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SPRING/SUMMER 2016 | VOL 2.4
PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC
Feature focus:
Strong and Resilient Communities;
developing vision for a strong and
vibrant region
Looking at ways our community
cultures are celebrated, embraced and
connected to the broader community
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
Mr John Erren Prof Andrew Taggart
Chairman’s Welcome 1
Cr Christine Germain Mayor Marina Vergone
CEO’s Management Report 2 Ms Maree Gooch
Strong and Resilient Communities 3
Regional profile: Serpentine-Jarrahdale 22 Peel Development Commission Staff
Board Q&A 49 Andrew Ward Chief Executive Officer
E andrew.ward@peel.wa.gov.au
Staff profile Q&A 50 David Arkwright Principal Program Officer, Transform Peel
E david.arkwright@peel.wa.gov.au
Kelvin Barr
Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development
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STRONG & E kelvin.barr@peel.wa.gov.au
THRIVING
RESILIENT Kathleen Butler Finance and Administration Officer
INDUSTRY
COMMUNITIES E kathleen.butler@peel.wa.gov.au
Linda Cunningham Program Director, Transform Peel
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AGRICULTURE E linda.cunningham@peel.wa.gov.au
CAPABLE Janine Hatch
Principal Officer, Economic and Regional Development
& FOOD
PEOPLE E janine.hatch@peel.wa.gov.au
INNOVATION
Simone Hutton Grants and Projects Officer
E simone.hutton@peel.wa.gov.au
22 TOURISM
EXCELLENCE 52 RECIPES
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
Adrian Parker Director Economic and Regional Development
E adrian.parker@peel.wa.gov.au
Carolina Renyut Customer Service Officer
E carolina.renyut@peel.wa.gov.au
Victor Smith Corporate Services Manager
E victor.smith@peel.wa.gov.au
Peel Development Commission Larissa Stacy Finance and Administration Officer
E larissa.stacy@peel.wa.gov.au
45 Mandurah Terrace (PO Box 543)
Mandurah Western Australia 6210 Kristie Tonkin Principal Officer Industry,
Skills and Regional Capability
Phone: (08) 9535 4140 E kristie.tonkin@peel.wa.gov.au
Fax: (08) 9535 2119
Kylie Wilson Executive Officer to CEO
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PEEL Development Commission
PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC
WELCOME
Chairman’s Welcome
Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick
and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Ward.
Welcome to Summer
(at last!) and this issue of
Peel Magazine.
I would like to extend a special
welcome to a new member of
our Peel community — our Chief
Executive Officer, Andrew Ward. With
metropolitan and regional senior
management experience in the local
government environment, Andrew
previously held the position of Director
at the City of Karratha. He has over ∙∙ Improve knowledge and Linda has commenced her tenure
understanding of the contribution and is joined by Program Officer David
20 years’ experience in community
of arts and culture to the health, Arkwright who will be familiar to many.
services and administration
management and brings a wealth of well-being and economic
development of the Peel; and We are working with the
knowledge to his new role.
∙∙ Deliver strategic wrap around Transform Peel Strategic
Our theme for this Spring/Summer support services and outreach Advisory Committee to
2016 issue is Strong and Resilient programs that address the
Communities — one of the five pillars finalise a program timeline
needs of people at risk of not
of our Peel Regional Economic participating in the workforce. with our partners, and
Blueprint. As defined in the Blueprint, an interim investment
our vision for the Peel is a progressive, The multi-million dollar Transform Peel
prosperous and dynamic region with a project will be a hub for employment prospectus is being developed.
culture of care. and innovation, providing an Stage 1 of Transform Peel is about the
integrated approach to building ‘activation’ of the program over the
Our Blueprint articulates five key regional resilience. We have been next four to five years, and facilitating
targets for building a strong and progressing and activating elements this to the point where private sector
resilient community: secure housing, to initiate the project since its official investment can drive the program into
age friendly communities, targeted start date of 1 July 2016. Governance the future when it will deliver 33,000
services, sport and recreation and arts arrangements have been finalised and local jobs across diverse sectors,
and culture. The Peel Development we have completed a Memorandum and achieve $16.2 billion per annum
Commission is engaged in developing of Understanding (MOU) with the economic output by 2050. Along
programs and business cases which Department of Regional Development with its vast economic opportunities
will: to secure the financial structure within the Peel Business Park, the
∙∙ Invest in social capital and required for this multiple partner Peel Food Zone and Integrated Water
infrastructure that enables project to progress. Initiative will provide sustainable
community engagement and food and water supplies for the entire
workforce participation; Our key partners, including LandCorp,
Department of Water and Department community for generations.
∙∙ Drive strategies aimed at attracting of Agriculture and Food WA, have Join us in this issue as we celebrate
and retaining support service worked closely with us on their the strong and resilient communities
professionals to the Peel; MOUs and these are now with the of the Peel.
∙∙ Establish community inclusion Department of Regional Development
programs that increase for authorisation. We have been Paul Fitzpatrick
opportunities for those at risk of successful in the recruitment of a Chairman
disengaging from the community Program Director for Transform Peel, Peel Development Commission
and workforce; it’s our pleasure to welcome Linda
Cunningham into this key role.
