aged care facilities, tourism, secure
Project and/or grant acquittals and
housing, agriculture and workforce
reconciliations were being processed,
development initiatives.
final Board meetings for the year
were held, and project stakeholder To all of our friends in
Welcome to the groups were still being held.
summer/autumn Waroona, Yarloop and
Of course, the biggest and most time surrounds, our thoughts are
edition of the Peel consuming event for all of us was
with you during what have
Magazine. The last few the finalisation and launch of the
Peel Regional Investment Blueprint been difficult times.
months have absolutely on December 17 2015 at the Sebel
This magazine continues to remind
flown by but I would like Mandurah. With over 120 regional
me of the natural wonders, business
to take this opportunity leaders attending, including the
success stories and great people who
Deputy Premier Dr Kim Hames MLA,
to wish all readers a the Minister for Regional Development
are living and working within the
region. I hope you enjoy this edition
happy, prosperous and Terry Redman MLA and a host of
of the Peel Magazine and find it as
safe 2016. other luminaries, the event was a
huge success. More importantly, the
informative and inspiring as I do.
Commission was able to convey a Norman Baker
shared vision for economic and social Chief Executive Officer
prosperity for the Peel region out to Peel Development Commission
the year 2050.
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Game changer project
set to transform Peel
WORDS & IMAGES | Peel Development
The multi-million dollar Transform Peel project
Commission announced this month by Premier Colin Barnett is a
visionary project that will be a game changer for the
Peel region according to Paul Fitzpatrick, Chairman
of the Peel Development Commission.
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“Transform Peel will be a true game At media conference that took place
changer: a hub for employment and on April 4 2016 adjacent to the City
innovation providing an integrated of Mandurah Council Chambers,
approach to building regional Premier Barnett announced the
resilience. As the name says, it will multi-million Phase 1 activation which
effectively transform the entire Peel will see the creation of services for
and take us through to 2050,” said 290 hectares of the business park,
Paul Fitzpatrick. research into water initiatives and
planning for the food zone.
Transform Peel comprises
“As we researched and developed
three integrated and the business case for Transform Peel,
strategic projects: a 28,000 we grew confident that the State
hectare Peel Food Zone, a Government would share our vision
1.000 hectare Peel Business for this hub for employment and
innovation. We are looking forward
Park and an Integrated Water to working with LandCorp and other
Resource Solution. agencies to enable Phase 1,” said Paul
Fitzpatrick.
The State Government’s investment of
$49.3 million via Royalties for Regions “Transform Peel is an ambitious
will be augmented with private project — the focus on sustainable
capital investment estimated to be food and water supplies for the
$2.5 billion by 2050. Transform Peel region differentiate it from anything
is projected to generate more than previously conceived. Along with
$1.8 billion in export earnings over its vast economic opportunities, the
the next three decades culminating Peel Food Zone and Integrated Water
in $16.2 billion per annum economic Initiative will provide sustainable
output by 2050. food and water supplies for the entire
community for generations.” Mr Fitzpatrick said Transform Peel
will combine the very best of public
and private sector knowledge and
investment in people and capital to
deliver economic, community and
environmental benefits over future
decades.
“The Peel Development Commission
has a clear mandate to support the
Peel region’s growth. Transform Peel
will be a catalyst for major investment
and employment that will give more
people an opportunity to live in a
region that offers the best of both
worlds — a relaxed coastal lifestyle
close to Perth and the South West.
The 33,000 jobs that the Transform
Peel initiative will help to create will
be as varied as the people that choose
to live in the region,” he said.
“Initially there be transactional,
development, and building
opportunities and these will grow
into retail, office and skilled jobs.
With the development of the
technology campus at Peel Business
Park, researchers, technicians and
Figure 1 Transform Peel precinct. innovators will be in demand. I am
Source: Peel Development Commission confident the projects will trigger
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33,000
local jobs across
diverse sectors.
The program will deliver sustainable
food and water supplies for the entire
community for generations.
further development and growth
which will support our children and
their children.”
33,000 local jobs across diverse sectors
Mr Fitzpatrick said the Peel
Development Commission will $16.2 billion per annum economic output by 2050
continue to work on behalf of the
State Government, through the
Multi-million Phase 1 activation launches
Royalties for Regions program, to
encourage prosperity and build
strong and resilient communities in What is Transform Peel? to the point where private sector
the Peel region. Transform Peel is a program of investment can drive the program
integrated and complex, multi- into the future.
Transform Peel is an overarching
faceted projects that will over the Transform Peel responds to
strategy developed by the State
next 35 years result in significant some very important State
Government through the Peel
economic development in the Peel imperatives including diversifying
Development Commission;
Region. Transform Peel comprises the economy, and improving the
the Departments of Regional
three main sub-projects — the States competitiveness and fiscal
Development, Water and Agriculture
Business Park Nambeelup, the Peel sustainability.
