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The Peel Development Commission Newsletter Edition 2, 2008 Tourism Packaged Up PEEL tourism operators have been working assisting the process, with support from should be ready for marketing soon.” together to develop tourism packages for the Experience , Tourism WA, local . The third and final workshop was held government authorities, Peel Chamber of Rod & Cheryl Bishop from Bouvard Cruises on 29 July at Seashells Resort in . Commerce and Industry and Small Business have been attending the workshops and said Centre Peel. that they were well presented with guest The Minister for Peel will launch the final speakers and provided an excellent forum to tourism packages on 6 August at Abingdon Ms Yates said “It is fantastic to see regional bring businesses together to initiate the Miniature Village in the . tourism businesses taking this opportunity to tourism package concept. develop their own marketable packages for These packages have been developed with promotion to domestic and international “We have enjoyed working with local business funding provided by the Peel Development markets.” entities to provide packages that will make Commission (PDC) out of the State visitors’ stays memorable and rewarding,” Government’s Pinjarra Brunswick “An example of one of the packages is an said Rod Bishop. Sustainability Strategy—Escape for a While ‘Indulgence Package’ which combines the Program. Colleen Yates, Regional services of several regional tourism For further information, phone 9535 0000 or Development Coordinator for PDC, has been businesses,” said Ms Yates. “The packages email [email protected] . New Life for Court House In 2005 the State Government made available $200 000 through Peel Development Commission to renovate the heritage listed Old Pinjarra Court House to make it available for community activities. Funds were provided to the National Trust to manage the renovations. Soon after, Peel Community Development Group developed a vision to transform the Old Court House into a community resource centre for the people of the Murray district. This has now become reality with a fantastic three year commitment being made by Alcoa to this project. Alcoa funds will support PCDG in coordinating the establishment of a sustainable Centre that will provide facilities and offer programs and services for the community to:- • access training and education programs; • meet as community groups; • utilise public computers for internet etc; • access health clinics; • participate in programs for young people and Indigenous people; • access and meet with community service providers; • access small business facilities; • exhibit art & displays; and • be involved in the direction of the services and activities provided at the Centre.

The project is also backed by Alinta, through the Western Community Foundation, and PCDG continues to enjoy the support of Peel Development Commission, including a Community Scores Ace: Madeleine Powell—Coordinator PCDG, Chris Thompson—Deputy President Shire of Murray, Paddi Creevey— grant from the Regional PCDG Chair, Nicole Nugent—Peel Development Commission, Armando Torres—Alcoa, Lisa Gardiner— Manager Community Services Development Scheme. Shire of Murray, Dean Unsworth—CEO Shire of Murray.

Peel Pulse is produced by the Peel Development Commission, 45 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah WA 6210 2 The Peel Pulse New Funding Round For Projects PEEL Minister David Templeman was looking forward to another “The projects that are funded are those that will have the strongest strong field of Regional Development Scheme Grant applications benefits for the Region into the future,” she said. when he opened the 2008-09 round of the highly successful funding program in Peel on 24 June. Applications are now invited for projects from across the Peel Region and close on 5 September 2008. The Regional Development Scheme makes available $500,000 in annual project funds to each of the State’s nine from the For more information on Regional Development Scheme Grants State’s $80 million Regional Investment Fund. contact 9535 0000 or [email protected]. Necessary

forms can be downloaded from www.peel.wa.gov.au . Mr Templeman said that the success of the Regional Development

Scheme was evident in the outcomes delivered by past projects.

“For the past seven years, many local groups and agencies have sourced funds for important projects that will deliver benefits for the Peel community into the future,” said Mr Templeman.

“Over $3 million has been provided to the Peel Region since 2001, funding over 218 projects with a total value of $31.8 million,” he said.