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MANAGEMENT
REPORT
CEO’s Management
Report
I’d like to share with you an insight
It is indeed a pleasure into what our team here is currently
The need for this initiative was
identified through the feasibility study
for me to welcome engaged in. We are working on into the establishment of a dedicated
readers to this issue of business cases for Peel Secure tourism and hospitality training centre
Housing and Employment Support in the Peel, as it became clear that
the Peel Magazine as the Services, ‘Riverside’ Residential Aged we need a greater understanding of
Commission’s new Chief Care Development, Peel Hospitality, the industries and skill requirements
Executive Officer. Tourism and Personal Services for the expected 33,000 jobs to
Training Centre and the Dwellingup be created by the Transform Peel
In just a few short weeks since Trails Hub and Network. program. This information is critical to
arriving, I’ve been extremely enable future planning of integrated
impressed with the capacity of Specifically, our Economic and
training and research infrastructure,
the Peel’s infrastructure, the range Regional Development team are
career guidance for our future
of entities I have visited and the preparing concept briefs for Peel
workforce and to ensure a local
stakeholders I have had the pleasure Youth Medical Services (PYMS)
capable workforce into the future.
of meeting. I appreciate the strong Health Hub, the Pinjarra Town Centre
sense of community here, and my Redevelopment Project, Graceford The analysis is being
family and I are already enjoying the Aged Care Upgrade, the Northern Peel
Integrated Development Program; and overseen by the Peel
lifestyle and connections we have
made in the region. investigating a possible group brief Workforce Development
comprising peri-urban Food Industry Alliance with an outcome
Together with the Commission’s Development, Peel Water Initiative,
chairman, Paul Fitzpatrick, I recently expected by June 2017.
Research Facility, and both a common
had the opportunity to see the user cold storage and an export The 2017 Regional Grants Scheme
excellent improvements created packing facility. and Community Chest Funds rounds
by the volunteers at the Mandurah were officially opened by the Minister
Community Gardens who are setting a The Commission recently commenced
on 1 August 2016 for funding available
wonderful example of our strong and a workforce and skills analysis of the
from 1 July 2017. We are currently
resilient community which is celebrated Transform Peel program.
processing and assessing 50 plus
in this issue of Peel Magazine. applications received from around
the region.
The Commission will continue
to explore future projects and
opportunities that will benefit our
region. For a comprehensive review,
I’d encourage you to read our recently
completed Annual Report on our
website. As the year comes to a close,
on behalf of us all at the Commission
I extend to you our best wishes for a
safe and festive holiday season.
Andrew Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Peel Development Commission
Paul Fitzpatrick, Commission Chair; Marina Vergone, Board Member and Mayor of the
City of Mandurah; Foodbank WA CEO Greg Hebble and Commission CEO Andrew Ward at
the Mandurah Community Gardens.
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OUR GOAL TO 2050
WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel
Development Commission
IMAGES | Peel Regional Investment The Peel will be a strong, vibrant and resilient community
Blueprint underpinned by best practice social services and
infrastructure.
The fifth pillar of focus
in the Peel Regional OUR OBJECTIVES
Investment Blueprint • Secure housing and employment support services are available to
enable increased community and workforce participation
(Blueprint) is perhaps
one theme that • A diverse range of ‘active ageing’ plans are developed and
implemented across the region
resonates with so many
• Targeted early childhood and social services support are available to
across the Peel region meet the growing demands of the community
as we seek to create • A range of sport and leisure plans are developed and implemented that
strong and resilient encourage participation and promotion of our unique natural assets
communities. • A range of arts, entertainment and cultural events and facilities are
developed that promotes the diversity of the region and encourages
increased community participation
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STRONG &
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1.0
THRIVING
INDUSTRY
5.0 2.0
AGRICULTURE
STRONG &
RESILIENT
VISION & FOOD
COMMUNITIES INNOVATION
The Peel is a
progressive, prosperous
and dynamic region
with a culture of care.
4.0
CAPABLE 3.0
PEOPLE TOURISM
EXCELLENCE
Figure 1 Relationship between our vision and themes
Mandurah, the number of persons
The Peel population is on a trajectory authority in the region registers born overseas has almost doubled
for strong growth in the first half of the significant diversity in terms of the since 2001. Proportionately, there has
century. As the population expands we proportion of aged residents, cultural also been a substantial increase in
need to give greater consideration to and linguistic diversity and people the number of persons in Serpentine-
ensuring that our social infrastructure with relative high levels of socio- Jarrahdale and Boddington who
and services are strong and well- economic disadvantage. were born overseas. The proportion of
coordinated to support the population Waroona’s population, who were born
For example, the region has a relatively
as it continues to grow. overseas, has remained steady.
small Aboriginal population of 1.9%
The Western Australian Planning compared to the State average of
Recreation is an important
Commission State Planning Strategy 3.1%3. A feature of local Aboriginal
2050 indicates six essential elements communities is the significantly higher factor in meeting the needs
for consideration in planning for social proportion of youth in the population of a diverse community, and
infrastructure. These include the and the lower numbers of seniors, each of the local government
local economy, identity, connectivity, making it the inverse of the non-
liveability, inclusion and diversity. Aboriginal population demographic.
authorities has made provision
for a variety of sporting and
While social infrastructure needs are In the Peel, the predominant migrant
a high priority in the Peel, community groups are from the United Kingdom,
social activities to suit the
priorities place safety, health and New Zealand, Netherlands and the lifestyle of residents.