& Food; and LandCorp, in partnership
Food Zone and the Peel Integrated
with the City of Mandurah, Shire Transform Peel also responds
Water Initiative.
of Murray, CSIRO and Peel-Harvey to number of regional and
Catchment Council. Stage 1 of Transform Peel is about Metropolitan imperatives, including
the “activation” of the program the need to expand the Peel’s
MORE INFORMATION over the next four/five years, with economy to meet the needs of
For further information contact the Peel State government facilitating this population that will expand from
Development Commission on (08) 9535 process and bringing the initiative its current 130,000 to 440,000 by
4140 or email peel@peel.wa.gov.au
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What will Government funds be
used for in Stage 1 Activation?
In Transform Peel Stage 1: Activation,
the following will be undertaken:
1. Activation of the Peel Business
Park Nambeelup
The development of common-use
headworks infrastructure that will
allow for the first 74 hectares of
developable land to be brought to
the market by 2021, and a further
120 hectares of developable land
by 2031. Marketing of this land
to Perth-based, national and
international food processors
and manufacturers, to logistics
enterprise and to supportive light
industrial activities.
2. Activation of the Peel Food Zone
By 2021, the Peel Food Zone will be
planned and operational to receive
investment into food production
enterprise, and with essential
supporting infrastructure to
underpin that investment (research
facilities, environmental projects).
An “Integrated Hub” initiative is
also being developed separately
from this business case, and will
incorporate research, training, trial
cropping, food/food provenance
support initiatives, and other
industry cluster support initiatives.
Building a research capability in the
The focus on sustainable food and water Peel Region is considered a critical
supplies for the region differentiate it from enabler for the development of a
anything previously conceived. future knowledge economy.
Modelling suggests that
3. Activation of the Peel Integrated
upwards of $3 billion worth
2050, the need to achieve better Water Initiative
of private sector investment
environmental outcomes for the By 2021, an operational, innovative
Peel Harvey Catchment and Estuary into land and buildings will and integrated water management
system, and the need for the follow in the next 35 years. system will have been developed
Metropolitan region to secure food with the capacity to deliver a new
Government will make available
production (and nutrition) with shorter source of water to support industry,
its funding in two tranches — a first
and more secure supply chains for its agriculture, mining and urban
tranche of $49.3 million to get key
rapidly growing population. development, and which eventually
infrastructure into the Business Park
will be able to reduce nutrient
What is the cost of Transform and undertake design of the Peel
flows across the Food Zone area by
Peel? Food Zone and Peel Integrated water
up to 50%.
Initiative, and a second tranche of up
The overall cost to the State to $19.5 million to implement the Peel 4. Activation of the Program
Government of “activating” Transform Food Zone and Peel Integrated Water Management Unit
Peel is estimated at $68.8 million, Initiative — to be subject to further
following which it is expected that A Program Management Unit
approval and subject also to any other will be established to oversee the
private sector investment will drive the funding having been attracted to the
program into the future. Transform Peel program.
initiative by that stage.
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5. Activation of the Peel Enterprise What will Transform Peel deliver
Competitiveness Support Program for the region by 2050?
The Program Management Unit will By 2050, and on the assumption that
establish a set of strategic initiatives Transform Peel has fully developed by
to support existing and new then, it is estimated that Transform
enterprise — including workforce Peel will deliver the following
development, entrepreneur economic outcomes:
development, market intelligence
and access, capital market 33,100 jobs of which 8,600 are
access and strategic economic strategic (export and producer
visioning and planning to attract services),
investment into food processing, Economic output of $16.2 billion
food manufacturing, transport per annum,
and logistics, light industrial and
commercial enterprise. Export value of $1.8 billion per
annum,
When will the Transform Peel Gross value added of $5.3 billion
development commence? per annum,
The Transform Peel program will
commence immediately with the Rates income for local government
establishment of strong governance of $50 million per annum,
arrangements. There will be an overall Private sector investment at full
Steering Committee comprising build out will be $600 million (land
senior Government officials, a sales only),
Program Management Unit to oversee What will Transform Peel Deliver
the whole program, and project Cumulative stamp duty accruing to for the region in the first 10 years?
management capacity to deliver each the State of $759 million, LandCorp has estimated that the
of the individual sub-projects. Reduction of Total Phosphorous Peel Business Park will deliver the
(TP) load from across the Peel Food following economic outcomes in the
The focus in the first eighteen
Zone by 50%, first 10 years:
months will mainly be on all the
preparatory work that is needed Private sector investment into 159 businesses established,
before implementation — including buildings in Peel Business Park 1862 jobs created,
technical work and detailed design. Nambeelup of $2.5 billion, and
Implementation will follow over the $218m private capital invested, and
next three and a half years. Land tax contribution to the State
of a minimum of $100,000 per Economic output of $788 million
The Transform Peel program will annum from developed lots. per annum.
commence immediately with the
establishment of strong governance What is the source for the
arrangements. economic and population
forecasts?
The population forecasts for the
Peel Region are derived from the
recently released Perth and Peel @
3.5 million. Economic forecasts to
2050 are derived from economic
modelling undertaken by Pracsys
in the course of preparation of the
business case. Economic forecasts for
the first 10 years have been estimated
by LandCorp based on their extensive
experience in this area.