“These are often small, community-based projects that used the RDS funds to build long-lasting outcomes for the community. This shows the value of the Government’s responsive, regionally-based approach to building strong and vibrant regions.” An example of the RDS funding is the Great Gardens series of workshops. A Mega Workshop was held at the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Recreation Centre on 11th May (Mother’s Day of course!). All attendees were given seedlings The Scheme is administered in Peel by Peel Development wrapped up in pretty pink ribbons, but the Mums were treated to an extra one. Commission. Commission CEO Maree De Lacey said the Scheme is In addition, all ladies were given corsages of a native local species, and a very important to the Peel because it responds directly to regional sumptuous morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea! priorities. Wide Variety of Local Projects Benefit Many There have been many successful local community projects funded by the Regional Development Scheme. During 2007-2008, more than 30 projects were funded and a summary of these is listed below:

• Boddington Old School Trainee $14,300 and Coordinator - $10,000 • Boddington River Action Group (BRAG) Walk Trail - Stage 1 - $6,266 • SE Dawesville Channel - Community / Education Facilities - $35,000; City Centre Safety and Crime Prevention Study - $20,000 • City of Mandurah (with Shire of Murray) Mandurah-Murray Active Ageing Development Project - $20,000 • Event Assist Inc Waroona Events Tourism Initiative 2008 - $5,000 • Landcare SJ Inc Urban Landcare in the Northern Peel - $20,000 • Lions Club of Waroona Waroona Showgrounds Pavilion - $14,000 • Mandurah Short Film Festival Mandurah Short Film Festival - $5,000 • Mandurah Youth Commitment inc Peel Careers and Employment Expos and Roadshow - $10,000; Mandurah Youth Maritime Program -$5,000, Peel Marine Industries Program - $5,000 • Murdoch University School of Nursing Communication Strategy: Peel Regional Partnerships for Community Child Development - $30,000 • Peel Bowling and Social Club Needs/Feasibility study for relocation of the club - $13,500 • Peel Community Development Group PCDG capacity building for projects in project management (Regional Coordinator) - $30,000 • Peel Community Development Group (Peel Music Foundation) Mandurah/Murray Youth Entertainment Needs and Infrastructure Project - $10,000 • Peel Community Legal Service Boordiya Maaman in Peel - Statewide Men's Cultural Gathering - $10,000 • Peel Economic Development Unit Peel Regional Business Development Manager $35,000, REMPLAN Economic Modelling Tool - $8,400 • Peel Regional Football Council Promote soccer coaching and learning skills - $5,000 • Peel YouthCare (Churches' Commission on Education Inc) Regional chaplaincy programmes in five nominated government schools - $24,000 • Port Bouvard Surf Sport and Lifesaving Club New clubroom facilities - $30,000 • Quambie Park Waroona (Inc) Quambie Park Waroona (Inc) 'Safety and Security' - $10,000 • Serpentine Jarrahdale Telecentre Access up to date communication services in 4 communities - $9,034 • Acquisition of signage to promote Hotham Way Tourist Route - $8,000 • Shire of Murray Sir Ross McLarty Complex Feasibility Study $10,000 and Feasibility Study into future boating facilities at North Yunderup - $5,000 • Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Demand analysis for employment generating land in the Serpentine Jarrahdale shire - $25,000; Public Transport Plan for Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire - $15,000; Employment of an Environmental policy officer/s to work across Peel Local Government Authorities - $30,000 • Uniting Church in Australia Mandurah and Peel Outreach Financial Counselling and Advocacy Service - $12,500 • Waroona Community Centre/Telecentre Community and Business Directory - $10,000 The Peel Pulse 3 Farmers Grow Idea Almost 30 local farmers have registered their start, and I am confident that the Peel region has interest in having a stall at a farmer’s market and a the makings of a very successful market,” said Ms steering committee has been formed to progress Adams. the idea. The goal is to have the Peel Region Farmer’s Market operating by December. Jim Turner, an organic vegetable grower from Harvey, said that he had been quite surprised by The development of the Farmer’s Market is being the level of interest on the day. “At first, I was a sponsored by Peel Development Commission little sceptical but I was quickly impressed by Jane through the Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Adams’ knowledge and experience in market Strategy with the assistance of Agriculture WA. development,” he said. “Having attended the workshop, I am now excited by the idea of a During June, more than 100 farmers and grower’s market and I am very keen to be involved.” community members came together in Pinjarra to discuss forming a Peel Farmer’s Market. Jane “Jane Adams has given farmers and community Adams, an experienced market developer, stakeholders the foundation on which to build a conducted two workshop sessions. The morning very successful Farmers Market in the Peel session was designed to inform community Region,” said Richard Yates, the Agricultural stakeholders and the afternoon session catered for Development Officer progressing the concept. farmers and producers from the Peel and South “Jane’s presentation has been very encouraging. At West region. this stage, over 20 farmers are keen to participate in a grower’s market.” Jane Adams enthuses confidence for a “The product mix offered by the farmers and Peel Farmer’s Market producers included a full range of seasonal fresh Anyone interested in being involved in the new vegetables and fruit, beef, lamb, chicken and market can obtain further information from Richard organic and free range eggs. This is a very positive Yates on 9733 7777 or mobile 0427 989 430. Southern Region Leadership Training Project on the Road Forum and Skills Development Workshops Peel Region communities and Harvey will benefit from increased access to training and The 2008 Southern Region Leadership nationally accredited qualifications, Peel forum will be held in Pemberton between Minister David Templeman announced during 3 – 5 September this year. The theme for a visit to Waroona on 23 July. the 2008 forum is “Change for the Future – Breaking the Mould” and Dr Peter In Waroona to launch the Skills Gap/ Dingle is the primary keynote speaker. Dr Recognition of Prior Learning Project, Mr Dingle has a background in science with Templeman said that Peel’s communities will 20 years experience as a researcher, be able to take advantage of a new project educator and communicator. For the that takes trades training off campus and on- past 15 