environmental preservation as Philippines. Waroona also has a strong The smaller ‘rural’ areas have provided
paramount, as indicated in Living in Italian heritage. recreational facilities in the central
the Regions 20131. population area, with access distances
The number of persons in the Peel
As indicated in research reported who were born overseas has gradually at a minimum for most of their
in Peel Away the Mask II2, each increased from 19.7% in 2001 to 20.9% populations.
constituent local government in 2006 and to 23.6% in 20114. For
1 Living in the Regions 2013: a survey of attitudes and perceptions about living in regional Western Australia
2 Peel Away the Mask II, PCDG 2012
3 2011 Census
4 2011 Census
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Sports grounds and public open space requirements coupled with the needs
in Mandurah, the only city within of individuals requiring specialised
the region and the most densely resources and support creates a high
populated, is the central point for level need for understanding and
many of the major activities and compassion to maintain a strong and
provides infrastructure to cater for the resilient community.
dominant football codes (Australian
Our Blueprint recognises that we
Rules and soccer), cricket, golf, field
must address the needs of a growing
hockey, basketball, netball and tennis.
population. We want people to
Increasingly there are shared use
experience our region’s array of
arrangements between schools and
activities and to meet, play and relax
local government authorities within the
in streets and public spaces that are
region. Sports grounds and public open
safe, clean, inviting and alive.
spaces are provided in several of the
city’s locations and the major facilities To this end our goals and
(swimming pool and recreation centre)
are located within the central area, as
strategies include providing
are service providers. relevant and affordable
In Living in the Regions 2013, the services, advocacy and
Peel was characterised by lifestyle, community infrastructure.
happiness and general well-being, We will promote and encourage
the cleanliness of its environment, healthy people and active ageing
access to quality shopping, retail communities and want to ensure
opportunities and high quality that our community cultures are
communications and internet access. celebrated, embraced and connected
Peel respondents to the survey rated to the broader community.
their ability to maintain relationships
with family and friends as contributing There is a unified desire to build
to their intention to reside in the strong, vibrant and resilient
region long-term. communities in the Peel and a
genuine commitment to continue
The Peel has an older age to build on the goals and strategies
demographic requiring access of our Blueprint to create a common assist with sustaining our communities
to affordable and appropriate understanding of our region, and a and ensure that our industries thrive
accommodation and a young profile shared, holistic view of its future. and our people are supported in
group requiring support to achieve their endeavours to participate in
their desired outcomes of engagement The Strong and Resilient Communities
the workforce. The key focus areas for
with the workforce, affordable theme identifies five key areas of
Strong and Resilient Communities are:
living and a healthy lifestyle. These focus for the region that together will
1. Secure housing and employment
support services
2. Targeted services
3. Age friendly communities
4. Sport and recreation
5. Arts and Culture
A range of local initiatives which
support the objectives of the Strong
and Resilient Communities theme
are showcased in this edition of the
Peel Magazine.
MORE INFORMATION
For further information please contact
the Peel Development Commission on
(08) 9535 4140 or email peel@peel.wa.gov.au
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SMYL
Community
Services
WORDS | Julie Mitchell, SMYL
IMAGES | SMYL
In collaboration with local communities
SMYL Community Services is a not-for-profit SMYL contributes to the Peel Regional
organisation that has been providing a range of Investment Blueprint objectives
amenities to Peel residents for 15 years, and is an of capable people and strong and
resilient communities.
example of an organisation with a number of
service locations providing tailored facilities unique The following article
to local needs. provides an overview of SMYL
Community Services and
their impact.
Peel Jobs Fair
In June 2016 the Department of
Employment, SMYL Community
Services and the Peel Development
Commission combined forces to
host the 2016 Peel Jobs Fair at the
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre,
with 46 participating exhibitors it’s
estimated 2000 people attended the
event. Companies including Alcoa
took the opportunity to announce
their recruitment campaign and
Crown targeted Indigenous job
seekers as part of their recruitment
strategy, whilst WA Police promoted
their Indigenous Cadets program.
Workshops for jobseekers focused on:
∙∙ The local labour market; identifying
current employment opportunities
and those projected for the future,
∙∙ Understanding the support
structures and organisations that
operate locally; and
∙∙ Networking opportunities
for training, community and
employment service provided on
the day.
Feedback has been positive with
many participants looking forward to
a similar event next year.
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ABOVE: Peel Jobs Fair manikins.
TOP RIGHT: SMYL Trainees address Peel shortages and strategies to upskill
Jobs Fair attendees. local people to meet the needs and
barriers faced by Nyoongar people
when applying for jobs and the
Aboriginal Employment and limited access to work programs in the
Training regional areas.
The Aboriginal Employment
and Training (AET) program is From 1 July 2016 the program has
primarily tasked to contribute to changed focus, specifically targeting
economic growth and job creation Aboriginal youth and post-school
in communities and at its core transition to employment, training
has always focused on supporting (Certificate III or above) or higher
individuals and communities to education. ATE services will be
identify and connect to employment, delivered through schools, actively
engaging Aboriginal youth in Years ABOVE: Keiresha Morrison from Coodanup
education and training opportunities. Community College.
10–12 to build aspiration through
Local AET co-ordinator Ash Garlett role models, career information and
has hosted a series of ‘Spotlight’ career transition planning. Students Skills for Education and
community forums and workshops will continue to be mentored and Employment
across the Peel to identify supported past the end of Year 12. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)
employment pathways, local
skills are fundamental for learning
employment opportunities, skills
Pinjarra ‘Spotlight’ community forum. and impact on a person’s ability to
participate in society.