MORE INFORMATION
For further information contact the Peel
Development Commission on (08) 9535
4140 or email peel@peel.wa.gov.au
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Blueprint Launch
The Sebel Mandurah Thursday 17th December 2015
1 2
Business and community
leaders from around
the Peel and beyond
came together at the
Peel Development
Commission’s official
launch of the Peel
Regional Investment
3
Blueprint held at The
Sebel Mandurah. The Regional Investment 1 Minister Terry Redman and Commission
Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick.
Minister for Regional Development Blueprint Initiative is supported
Terry Redman MLA, launched the 2 Deputy Premier Kim Hames, Mayor
by a $330 million investment Marina Vergone and Minister Terry
Blueprint with Commission Chairman
through the State Government’s Redman.
Paul Fitzpatrick, Deputy Chair Sue
3 Harry Nannup presenting Welcome to
Fyfe and Chief Executive Officer Royalties for Regions program. Country.
Norman Baker. The event carried a
Following two years of research and 4 Maree Gooch, Victor Smith and
theme celebrating regional wine and
consultation with more than 200 Alan Cross.
produce, arts and culture, and was
stakeholders, the document will drive 5 Sue Leonard and Ewen McGregor.
extremely well received.
the region’s economic development 6 John Lynch, Jacqui See and John Erren.
The Peel Regional Leaders Forum with a collaboration between all levels of 7 Norman Baker, Hon Terry Redman,
(PRLF) outlined strong support for the government, business and community to Paul Fitzpatrick, Deputy Premier
Blueprint and its overarching strategy make its vision a reality. Kim Hames and Dr Sue Fyfe.
with Chair and Mandurah Mayor 8 Andrew Hastie MP, Commission
Marina Vergone commenting the MORE INFORMATION Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick and David
Blueprint’s focus on Transform Peel as To receive a copy of the Peel Regional Arkwright.
particularly encouraging. Investment Blueprint document please
contact the Peel Development Commission
on (08) 9535 4140 or peel@peel.wa.gov.au
alternatively download the PDF via
www.peel.wa.gov.au
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Developing
Capable People WORDS & IMAGES | Peel Regional
Investment Blueprint
2050 CAPABLE PEOPLE GOAL: Ensuring there is access to world- The region’s ongoing economic
class education, training and higher growth and prosperity is highly
The Peel’s workforce education systems is central to the dependent on the resources industry.
Peel’s future economic growth, There is evidence1 however that the
will be highly skilled and
employment and career prospects. pipeline of future investment has
adaptable to structural and These systems will not only assist with fallen over the last year and that
technological change to attracting businesses and people into Western Australian projects will
support an economy that the region, but will ensure existing face an increasingly competitive
is strong, diverse and high businesses and people remain in the international environment in future.
performing. community. Ongoing global economic conditions
are also uncertain2.
The knowledge, skills and
The Peel Regional Investment
capability of the people who Blueprint’s (Blueprint) strategies
OBJECTIVES
live in the community and support the diversification of the
• Human capital will be work in its institutions are Peel’s economy and its workforce
developed to ensure the into professional, scientific and
region can grow and prosper.
critical.
technical areas, including new areas
To support the needs of the Peel’s of agriculture and agriculture-related
• Peel people of all working
rapidly growing population, there business sectors.
ages, backgrounds and
is a need to develop both broad-
abilities will be more State labour market forecasts3 mostly
based capabilities as well as more
advanced skilled and suggest these moderate rates of
specialised skills which will be
experienced to be highly employment growth will continue (at
fundamental to the attraction of new
sought after and competitive least in the short-to-medium term),
businesses and industries.
in the labour market. but changes in future economic
The development of skill sets and conditions, particularly in the
• Peel residents have
capabilities (such as adaptability, resources sector where there is a shift
substantially increased access
flexibility, resilience, creativity and from construction to operations, will
to, and governance over,
design thinking) will create a confidence inevitably translate into changes in
regionally based vocational
and readiness in the community to demand for skills and training.
training and higher education.
operate in an increasingly competitive
• Peel’s young people will have and global environment.
access to education and
The capability of the Peel’s education 1 Investment in Resources Sector Infrastructure,
training pathways programs
and training systems — from early Price Waterhouse Coopers and Chamber of
that lead to employment in Minerals and Energy (Jan 2014).
childhood through schools and on to
priority industry occupations.
tertiary institutions — will also need to 2 Reserve Bank of Australia, Minutes of
be able to respond to an increasingly Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank
Board, 3 September 2013.
complex and constantly changing
environment. 3 WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Outlook, June quarter 2013.