years, Dr Dingle has been site across the region and to Harvey. Maree De Lacey (CEO, Peel Development researching active learning and success Commission), The Hon David Templeman - strategies to increase the productivity Minister for Peel, and Noel Dew (President of $330 000 has been provided through Peel and well being of individuals and Shire of Waroona) at the launch of the work organisations. Development Commission to Challenger TAFE skills project. as part of the Government’s Pinjarra Brunswick Sustainability Strategy. The forum is being designed to maximise While in Waroona, the Minister also received participation with facilitated discussions, "With nearly $4 billion in major projects an update on the Shire of Waroona’s Town field trips, workshops and awards to planned or underway in the Peel, this project Centre Redevelopment Project. Peel acknowledge the inspirational work of will help meet a growing need for skilled Development Commission has provided community groups across the three workers,” Mr Templeman said. $1million through the Pinjarra Brunswick regions, namely: Peel, Great Southern Sustainability Strategy for completion of this and South West. “This project is a great example of how the project. The Peel Development Commission is government is using our booming economy to again supporting the Southern Region provide better services and greater “The Waroona Town Centre Redevelopment Leadership Group with some funds and opportunities for regional communities” Project, in conjunction with the Pinjarra an allocated officer. In addition, the Brunswick Sustainability Strategy, is resulting Commission will support inclusion and Mardi Dwyer, Director Peel Region at in increased employment, reduced commercial participation of Indigenous people by Challenger TAFE said “Recognition of Prior vacancies and greater community pride,” said providing funds for travel and Learning enables existing employees to have Cr Noel Dew, President of Shire of Waroona. accommodation. Registration fees for their skills, knowledge and professional Indigenous participants will be paid for abilities formally recognised with an accredited “There is a real sense of optimism surrounding from the successful Lotterywest qualification. the project and we are looking forward to application. Skills development reaping the full benefits to our community workshops will also be offered from “Challenger TAFE and South West Regional when work is completed later this year.” TAFE encourage all employers in the Pinjarra- October this year to April 2009 in the Peel Brunswick corridor to embrace RPL as an region. For more information contact avenue for workplace retention.” Nicole Nugent at the Commission on 9535 0013. 4 The Peel Pulse Waangkininy Health in Peel Peel Community Development Group (PCDG) witnessed an exciting Peel region” and include: “Boordiya Maaman” – phase in the Waangkininy Health in Peel (WHIP) project with the Men’s Group; “Bingee Busters” – Women’s Group; commencement of local doctors in June. After months of behind the health checks for children and adults; referrals to scenes work by GP Down South and WHIP Coordinator, Lorraine access wider regional and community programs; and workshops topical Morrison, the Indigenous community can now access general and appropriate to the community. practitioners in a culturally friendly environment. WHIP has become more than a ‘band aid’ health service. Using the With the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health holistic approach, WHIP has evolved into a community ‘hub’ for social (OATSIH), Lotterywest and Peel Development Commission, WHIP aims interaction, acts as an Indigenous resource centre and is providing to deliver services that “improve quality of life (mind body and soul) for emergency relief and referrals. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in the New Perth to Bunbury Highway – Peel Public (Community) Art An opportunity has been presented to Peel Community Development and how they value water. The aim is to encourage community and Group to participate in a community art project along the new section of corporate partnerships across the region increasing opportunities for the Perth to Bunbury Highway. Southern Gateway Alliance is working future ventures.” with Main Roads on developing an ‘iconic work’ that reflects the area’s significant waterways to feature on an intelligently landscaped highway. Both the iconic and community works will transform a Sunday drive through Peel into an exploration of local communities. Madeleine Powell, Co-ordinator for PCDG, said that “Southern Gateway has approached PCDG to facilitate a community project that will see the If you have any queries about Peel Community Development Group or creation of an identity and artworks that interpret the local communities its activities you can contact Madeleine on 9535 0000. New Truck Fleet Quietens Down New Crew Member REDUCING noise emissions from its Waroona mine site has been a key Larissa Nye began work with PDC in February focus for Iluka Resources Limited in the last year. To further reduce this year in the role of Finance and noise from site, the most recent enhancement has been a fleet of new Administration Officer. She has been a Hitachi AH500 trucks. Highly sought-after in the industry, the 50- Mandurah-ite since she was six years old and tonne trucks are smaller and significantly quieter than the older Caterpil- has had a wide range of work experience lar 777s they replaced at the Waroona mine. including retailing, teaching and administration. Away from work, Larissa loves Although Iluka’s Waroona production plant is in temporary shut down the outdoors and goes boating in her spare due to WA’s energy shortages, the Hitachi AH-500s remain at work in the time. Welcome aboard, Larissa! Larissa at her desk main mining pit and are stockpiling ore in anticipation of a speedy return to full operations at the site. Breakfast Club Iluka is a global leader in the production, processing and sale of titanium PDC employees recently visited Dudley minerals and zircon. The company has been operating in the Peel region Park Primary School to view the Healthy since 2004 through its Wagerup mine site. The Waroona mine began Breakfast Club Program in action. The Program aims to provide healthy, operations in June 2007 and is scheduled for completion in 2010. nutritious breakfasts to children who would otherwise attend school without Iluka’s Waroona mine superintendent, Steve Lambert, said the introduc- having eaten that morning. PDC tion of the new truck fleet had proven very successful. employees actively support the program through direct payroll deductions. “The new fleet is well matched to the PC1100 excavator, which has al- ready been sound suppressed,” Mr Lambert said.