They provide the foundation
upon which skills needed in
the labour market are built.
SMYL provides a range of vocational
training with a focus on improving
language, literacy and numeracy skill
to prepare Peel residents to participate
more effectively in training or in the
labour force, leading to long-term gains
for the economy and the community.
Demand has seen class numbers
increase beyond our original
expectations with vocational courses
offered in retail, general education,
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information technology and
leadership. This program is funded
by the Department of Education and
Training under the Skills for Education
and Training banner.
Group Training Organisation
Group Training (GTO), is an
arrangement where trainees are
employed by the GTO and hired out
to other businesses (host employers)
while they undertake their training.
Most of SMYL’s trainees are school
based, that is they are currently
enrolled and attending a senior
secondary school as a full time
student. This arrangement allows the
student to start a traineeship and be
employed part-time whilst completing
the WA Certificate of Education. In
2016, 61 students participated from
local schools including Coodanup,
Halls Head, John Tonkin, Mandurah
Catholic, Living Waters, Pinjarra and
Waroona. Trainees are enrolled in
Certificate II qualifications in business,
community services, retail, hospitality,
sport and recreation.
Waroona local Stirling
Winmar, has been
successfully participating in
a school based traineeship
with the Water Corporation TOP: Youth Employment Program at the
required; and offering a VET pathway
2016 Pinjarra Community Service day.
in the Perth CBD. ABOVE: Stirling Winmar (centre) with
to employment including paid
traineeships. SMYL surrounds the
Stirling is an inspiration to local Water Corporation colleagues.
students with other professionals such
residents showing resilience in as counsellor, youth worker and VET
managing school, work and travel apply knowledge and skills to real
co-ordinator.
whilst living independently from life. It is a personalised approach
his family. that involves family, friends and A round of community forums and
the community, especially in the consultations identified a lack of
Curriculum and Re-engagement development of projects, ‘exhibitions’ alternative education options for
School and mentoring. Students benefit young people in the City of Mandurah.
SMYL has been operating a Curriculum from: Personal Learning Plans that On the basis of recommendations
and Re-engagement (CaRE) School combine personal learning with from this group, SMYL sought
(SMYL Community College) in WACE and VET outcomes; being registration for a campus in Mandurah,
Rockingham since 2011 and has responsible for managing their time which was granted approval in
recently extended registration to and meeting learning outcomes; June 2016 and anticipates students
include Years 8 and 9 students for 2017. learning responsibility and gaining commencing in 2018.
employability skills from a mentor
SMYL Community College is in a practical real-life context; MORE INFORMATION
a ‘Big Picture Inspired’ school. embedding of numeracy, literacy and For more information on SMYL
The key to achievement lies in WACE subjects within the student's Community Services or to enquire as to
fostering the student's individual projects; use of Educational Assistants eligibility for the above programs phone
interests, encouraging their active in team teaching to allow intensive (08) 9586 1517 or visit 98 Mandurah
participation in the learning process, literacy and numeracy support as Terrace, Mandurah.
and developing their ability to
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Waroona
welcomes
Social
Inclusion
Centre
Quambie Park has been caring for ensuite bathrooms and access to 24/7
WORDS | Pip Kirby, Peel Development Waroona’s elderly residents for more nursing services within a residential
Commission
than 30 years offering residents a setting (including a secure wing
IMAGES | Quambie Park Inc vibrant community with aged care for people with dementia or other
services and support at their fingertips. mental illnesses).
No matter what stage in the retirement
The Peel Development journey, Quambie Park offers a
Quambie Park is continually looking
for innovative ways to improve the
Commission recently continuum of aged care services to
services available to support the
a range of lifestyles. Residents can
awarded Regional Grant decide on extra assistance around
regions aged community.
Scheme funding to the home, community living in the In addition to the upgrades at
Quambie Park to establish retirement village or individualised care Pam Corker House, Quambie Park
at the aged care facility. is planning an expansion of their
a Social Inclusion Centre facilities that will see the construction
for the aged residents Quambie Park’s rich heritage of an additional nine purpose built
of Waroona. and strong country values accommodation units for older
enable Waroona residents people and a community hub. The
Recognising the increasing age and units will be specifically designed to
decreasing health of people receiving to remain close to friends accommodate older person’s needs
aged care services, the Social Inclusion and family as they age and enabling people to remain living in
Centre will enable residents who are continue to be a much valued a home like setting for much longer,
unable to leave the aged care facility, delaying the need for them to enter
due to limited mobility, to engage part of our community.
residential care. The community hub
with family and friends in the Centre. Quambie Park recognises that not will become a ‘one-stop shop’ for older
“The Social Inclusion Centre will mean everyone is ready to move out of the members of the community to access
a great deal to the residents of Pam family home, even if they require some home care services and other health,
Corker House,” said Edie Elms, long- assistance. Home care packages personal and support services. Through
term resident of Quambie Park. can help elderly residents to remain the delivery of a calendar of social
living in their own home by tailoring a engagements the hub will become
“Quambie Park is our home and we specific package of support services to the place to be. Quambie Park has
want our families and friends to feel meet individual needs. completed an extensive amount of
welcome to come and spend quality planning for this new development and
time with us in our home.” Quambie Park’s retirement village is
is currently seeking financial assistance
where country values and community
“The communal entertainment, to make this dream a reality.
care come together offering a relaxed
dining and social activity areas that lifestyle in a secure environment with
are purpose built and designed to support provided to make life easier. MORE INFORMATION
accommodate the needs of the aged For further information visit
will enable this to happen,” she said. For those requiring the highest level www.quambiepark.com.au
of care, Pam Corker House offers
comfortable single rooms with
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Peel says
“no” to violence The Peel Says No To Violence project
has been developed based on the
identified needs within the Peel
community and with direct input
from many of the key service providers
impacted by the prevalence of family
and domestic violence in Peel.