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The Peel has had a strong The emphasis on economic drivers in Transformational strategies, such as
representation of skills and labour the Blueprint is to strategically counter the development of Peel Business
in occupations largely driven by these types of fluctuations and their Park Nambeelup and development
the mining, manufacturing and impacts on the local economy and to of the agricultural sector through the
construction sectors. Close monitoring proactively create new jobs. These new Transform Peel initiative, will provide
of and planning for the inevitable jobs are in addition to those naturally strong and varied industry and
future shift in labour needs is essential created in sectors such as retail, health business sectors, and also create more
to protect the jobs of local workers and community services as a result of than 33,700 direct and indirect jobs4
and apprentices. population growth. which will support local employment
and protect the incomes of families in
Although the health and community Without a dedicated focus on the Peel.
services, retail trade, construction
and mining sectors are forecast to
attracting new businesses Capable People strategies in the
continue to grow (at least in the short- and supporting local Blueprint are focused on the
term), the softening of the resources industry growth, jobs growth development and up-skilling of
sector is also likely to impact on the will be constrained and the local workforce, including
Peel’s small businesses, which play an marginalised community members.
essential role in supporting the growth unemployment in the region The strategies are designed to create
of the larger companies involved in is likely to continue to rise. equal access to skill development
resource construction and major and educational opportunities that
project development. will allow individuals and groups to
become competitive in the labour
market and take up the jobs that will
be created.
The Capable People theme identifies
two key areas of focus for the region
that together will establish the highly
skilled and adaptable workforce that
will be required to deliver thriving and
Access to innovative industries. The key focus
world-class areas for Capable People are:
systems
is central to the Peel’s 1. boosting productivity; and
future economic 2. pathways to employment.
growth, employment
and career A range of local initiatives which
prospects. support the objectives of the Capable
People theme are showcased in this
edition of the Peel Magazine.
MORE INFORMATION
More information on the region’s
approach to Capable People is included
in the Peel Regional Investment Blueprint
which is available on the Commission’s
website www.peel.wa.gov.au
4 Peel Business Park Nambeelup Economic
Impact Assessment, (Pracsys Economics, 2015).
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Our region. Our people.
good understanding of the existing
condition of the catchment,
understand the consequences of any
remedial action and ensure we are
measuring the right things to indicate
change. Embedding this scientific
method in our operations is my key
task at the PHCC,” says Steve Fisher.
NRM adaptive management
Science
priorities have a strong focus on
water quality but also include
biodiversity, species dispersal,
improves
wetland restoration, adaptation in a
changing climate and more.
Water quality science
NRM priorities will include
nutrient pathways,
assimilation of nutrients
in drainage systems and
Steve Fisher — Science Advisor at
Peel-Harvey Catchment Council. Monosulphidic Black Ooze
associated with sediment
Introducing Steve Fisher, Science loss from erosion.
WORDS & IMAGES | Mia Lacy, Peel
Advisor at Peel-Harvey Catchment “This process throws up questions to
Development Commission
Council which we sometimes don’t know the
Since joining the region’s peak answers, so we work alongside and
partner with the right people who
As this edition’s theme natural resource management body,
do know. For example, I’m working
centres around the The Peel-Harvey Catchment Council
(PHCC), in July 2015 science advisor with government departments and
Peel Development Steve Fisher has worked with decision universities to develop indicators for
the Peel-Harvey Estuary system that
Commissions’ Blueprint makers and practitioners at all levels
measure whether its environmental
to apply evidence based knowledge
approach to the region’s to improve the environmental health health is improving, getting worse or
Capable People, it of the Catchment. staying the same. These indicators
include for example water quality,
seemed fitting to profile It’s a role he relishes, as it brings algal blooms, fish and crab abundance
not one, but two people together Steve’s considerable expertise and habitat and remnant native
in watery science, his communication
who call the Peel region skills and his love of the Peel-Harvey
vegetation. My job is to collate the
information already gathered, to make
home. Estuary environment to guide better- sure we aren’t duplicating effort and
informed decision making. to promote research programs to fill in
“It’s really important that any projects the gaps in our knowledge,” said Steve.
we undertake or advice we give is The environmental health of the Peel-
underpinned by science. The PHCC Harvey Estuary also has implications
follows the adaptive management for the societal values and economic
cycle: plan, act, monitor and evaluate values of the estuary. “The recreational
to natural resource management and commercial crab fisheries in the
(NRM). It’s essential we have a
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Estuary are currently being assessed
by the Marine Stewardship Council Regional business
set for expansion
to determine whether the crabbing
activities are environmentally
sustainable. This is not just about
sustainability of the population of
crabs but also for other ecological Introducing Craig Salt, C-Wise
values of the system, for example the WORDS | Melissa Worthington, Cork
impact on birds and their habitat. and Cheese Craig Salt has called the Peel region
I am keeping a close eye on the IMAGES | C-Wise home for over 10 years but it wasn’t
assessment process and working with the most direct path that lead him to
the Department of Fisheries to protect settle here, establish a business and
the ecological values of the estuary raise his young family.
while acknowledging the importance
of sustainable crab fisheries to Born and raised in Perth,
tourism, commerce and recreation Craig spent stints living and
values,” said Steve. working south in Albany,
Steve has a PhD in Chemistry from before heading north to
Curtin University where he specialised Kununurra.
in petroleum and environmental
organic geochemistry. He spent much Along the way, his passion for the
of his childhood fishing, swimming natural environment led him to
and boating on and around the Swan- complete a double major degree in
Canning Estuary. Since the 1970s, botany and soil science at University of
Steve has regularly holidayed in the Western Australia (UWA).
