City e-News June 2018

Accolade for City’s Youth Worker

The City’s Community Development Officer – Youth, Ashleigh Tapper, has been recognised for her excellence in leadership and mentoring, and her contribution to youth in the Armadale community at the 2018 National Awards for Local Government.

Ashleigh won the award in the Next Gen Local Government Leader category, for her passion and vested interest in human rights, working with communities to seek sustainable transformations, achieving positive outcomes and changing lives and futures for local disadvantaged young people in the Armadale region.

Armadale has the third fastest growing population in the State and it is important that the young people of Armadale have every opportunity to succeed. Through engaging with young people and partnering with key youth organisations on programs such as Armadale Aspire, Perfect Imperfections and Kinetic, Ashleigh has consistently assisted young people in the community to achieve their goals beyond what they thought possible.

Ashleigh will attend the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly Dinner held in Canberra tomorrow, where the category winners will be presented their awards and the overall winner of the 2018 National Award for Excellence in Local Government (chosen from the category winners) will be announced.

Focus 2018 Competition Winner

Winners of this year’s Focus Photographic competition, The City at Play, were announced last month.

This year the competition attracted over 50 entries across two categories. The happy snaps were taken at various leisure spots around the City, and captured moments of outdoor fun.

If you would like to view the winning photos they are on display at the Armadale library until Friday 22 June.

Annual Contributions

The City’s Annual Contributions round for 2018/19 will open from 2 July until 30 August.

The City of Armadale invites applications from community organisations seeking funds for programs which benefit the local community.

Organisations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding towards community focused initiatives.

Applications are welcome from a variety of non-profit organisations including community service providers and groups associated with community welfare, education, arts and culture, youth, seniors, children and families sporting, and other community building activities.

To be eligible to apply for the Annual Contributions organisations are required to attend a community workshop. Two community workshops have been scheduled, to be held at the City of Armadale Administration Building, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale.

Session one: Wednesday 20 June, 2 – 3pm

Session two: Wednesday 27 June, 6 – 7pm

RSVP to info@armadale.wa.gov.au or 9394 5000 by Monday 18 June and Monday 25 June respectively.

A copy of the City’s Financial Assistance Policy can be found on the City’s website.

Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga (with baby)

These yoga classes offer a range of benefits including mindfulness, improved sleep, tension relief, increased strength and stamina, and assistance in recovery.

• Suitable for beginners to advanced • Crèche available for siblings (standard crèche fees apply) • Limited spaces available

Pregnancy Yoga:
Tuesdays, 9.15 – 10.30am

Postnatal Yoga with baby:
Tuesdays, 10.45am – noon

Phone Armadale Arena on 9394 5840 to enrol. Six week program: $112

New entrance to Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility

To improve traffic flow at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility, the entrance into the facility has moved from Hopkinson Road to the Gloaming Way round about.

The former entrance and exit will now be used to exit the facility, only.

Customers are advised to follow new directional signage when entering the facility.

Library Services for everyone

The City of Armadale Library Services are now offering single loan memberships for people with no fixed address.

The membership will allow the member to borrow one item at a time, access e-resources, and use the library computers free of charge.

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