Peel Community Development Group
in collaboration with a consortium of
local service providers including Peel
Community Legal Services, Allambee
Counselling, Pat Thomas House and
Peel Youth Services were successful in
attracting Building Safe Communities
for Women funding from the
Department of Social Services to
undertake the project.
Consortium meeting with Sen. Michaelia The focus of the initiative is to establish
WORDS & IMAGES | Kristie Tonkin, Peel Cash and Andrew Hastie MP. a Peel Says No To Violence Regional
Development Commission Alliance and develop and trial a
community education campaign to
without support for a period of time. promote current services and key
The high levels of violence also impact messages through community and
The Peel community related services such as financial and business ambassadors.
has been concerned for legal services who are reporting high
many years about the numbers of clients escaping situations
of domestic violence.
rising levels of family and Peel Says No To Violence Alliance Forum.
domestic violence in the
region.
Police incident report figures for the
region are high and research reports
and data from service providers in
the region paint a similar picture,
domestic violence is a serious issue
in the Peel and the effects on the
community are broad ranging.
The consistent high incidence of
violence in Peel has led to higher
pressure on crisis support services,
many of which are only able to
accommodate the high risk clients,
leaving those women and children
of lower risk (but still traumatised)
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To initiate the Alliance a forum was The campaign is expected
held on the 23 August 2016 to engage
to be launched in early 2017
with service providers and community
members seeking their views on and local organisations and
the structure of the Alliance and the individuals can get involved
education campaign. Over 65 people by becoming supporters and
were in attendance and provided their
feedback on the proposed Alliance
circulating the key messages
structure which will involve three to their peers and groups.
levels of membership: The campaign will involve some key
∙∙ Core partners — direct materials and messages which will
participation in the Alliance and
the campaign development
assist to not only raise awareness of
the issues but also provide information
Perth Transport
∙∙ Organisational supporter — as to the actions people can take to
help those in need.
Plan
promoter of the key message and
supporter of the Alliance This initiative is a great example of how
The Commission prepared
∙∙ Individual supporters — promoter organisations and individuals in the Peel a submission to State
of the key message and supporter can pull together to make a difference Government during the
of the Alliance to our community. If you would like public comment period
to get involved connect through the
Through the cooperation of the
Facebook page below. for the Perth Transport
consortium and local service providers,
interviews are currently being
Plan @ 3.5 Million.
MORE INFORMATION The submission highlighted
conducted with women who have a
lived experience of family and domestic For more information go to: aspects of the Plan the
www.facebook.com/PeelSaysNoToViolence
violence. This knowledge will be paired Commission believe requires
with core research and data to inform further focus, including more
the key messages of the campaign. It emphasis on the Peel region’s
will also be collated into a report which public transport and freight
the Alliance will use to identify possible infrastructure needs and East/
service improvements. West road linkages in particular.
The plan focuses on issues
within the Perth transport
network but fails to adequately
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address the needs of the Peel;
the title of the document and
the vision do not include an
identity for Peel.
The Commission recommended
further consultation and
collaboration with key regional
stakeholders to develop
solutions to these pertinent
issues, including considering
rescheduling proposed road
developments such as the
Tonkin Highway extension to
2030 to ensure connectivity
of residents to services and
employment in strategic activity
centres.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact the Peel Development
The Peel Development Commission office will be closed from Commission on (08) 9535 4140 or
Thursday 22 December, reopening Tuesday 3 January. peel@peel.wa.gov.au
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The proposed
facilities are
designed to
provide supported
transitional
accommodation.
Peel Secure Housing and
Employment Strategy Update
∙∙ Commercial office space for rent The facility would notably
WORDS & IMAGES | Kristie Tonkin, Peel by social enterprises, not-for-
Development Commission provide support to assist
profits and other entities which are
compatible with the intent of the the households to gain
facility. This will assist with provision educational and/or training
Following the launch of of support and employment skills to yield employment
the Peel Secure Housing opportunities for young people and
outcomes for participants of
and Employment families living in the complex.
the project.
Support Strategy in The proposed facilities are designed
to provide supported transitional
February 2016 work has accommodation to cohorts of 30
continued to develop young people and 30 families with
phase one of the strategy children, who are experiencing, or at
risk of experiencing, homelessness as
being the development demonstrated in Figure 1. Consultation Workshop.
of a Mandurah Hub.
The proposed Hub comprises two
co-located buildings in the Mandurah
Inner City Precinct incorporating:
∙∙ Youth accommodation facility — a
dedicated youth accommodation,
training pathway and support
complex offering 30 studio units.
∙∙ Family accommodation facility — a
dedicated family accommodation
and support complex (for singles or
couples with one or more children)
that offers 30 two and three
bedroom apartments.
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and training
Job
Other pathways
NDURAH HUB the development of the model and
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suggestions to how it might operate.