Mandurah region spending many
hours out on the Peel-Harvey Estuary
as a recreational fisherman.
This affinity with water is a
common thread throughout
his 30–year career as
a scientist, academic,
consultant and while
working at the CSIRO, WA
Department of Fisheries and
WA Department of Water.
Steve is also an experienced science
communicator, having made oral
presentations at international and
national conferences as well as
to workshops for community and
volunteer organisations.
MORE INFORMATION
For further information visit:
www.peel-harvey.org.au
C-Wise operating site at Nambeelup.
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It was here Craig secured first class where customers are willing to pay a believe Mandurah is particularly well
honours for a rehabilitation-focused premium for the right food grown in positioned to become a haven for
project at the Argyle Diamond Mine the right way.” knowledge workers.”
which saw him based in the north
Looking at C-Wise from a volume An active community member,
west for more than 10 years.
and scale of production, it is currently Craig has been an affiliate of a
In search of a cool change, “I set up licenced to produce up to 90,000 range of organisations over the
my own home-based ‘sustainability- tonnes per annum of compost and years, including a committee
focused management consultancy’ related products, and well positioned member at Rockingham
business (Sustainable Consulting) in the market. Craig stated, “We have Regional Environment Centre,
in 2001, largely to spend more time aspirations to grow the business a member of the Rockingham
with my two young daughters. I further moving forward. and Mandurah Chambers of
was based in Rockingham at that Commerce and founding President
“We believe there is a significant
stage and moved to Madora Bay in of the Sustainability Practitioner’s
opportunity to improve soil health
2006 where I have lived ever since.” Association. “I have recently played
and productivity in a range of
Craig said. It was during these early a leadership role on behalf of local
settings and circumstances. We see
days consulting that Craig met Andy community members in relation to
a particularly significant opportunity
Gulliver — a fellow sustainability the Madora Bay North development
in the horticultural and broadacre
champion — who provided the and joined the Peel Regional
farming sectors where improved
connection that led to his current role Development Australia committee.”
water-holding capacity, nutrient
as CEO of C-Wise. Craig is also currently helping to
availability and microbiological
establish the Western Australian
Established by Dave Cullen activity associated with composted
branch of the Australian Organics
products are beneficial to producers
and Andy Gulliver in the late and the natural environment.” These
Recycling Association.
1990s; the business has since opportunities within the market, Asking Craig what’s the best advice
grown to a team of over 40, together with an increased level of he has ever received, he responded,
with most employees based consumer driven awareness indicate “follow your passion and treat others
strong potential for the C-Wise offer in as you want to be treated, although I
in, or adjacent to the Peel the longer term. admit this is easier to say than to do.”
region.
“We have a unique opportunity This advice lead brilliantly to his
C-Wise is a Western Australian owned to be part of a new Peel region response when questioned about
company whose primary business is where sustainable practices are the how he likes to spend any downtime,
recycling organic carbon. Providing cornerstone. This includes better “I have a passion for sustainable living
smart, natural solutions to farms, recycling of local waste, more and am always looking for ways to
communities and industry that allows productive land use (think of the reduce my environmental footprint in
them to make organic carbon an ‘food bowl’ concept being driven by a way that is accessible to others. I am
integral part of their operations. the Peel Development Commission), a keen gardener and love preparing
reduced nutrient loads into the Peel and sharing food sourced from my
With an operating site at Nambeelup
Harvey system (one of the benefits home garden. I also spend regular
C-Wise transforms organic waste into
of composted products), increased time visiting the Great Southern
a range of value-added products that
local employment, celebration region.”
improve soil health and productivity.
of local Indigenous culture and
Such is the growth of the business;
establishment of a world-class MORE INFORMATION
C-Wise recently established an office
Nambeelup Industrial Estate (perhaps For further information visit:
in Cockburn and are looking to
with a closed-loop underpinning).” www.cwise.com.au
expand the business interstate.
With C-Wise expanding, I asked Craig
Asking Craig what he is observing
what he sees as the benefits of living
in terms of business trends, he
and working in the region, “the Peel
commented, “we are seeing a
offers a unique opportunity to live
number of trends that help to shape
in a semi-rural setting with good
our business including increasing
access to nature, while retaining ready
environmental impacts from both
access to the benefits of city life. With
waste and land use practices, and the
the right institutional leadership I
emergence of niche food markets
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Paving the way forward for
our children Child Australia
As the organisation contracted to The approach calls for multiple
WORDS | Kerrie-ann Cugley, Child
undertake this project, Child Australia organisations or entities from different
Australia
helped to facilitate a gathering sectors to abandon their own agenda
IMAGE | Jennifer Chaplyn
of professionals that collectively in favour of a common agenda, shared
could develop a way of working measurement and alignment of effort
collaboratively to address some of the towards a shared goal.
With a significantly issues highlighted in the Plan.