“The result has been increased flexibility in the operation while minimis- ing the impact to the mine’s neighbours.” PDC employees were pleased to see only healthy eating at Dudley Park Primary - that included pancakes! Pioneer Route Remembered PEEL Minister David Templeman recently opened a new tourist route, the Fawcett Track, commemorating an important part of Peel Region’s heritage. “The four wheel drive track showcases 105km of , agricultural land, historic farmhouses and other features from within the Lane Poole Reserve to Quindanning,” said Mr Templeman.

The Fawcett Track, traversing parts of the Shires of Murray, Waroona, Boddington, Harvey and Williams, follows a route taken in 1860 by pioneers Captain Fawcett and William Pollard in their search for good land and water.

Brian John, the President of Hotham Way Committee, commended the spirit of cooperation across the community in realising the project. Four young members of the “The opening of the Fawcett Track has resulted from the cooperative Pinjarra Riding Club, dressed in and enthusiastic effort by many groups and individuals – particularly period costume, rode up to the the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Fawcett family, Minister and presented him with a Steve Lambert (Waroona Mine Superintendent) and Del Aboriginal representatives, and Boddington Cultural and Heritage bag containing the official plaque. Mainwaring (Mine Manager Capel) admire one of the new Group, supported by the Shires of Boddington, Murray, Waroona, This plaque was later mounted Hitachi AH500 trucks. Williams, Wandering and Pingelly,” said Mr John. “Also, we sincerely outside the Quindanning Tavern, thank Peel Development Commission and our sponsors, Mandurah at the end of the Track. Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Worsley Alumina.”

To contact the Peel Pulse please ring the editor on 9535 0000 or by email [email protected]. You can also visit the Peel Development Commission website www.peel.wa.gov.au.