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! Key stakeholders were also engaged
Management services
through an Advisory Committee who
• Web based case management Assistance oversaw the developmental process.
Remedial • Core support services agreement
(with mutual Support
support • Research and evaluation
obligations) networks Through community discussions and
• Social enterprises
• Office rentals site option analysis UnitingCare West
• ~30-unit family facility
• ~30-bed youth facility
have been identified as proponents
for the project. UnitingCare West
is a community services agency of
the Uniting Church that touches the
lives of thousands of families and
individuals each year through services
spanning the areas of community and
Mentors and family services, disability and youth,
Government advisors
services mental health, independent living and
accommodation services.
Indigenous UnitingCare West have
Boddington programs Other scattered
transitional housing
committed to consulting
Serpentine
(mixed locations,
mixed options)
with local organisations in
Murray
Waroona
/Jarrahdale
the design and delivery of the
project moving forward.
REGIONAL A Royalties for Regions business case
Potential OUTREACH for the proposal has recently been
finalised and is currently progressing
through the funding process with an
expected outcome mid-2017. In the
Figure 1 Conceptual model interim, the Commission will continue
Source: Shelter WA
to work with UnitingCare West on
securing the land and gaining further
The supported transitional The proposal for Peel expands upon
leveraged funds for the project.
accommodation aspect of the model the model offered by other Foyers
will be based on the international Foyer throughout Australia, to include both This project is a key initiative of the
model. This model is traditionally a young people and adult families, a Peel Regional Investment Blueprint in
supported accommodation complex centralised hub with future provisions supporting the objective of:
offering participants (usually young for scattered accommodation, and Secure housing and employment
people) a subsidised rental placement coordinated service delivery through a support services are available to
with access to intensive support services web of existing service providers. enable increased community and
for a set period. Support services assist workforce participation.
This project, designed to explore issues
participants to address underlying
and solutions around homelessness
social, job training and employment MORE INFORMATION
in the Peel, was initiated by the Peel
issues. A requirement of the model
Homelessness Network and Peel The Peel Secure Housing and Employment
is for participants to engage in study Strategy can be viewed on the Peel
Community Development Group in
and/or employment and agreed Development Commission website. Visit
2014 with a number of community
remedial services, assisting them to www.peel.wa.gov.au, call (08) 9535 4140 or
stakeholder workshops being held
transition to mainstream employment email peel@peel.wa.gov.au
throughout the development process.
and housing opportunities, and hence
The consultative process enabled
independence.
existing providers to have input into
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Our region.
Our people.
As this edition’s theme centres around the Peel Development Commission’s
Blueprint approach to Strong and Resilient Communities we look at two
capable people who call the region home, working in occupations that honour
skill, craftsmanship and the joy of sharing their talent with others.
Keeping skills and traditions alive
It’s here, local craftsman Grant As a sole manufacturer Grant
WORDS | Shani Holster, Forest Heritage Flanegan does just that with each and produces an average of two horses per
Centre
every horse made to his own design month. Now that he is working from
IMAGES | Forest Heritage Centre specifications. After years of creating the Forest Heritage Centre, which
plans and tweaking others he has provides him with access to more
The beautiful rammed earth sourced, Grant now works to a design space and machinery, he is aiming
building that is home to that is uniquely his own and continually to increase his volume of production.
Dwellingup’s Forest Heritage Centre changing as his skill level grows and He is currently training a couple of
is the perfect setting in which to clients request specific stances. volunteers who are going to help him
build high quality, individually while his business grows to a point
Grant qualified with a trade where he can employ staff. “In the next
handcrafted heirloom rocking
horses. certificate in carpentry and five years I’m aiming to manufacture
joinery in 1983, completing his a larger variety of horses and other
children’s toys as well as develop a
apprenticeship in Paraburdoo. range of furniture pieces and hopefully
He spent about five years working in be in the position to train and employ
his own business until a car accident a number of workshop assistants,”
in 1989 left him unable to undertake Grant says.
manual work. Grant also intends to diversify his
He went on to work in sales for a range of ‘rocking ride-on’s’. Once
number of years until he regained his he has completed his current horse
strength. He then worked in a number he will manufacture a rocking
of other jobs including maintenance motorbike. He also has plans to build
worker and workshop manager. horses in a wider range of stances
and sizes, along with other rocking
Building his first rocking horse in animals including zebras, giraffes
2007 as a way of filling in some spare and kangaroos.
time sparked Grant’s interest in and
passion for crafting rocking horses. He He explains his plan to develop a
sold that horse through a local shop range of affordable hand crafted
in Rockingham, and upon reflection furniture items, “I’m concerned by
he says he found the work relaxing the volume of cheap, mass produced,
and rewarding. As he was not under flatpack furniture that I see people
pressure from a manager or working spending money on, only to have it
to someone else’s time frame it also break and end up as land fill.
allowed him to express his creativity.
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I acknowledge that not everyone’s
budget can extend to purchasing
high-end bespoke pieces, but I believe
that it is possible, and important,
to produce furniture items that are
affordable and that will last several
lifetimes. Pieces that can be passed
on through families over generations.”
Grant would love to see his business
grow to the point where he is able
to take on young trainees in order to
give them a foot in the door of the
timber craft industry. With the current
growth in the region’s population and
the number of visitors to the region he
hopes that this won’t be too far off.
Grant believes there is a
large international market
that he will be able to
capture, although at the
moment he is focusing on
the Australian market.