“… we believe that there is no
high portion of five A series of forum workshops were
other way society will achieve
year old children in held with existing Early Years network
large-scale progress against
chairs, local and State government
the Peel region — 1 representatives and other identified the urgent and complex
in 4, falling within regional children and family service problems of our time, unless
the ‘developmentally stakeholders. Together the group
a collective impact approach
identified and developed key objectives
vulnerable on one or on improving early childhood becomes the accepted way of
more domains1, the need development outcomes. Participants doing business.”
was very real to bring actively engaged and explored an
increased understanding of the need
John Kania and Mark Kramer
together a group of for greater collaboration to support the The series of workshops concluded
committed people that Early Years sector for regional children. with a broad agreement around
a call for action to engage a wide
They also investigated the complexities
could help to pave the around barriers, possible causes, and range of local stakeholders. The
way forward. developed a strategy to prioritise participants reached consensus on
increased collaboration. future directions and actions, creating
The Peel Regional Children’s Services a common agenda and a formal
Plan2, proposed a way of working on The group adopted an evidence- alliance to support change.
developing a sustainable Education based ‘Collective Impact’ model.
and Care Sector, focused towards This approach is based on the belief MORE INFORMATION
community managed services, through that no single policy, government For further information contact Kerrie-
ways that support the viability of all department, organisation or program ann Cugley on 0458 905 305 or email
education and care services to provide alone, can tackle or solve the Kerrie-AnnC@childaustralia.org.au
ongoing quality care in the region. increasingly complex social problems
The Plan highlighted the specific that we face as a society.
needs of the region and also BELOW: Peel strategic collective group.
addressed some of the challenges
and impacts that regional service
operators encounter in providing
quality services for children and
families in regional areas.
1 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
2012 data.
2 Regional Community Child Care Development
Fund administered by the Department of
Local Government and Communities and
funded through the State Government’s
Royalties for Regions program.
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The Fairbridge CARE School
CARE (Curriculum and
WORDS | Dianne Wing, Fairbridge Reengagement in Education) schools,
IMAGES | Fairbridge currently enrol over 800 disengaged
students across 10 sites throughout
Western Australia. The proposed CARE
school at Fairbridge will be the first
From its original opening CARE school in the Peel region.
in 1920, Fairbridge Village
These specialised non-government
has been involved in schools provide education programs
the education of young for students with social, emotional
people; with the running or behavioural difficulties, and play
a pivotal role in re-engaging at risk
of an on-site school until students in the education system and
the late 1970s/early 80s, further training. Historical photograph of boys in an original
Fairbridge classroom.
when the international CARE schools aim to increase
Fairbridge organisation school attendance, improve
closed its doors. literacy and numeracy skills Education Minister Peter Collier
states, “The work of CARE schools is
Fairbridge Western Australia Inc. came and provide appropriate life unique and different to mainstream
into existence in 1983 and took over the skills for students to increase schools,” he said “the schools work to
ownership and running of the Village. their work, training or study re-engage students who no longer fit
From that time, education has been traditional education models and this
one of the focuses of the organisation opportunities after school.
also means educational outcomes of
and through various partnerships students in mainstream schools are
including the Department of Mark Anderson, CEO Fairbridge and not affected.”
Education, an Alternative Education Jen Newlands, Educational Services
program operated from Fairbridge Coordinator Fairbridge.
Village for over 20 years. Currently each
year over 50 schools access Fairbridge
Village, its services and programs
which not only add value to the
education of young people, but play
an important part in building the great
State of Western Australia.
Nearly 100 years later, Fairbridge
is still providing quality training at
an accredited level. With thanks to
the generous support of the Peel
Development Commission through
a Royalties for Regions funded
Community Chest Fund grant,
Nearly
Fairbridge are planning to open a
100 years later,
CARE school in 2016 on completion
Fairbridge is still
and sign off of the Business Case and providing quality
School Registration being confirmed training at an
by Department of Educational accredited level.
Services.
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The Peel region has a shortage of
alternative pathways to education and
a high rate of youth who are at risk
of disengaging or disengaged from
education. Disengagement and lack
of alternatives is a predictor for high
youth unemployment, poor social
economic outcomes and increased
youth crime.
CARE schools, operating under the
Department of Educational Services,
receive supplementary funding to assist
these students with increased support,
diverse and engaging curriculum
activities and specialist services.
Fairbridge, with its peaceful rural It is envisaged that the Fairbridge CARE
setting and large range of facilities School will become a centre for learning
including oval, swimming pool, excellence.
climbing walls, gym, recording studio,
original school buildings and state-
of-the-art training precinct is well
appointed to accommodate the first
25 year 7 to 10 students, with eventual
intake of 60 students predicted in the We would not be where we are learning that are appropriate to their
following years. currently at without the ongoing needs.” Further, Jen believes, “a CARE
It is envisaged that the Fairbridge support and partnership we have with school at Fairbridge will be uniquely
CARE School will become a centre the Peel Development Commission positioned to maximise the amount
for learning excellence in the fields and the State Government of Western of support afforded to students and,
of sustainability, renewable energy Australia and thank them for their as a result, increase the likelihood
and technologies and environmental ongoing partnership.” of the students’ success as they
studies. move through secondary school and
Well known Perth Philanthropist,
transition to further education, training
Fairbridge CEO, Mark Anderson Jack Bendat, through the Bendat
or employment.”
commented, “Fairbridge is very Family Foundation, has also
appreciative of the funding recognised the need for alternative In this regard, the school will
and innovative education pathways
provided by the Peel Development
and has provided a foundational
be firmly embedded in the
Commission to establish the business
grant to support the employment of a philosophy of Fairbridge and
case and apply for registration as a
CARE School. Foundational Principal and Business utilise all of the exceptional
Manager to complete the Business resources the site has to offer.