With the increase in internet
purchasing, Grant can see an
opportunity for his rocking horse sales
to go worldwide, observing that access
to online sales has helped other niche
market businesses to find a larger
With the trend for internet
market than currently exists in their
purchases Grant Flanegan
own backyard. can see the opportunity for
The trend towards online business his rocking horse sales going
worldwide.
transactions is also allowing Grant
to source some of his supplies from
overseas businesses, “This enables me
to access the most competitive pricing Asked how he likes to spend his
for hardware and the like,” he explains. downtime he says, “reading and
Grant has enjoyed spending most of fishing but mostly spending time in
his adult life in the Peel region seeing the workshop. That’s the bonus of Like to learn
doing what you love — you don’t feel
the growth and changes to the region.
“I enjoyed my time in Mandurah,” the need to get away.” how?
he says, “but I decided to move to
Dwellingup so I could access the MORE INFORMATION If you are interested in
facilities at the Forest Heritage Centre If you are looking for a memorable helping Grant out as
Christmas gift, Grant builds his rocking
and be closer to my much-needed
horses at the Forest Heritage Centre
a volunteer please call
timber supplies.”
workshop in Dwellingup. He is there the Forest Heritage
Grant also loves to read and through most days between 10am – 3pm and is
happy to talk to people about his work. Centre during business
the books he’s read on business and
personal success he has developed the
You can phone Grant on 0407 117 972, hours on (08) 9538 1395.
or just drop in for a chat. The Forest
following goals; “Stay focused on your Heritage Centre is located at
plan, persist when things are getting 1 Acacia Street Dwellingup or visit
tough, and be a lifelong learner.” www.forestheritagecentre.com.au
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Our region. I love being a
Chef but love being
Our people. a trainer more.
Kim Stanton.
WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel
Development Commission
IMAGES | Kim Stanton, South
Metropolitan TAFE
It’s a Chef’s
world
Kim Stanton always knew she Commenting on observations in Kim Stanton is an advanced skills
wanted to be a Chef, “my Dad was hospitality and cookery trends and commercial cookery lecturer at South
Metropolitan TAFE.
into cooking and from the age of how this shapes training delivery and
around ten I wanted to be a Chef. assessment, Kim said “I’ve recently in the region. It will open up more
returned from Melbourne and I have opportunities for students, improve
In my early twenties I moved to
found that going to other States and their skills ready for industry and
Geraldton and started a front of
seeing how others train is of great enable live works training for front of
house course and then found a Chef
benefit. Currently there is a big push house students,” said Kim.
apprenticeship so then I travelled the
nationally for local produce to ensure
mid-west cooking in small restaurants She also believes the Centre will
food sustainability and reduce the
throughout my apprenticeship.” When benefit local restaurants through
carbon footprint.
Kim completed her training she went involving their staff in guest Chef
on to own a casual dining restaurant The establishment of a Food nights to broaden their knowledge
in Geraldton with her husband for and skills, with the range of courses
ten years before traveling again and
Zone in Peel and an expected
currently delivered expanding and
settling in Mandurah, spending 11 increase in food production is enabling students who currently live in
years working in local restaurants. an exciting development for the region and commute via train into
“A colleague suggested I try training local restaurants. Fremantle to be able to study locally.
and I loved it. I transitioned into “Industry in Mandurah would welcome Reflecting on her ten years of training
training full time, completed a the opportunity to promote more and what makes a difference Kim
teaching degree at university and locally sourced food. To see this gap comments, “At the beginning I was
found my passion, inspiring others to closed through a paddock to plate concerned that people weren’t living up
do better. I still love being a Chef but philosophy will be beneficial for local to the expectation that I had for them. I
love being a trainer more.” industry and can be reflected through learnt over time to let that expectation
Kim is an advanced skills commercial the training cycle.” be more about them than me. I had
cookery lecturer at South an epiphany about training and what
Another trend Kim noted that has
Metropolitan TAFE, the highest people want to get out of a course is
been building across the UK and US
level possible without transitioning different for everyone, and as long as I
markets is food trucks, a trend now
into management. “My role involves am helping them to live up to their own
being reflected in the local market.
mentoring other lecturers, developing expectations I am doing a good job.”
programs to suit the local area, “The proposed Peel Hospitality and
“People often come to a course to
undertaking paperwork at both Personal Services Training Centre that
learn new skills, not necessarily have
campuses and taking a leadership role South Metropolitan TAFE, Department
a new career and it’s ok if they don’t
within the hospitality team. I also am of Training and Development and Peel
want to be the best Chef, it’s about
a leader in volunteering roles within Development Commission have been
getting the best out of each student
my industry through mentoring, working on will have a positive impact
to the best of their own ability. I have
judging and organising competitions.” on the training delivery occurring
taught international students, locals,
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people with a disability, mature aged great restaurants and cafés and the
students and they are all different. opportunities for tourism are growing.
Some of my students have gone This will expand as the Food Zone is
on to do great things and work in established.
Melbourne and Sydney, won major
More advertising and promotion of the
competitions and it is all driven
region is required to help the tourism
by their own internal aspirations.
and hospitality industries grow as well
I encourage students to enter
as improve the reputation of the sector
competitions and push beyond the
and retain workers locally. Even local
day-to-day chores of the class to bring
promotion of events and activities is Kim Stanton with World Skills Champion
their own ideas to the fore.”
not great which limits people knowing Brody Young-Steedman.