Community demand for the CARE Case, confirm sign off by the Board of
school has been overwhelming Governors of Fairbridge and confirm In Jen’s words, “it is my goal to build a
with an average of five phone calls Registration of the CARE School with school model that is based on sound
a day from parents, students and Department of Educational Services. educational practice, which takes into
community organisations expressing Once completed, their role will be to account the individual needs of the
an interest in enrolment places for implement the school. students. I hope that in three to five
young people. years the Fairbridge CARE School will
Jen Newlands, who has recently been be a lighthouse school for others in the
We have a way to go to complete appointed as Educational Services region that wish to work with those
the Business Case, obtain sign off by Coordinator in charge of CARE school students who may not fit into the
the Board of Governors of Fairbridge development, is a former senior mainstream educational setting.”
and confirm Registration of the teacher at another CARE school
CARE School with Department of and a Doctoral student at Murdoch MORE INFORMATION
Educational Services. Once this is University. According to Jen, “the
The CARE school is expected to open in
achieved our aim would be to have Fairbridge CARE School will provide July 2016. For further information please
the school operational from July 2016 educationally at-risk youth from email edservices@fairbridge.asn.au
onwards. the Peel region with opportunities
for academic and social/emotional
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Deadly Koolinga Chefs Program
and the Bindjareb Yorgas Health Program
In addition, a community
vegetable garden has been
established at the Centre,
which provides fresh produce
for the cooking programs, and
to the Bindjareb community
to assist with food security.
The aims of the BYHP and DKCP are
to create a supportive environment to
encourage participation, encourage
communication and relationship
building, to develop personal skills in
achieving and maintaining wellness
and to strengthen community actions
by facilitating community ownership
and leadership.
To share the participants personal
experiences of being involved in the
Both programs are jointly programs, the participants of the
WORDS | Caroline Nilson, Murdoch coordinated by Karrie-Anne BYHP and the DKCP participated in
University
Kearing (MDAA Chairperson) and a narrative art project, and through
IMAGES | Murdoch University Caroline Nilson (Academic Chair — the sponsorship and support of the
Undergraduate Nursing). City of Mandurah, Healthway and
Murdoch University, their works of
Collaboration and The BYHP receives funding from
Soroptimist International of Mandurah
art were showcased in an exhibition
consultation between and engages 10 to 15 Bindjareb women
at the Contemporary Art Spaces
Mandurah gallery.
key women leaders and in weekly cooking and nutrition classes.
The DKCP receives funding from As Aboriginal art is used to convey
Elders of the Murray Soroptimist International of Riverside different kinds of storytelling and is
District Aboriginal and engages Bindjareb children aged an important link to disseminating
Association (MDAA) and 11 and 12 years of age in a nutrition and important knowledge of an aboriginal
cooking adventure; where they learn society, this method is considered
Caroline Nilson from how to plan, shop for and prepare a meaningful to cultural information
Murdoch University healthy meal for four. Each week the sharing. Moreover, it is important that
School of Health children take home their prepared the innovative approach taken here
meals, together with their new skills and will also lead to embedded stories in
Professions has led to knowledge, to share with their family. the local cultural group, around the
the development of the Currently, both programs are delivered
processes and outcomes; a re-telling
“Bindjareb Yorgas Health from the MDAA community building
of the narrative of the project.
Program” (BYHP) and the (Centre) situated on Bindjareb Park on This will ensure that positive stories
Hampton Road, Pinjarra. The cooking can be told many times over with
“Deadly Koolinga Chefs programs provide an opportunity for different groups of people and the
Program” (DKCP). involvement and engagement, which potential influence of the project is
will have a positive impact on the on-going and leading to changes in
health and well-being of the Pinjarra peoples’ lives.
Bindjareb community.
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During the exhibition, the Bindjareb The DKCP commenced in 2011 and
children participants of the DKCP has been running successfully since.
engaged with children from the Involvement in the program has taken
wider community in a special the Bindjareb children on a journey of
cooking experience. The Bindjareb fun while developing skills to maintain
children were able to demonstrate social and emotional wellbeing. This
their learned cooking and nutrition learning journey has benefited the
knowledge and skills by working with Bindjareb children in many ways.
the other children to prepare and
It has:
cook a delicious meal of spaghetti and
Kangaroo meatballs. ∙∙ Helped the children learn about
nutrition and healthy eating.
The special activity was also important
∙∙ Boosted their self-esteem.
for bringing different cultures together.
∙∙ Created family time and bonding
Culture is the fundamental as the children contribute to family
building block of identity, food work.
and the development of ∙∙ Developed lifelong skills in
planning, preparation, problem
a strong cultural identity solving, and the cooking of food.
is essential to children’s
The Deadly Koolinga Chefs Program
healthy sense of whom they and the Bindjareb Yorgas Health
are and where they belong. Program has been made possible
through the State Government’s Developing lifelong skills: children taking
In this experience, children were part in the program learn planning,
exposed to opportunities to value Royalties for Regions Peel Community preparation, cooking and nutrition skills.
other children’s cultural capacities Chest Fund administrated by the Peel
and abilities and to respect the Development Commission.
differences in families’ food choices.
MORE INFORMATION
It also encouraged the two-way For further information please contact: Children
process of cultural competence Caroline Nilson on 0439 988 139 or email were able to
building in the children. C.Nilson@murdoch.edu.au demonstrate their
learned cooking
and nutrition
knowledge and
skills.
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Peel Workforce
Development Alliance
The importance of regional workforce In developing the Peel
WORDS | Rebecca Holliday, planning is a key message of
Department of Training and Workforce
Skilling WA and as a result, the Peel
Workforce Development Plan,
Development
Workforce Development Alliance was the Alliance worked closely
IMAGES | Department of Training and
Workforce Development and Peel
established along with alliances in with regional stakeholders to
Development Commission other regions. ensure the plan addresses the
The Peel Alliance was created current and future needs of
in partnership with the Peel
In late 2010, the Development Commission and
the community and industry.
Minister for Training and Department of Training and The plan, through its priority actions,
Workforce Development Workforce Development and is makes an important contribution to
achieving the Peel Regional Investment
currently chaired by the Commission’s
released the whole of CEO Norman Baker. Blueprint’s 2050 Capable People
State workforce planning The main focus of the Alliance is to
aspirational goal: The Peel’s workforce
will be highly skilled and adaptable to
and development provide strategic guidance and local structural and technological change
framework: Skilling WA — intelligence in relation to workforce to support an economy that is strong,
planning matters and to oversee the
A workforce development implementation of the Peel Workforce
diverse and high performing.
plan for Western Australia Development Plan released on 25 It is imperative that implementation
(Skilling WA). August 2015. The plan aims to build, of these plans are undertaken in a
collaborative and targeted manner.
attract and retain a skilled workforce
to meet the economic needs of the To achieve this, the Alliance has
L–R Industry Representative Robert Taylor,
Commission Board member Maree Gooch, Peel region. recently amended its terms of
the Hon Liza Harvey, Commission A/CEO reference to ensure alignment and
Norman Baker with Chair Paul Fizpatrick.
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Table 1 Peel workforce development issues alignment
Workforce Plan Blueprint
Issues Capable People objectives Alliance focus
Youth unemployment and a lack of Human capital will be developed to ensure the Addressing career aspirations
career aspirations region can grow and prosper
Lack of employability skills and work Peel people of all working ages, backgrounds Improving education and
readiness amongst young people and abilities will be more advanced skilled training outcomes
and experienced to be highly sought after and
competitive in the labour market
Lack of public transport connections Peel residents have substantially increased Developing linkages between
between regions access to, and governance over, regionally based industry and education
vocational training and higher education
Limited education and training The Peel’s young people will have access to Building industry capability
infrastructure outside Mandurah education and training pathways programs
that lead to employment in priority industry
occupations
Need for greater connection and
pathways between education and
industry
Source: Department of Training and Workforce Development
now aims to facilitate the availability
of an educated and highly skilled
workforce which has the capacity
and capability to flexibly respond
to current and future workforce
requirements.
Membership on the Alliance
comprises industry, The Alliance
community and government focuses on 17
representatives from the Peel. practical priority
actions that are
The Alliance has recently welcomed categorised into four
new members from Alcoa, Challenger theme areas in the
Institute, Murdoch University, Peel CCI plan.
and Regional Development Australia
Peel. Secretariat support for the
Alliance is provided by the Department
of Training Workforce Development.
The Peel Workforce Development Plan
In order to address the workforce aims to build, attract and retain a skilled In addition to its involvement in the
participation and development workforce to meet the economic needs of implementation of these two critical
challenges facing Peel, the Alliance the Peel region. plans, the Alliance will continue to
focuses on 17 practical priority actions collaborate and develop partnerships
outlined in the plan through the with other organisations and groups
These four theme areas reflect the within the Peel to help address
support of local stakeholders. These
key workforce issues identified in the barriers to workforce participation,
actions have been categorised into the
workforce plan and the objectives planning and development.
following four theme areas:
under the Blueprint’s Capable People
∙∙ Addressing career aspirations; theme (see Table 1). MORE INFORMATION
∙∙ Improving education and training For further information regarding
The Alliance will continue to oversee
outcomes; the Alliance please contact the
the implementation of the plan and
∙∙ Developing linkages between Peel Development Commission. An
will work in partnership with the Peel electronic copy of the Peel Workforce
industry and education; and Development Commission to aid in Development Plan can be accessed at:
∙∙ Building industry capability. the implementation of the Blueprint. www.dtwd.wa.gov.au.
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