Finding someone inspiring what is on offer,” said Kim.
every semester (she has a Moving forward Kim would like to
see some more fine dining in the Training champions
keen eye for talent) I asked
region but acknowledges demand
Kim if there had been any from residents is required for this to
Kim is a representative
particular students that have happen, “local industry find it hard of World Skills Australia
inspired her as a trainer. to retain quality Chefs due to higher nationally and State,
wages in Perth and a more prestigious
“There are so many different students restaurant scene. It would be good to a mentor for the WA
that have inspired me. Probably the see the image of working in a country World Skills team for
biggest inspiration is the student
who I trained that has just won World
town improved.” hospitality, and was
Skills National Gold and is now going “The seasonality of hospitality limits recently the deputy
on to international competition at the ability for businesses to be
Abu Dhabi. He is a Pinjarra local who sustainable, the creation of more
chief judge at the
came to the campus four years ago events and attractions during winter national World Skills
to listen to a talk I was doing about to attract visitation would be ideal. competition.
the industry with Future Now, he was It is a shame to see local businesses
so inspired by listening to me and a close during winter, we try to support Kim sits on the local industry
guest Chef about where you could industry through work placements board for hospitality at South
go with this career that he sought during this period; as it also provides Metropolitan TAFE and is also
an apprenticeship. Throughout them time to train students who are part of the Australian Culinary
his apprentice training we worked then ready to gain employment in Association, involved in Gold
together to enter competitions and the busy periods. It would be great Plate awards and is on a local
build his skills and when he graduated to see local producers open up their Board for Chefs.
he went to Sydney.” companies to tourism opportunities.” “I enjoy getting involved in
“Then there are other students who Reflecting on the best advice she’d this side of the industry to
have never done well at school but ever received Kim mused, “I guess I promote the industry and also
can come here and succeed, just to believe that you shouldn’t do a job the skills requirements.” Kim
complete an assessment on time and unless you love it. This advice came Stanton.
within the requirements is inspiring as early from my Dad, do something that
well and I find others seeking a career you love. Also you only get out what
change and taking a risk to do so is you put in; I tell my students that if you
put in only a little effort your food is weekend and some good food. I like
also inspiring.”
going to reflect that.” to eat! On holidays I enjoy going to
Observations about the local industry top restaurants to see new ideas that
in relation to other campuses in “People often say that I work in I can bring back and share with my
regional locations, Kim feels the my down time because of all students.”
Peel region is a well-kept secret “in the volunteering I do within my
that we are doing a great job within sector including competitions and MORE INFORMATION
limited resources. Peel has so much to mentoring, but this is what I love.” For further information visit:
offer, the fishing, the beach, tourism Kim enjoys her limited time away from www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au
opportunities but also our more the kitchen watching movies and
relaxed country town with a city knitting, particularly during the winter
vibe. The city is close but we have months, “I ride a Harley Davidson
a relaxed feeling. There are some so I often enjoy a nice drive on the
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Sailability launches
at Port Bouvard
WORDS & IMAGE | Mia Lacy, Peel
Development Commission
The club is buying two trimarans with trial the program before committing.
The Port Bouvard Yacht large cockpits that will accommodate We are planning a few small open
Club was the recipient up to five adults so people with days as summer commences, getting
of a Community Chest disabilities and their carers can be on people who already know each other
board at the same time. together and having some intimate
Fund grant of $50,000 sessions so potential sailors and their
which they will use for With the balance of money, the club
will buy a pontoon system which can
carers can sample the Sailability
training yachts and a be configured in various ways and
experience.”
floating pontoon to start which will eventually include a dock Grants totalling $500,000 have been
capable of holding wheelchairs. awarded to community groups,
a special program at Port public and not-for-profit organisations
Bouvard designed for “Through our Sailability program
in the Peel region this year for projects
at Port Bouvard we are specifically
people with a disability. encouraging people with disabilities
to improve and develop infrastructure
and services through the State
Commodore John Hunt said the to try sailing. Because our co-ordinator
Government’s Royalties for Regions
introduction of a regional Sailability Gavin has a severely autistic son, he
Community Chest Fund which offers
program had long been envisaged and his wife have for a long time been
grants of up to $50,000 to support
by the club and the grant meant involved in disability support and she
local projects.
they could now go ahead with its works locally with disability support
implementation. groups so we have already managed
MORE INFORMATION
to get two dozen applicants,’’ said
“Up until now, Sailability was offered John Hunt. Anyone interested in enquiring about
only at the Princess Royal Yacht the Sailability program should contact
Club in Albany, and at the South “Through a different grant from the John Hunt on 0452 453 643 or email
City of Mandurah, we are going to admin@pbyc.org.au
Perth and Perth Yacht Clubs. These
two were the only option for people create some open days so people can
living in the Peel region, and they
have both been oversubscribed for Commodore John Hunt, PDC
ages. That’s why it is so important Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick and
that we are able now — finally — to Member for Dawesville Dr Kim
start one here,” he said. Hames. $50,000
“Sailability is a program which
Community Chest
simply means sailing for everyone. Fund grant
Around the world Sailability
operates under different names.
Sailability organisations are not-
for-profit, volunteer-based, and
through the activity of sailing enrich
the lives of people of all abilities
— the elderly, the financially and
socially disadvantaged as well as
people with physical challenges,”
said John Hunt.
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