'Kulin Open Doors and Kulin by Night' a Winner in the 2014 WA Heritage

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Editorial

 Thank you to the Wheatbelt Business Network who provided food, drinks and information to 23 local business people at the last Business After Hours event held at IGA. If you haven’t been along to one of these evening yet please make sure you get your name down for the next one at the beginning of June. Look out for the invitation in the Kulin Update.

 The CRC is hosting a variety of interesting courses and events over the next 12 months in partnership with Narrogin Mental Health, Central Agcare, Holyoak, Child Health, Camp Kulin, The Small Business Centre Eastern Wheatbelt and a variety of other service providers. Keep your eyes open for advertising and information and RSVP or enquire to us when you see course or event you would like to attend and let us know if there is something you would like to see us host in the future.

 The Kulin CRC now has an official Facebook page so please hit ‘like and ‘share’ when you find us, and let us know if we can help promote your community group, event or course on our page

 Many thanks to all our contributors who have made our local paper an interesting read and one Kulin can be very proud of. Thank you to all our readers and supporters who have given us some great feedback over the last few issues, we really appreciate your input.

 Finally, the CRC would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Easter and ANZAC break.

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Marie Martin April 16th Don Davies 19th William Thompson 26th John Spencer Shire of Kulin Ordinary Council 27th Mary Van Burgel 30th Kaitlin Tyson Meeting Dates for 2014 May 1st Nicole Thompson, Luke Thompson April Wednesday 16 April 1pm 4th Dylan Bunworth 5th David Meikle, Stephen Meikle May Wednesday 21 May 3pm 8th Jim Sullivan June Wednesday 18 June 1pm 9th Caitlyn Chapman 10th Rebecca Meikle July Wednesday 16 July 1pm 11th Warrick McInnes August Wednesday 20 August 1pm 12th Melissa Randall 15th Daniel and Sarah Tholstrup September Wednesday 17 September 1pm 18th Kit Tyson, Christopher Tyson, Margaret Sullivan October Wednesday 15 October 1pm 21st Megan Denn November Wednesday 19 November 3pm 22nd Keith Wilson, Craig McInnes 27th Margaret Waters December Wednesday 17 December 1pm 28th Sarah Gangell 29th Fiona Pittard, Nat Roads 30th Evalyn Buttigig, Casey Williams 31st Seanna Savage

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'Kulin Open Doors and Kulin By Night' a Winner in the 2014 WA Heritage Awards Contributed by Gen Whisson Images—Front page:Gen Whisson (Shire of Kulin) and Helen Munt (Scooplight Theatre) accept the award for The 2014 WA Heritage Award winners have been Most Outstanding Heritage Tourism Product (Far left - Hon announced and we are so proud that ‘Kulin Open Doors Albert Jacob, Minister for Heritage). and Kulin by Night’ was awarded most ‘Outstanding Heritage Tourism Product’’. Above: Katheryn Wilson (Kulin Bush Races), Helen Munt (Scooplight Theatre), Gen Whisson (Shire of Kulin) and The judges were impressed with the innovative, Mary Lucchesi (Kulin Bush Races) with the ‘Winner’ collaborative, community-based approach to presenting certificate. local history through theatrical performance. The products are a unique collaboration between the Kulin Bush Races, Shire of Kulin and Scooplight Theatre. We want your photos!!!!!! Are you an amateur photographer, a ‘happy snapper’ or The WA Heritage industry’s ‘night of nights’ was held at a ‘selfie junkie’ well we want to see your photos. Take His Majesty’s theatre on Thursday April 8, with awards them on your iPhone, iPad, compact camera, or SLR, we presented by Minister for Heritage Hon Albert don't mind just as long as they fit with the monthly Jacob and Heritage Council Chair Marion Fulker. theme and we will print all the photos submitted.This With our first Open Doors and By Night being so is not a competition it’s just for fun! successful, we are looking forward to what 2014 will bring The theme for the month of May is and more importantly…who you might bump into? ‘SPORT’

April 17, 2014

The Kulin Visitor Discovery Zone—that was then this is now

Contributed by Gen Whisson Cast your mind back to Monday 7th October 2013. Whilst Keeping Kids Safe Online we were wrapping up, cleaning up and celebrating ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering another fantastic Bush Races event, our town centre was interactive training to parents, carers and teachers gearing up for the first day of its dramatic facelift and on- through schools and organisations across Australia using ground works. It’s hard to imagine that 6 months ago the a network of accredited trainers from our partner area running parallel to Johnston Street was a gravel agencies. expanse where much of the Kulin’s water runoff Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online collected. Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has Whilst there are still many finishing touches to be been developed by AFP, Microsoft Australia and undertaken, the VDZ is certainly nearing completion and Datacom, supported by the Northern Territory Police it’s great to see the community and visitors using and and ninemsn. enjoying the area. So as they say ‘watch this space’ as To know more go to: there is still more exciting things to be added to the area over the coming months. www.thinkuknow.org.au

April 17, 2014 KULIN KIDS CLUB UPDATE

“Learning through play is the best way children develop and retain valuable information about the world,

[The Kids Club Children enjoying their Easter Eggs donated terms and your insurance. Please see Rebecca Meikle for by IGA Kulin] payments. Please bring a piece of fruit to share each week. We do We have had a GREAT first term at Kids Club! With many not have a set roster for weekly cleaning/fruit prep etc so of the bigger kids graduating from Play Group and moving please try to step in and do a little bit each week. on into the big world (aka Kindy), we now have many little Please do not bring unwell children to Play Group. people who are just learning to crawl or walk enjoying their Wednesday mornings at Play Group. The children PLAY GROUND BUSY BEE: have spent every Play Group session this term outside Wednesday 30th April 9:30am. Bring your rakes, enjoying the sunshine and playing on our fantastic new gardening gloves, buckets, shovels, husbands (?!?!). It’s play ground facilities. time to have a clean up of the outdoor area again!! Last Wednesday we enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt and we extend a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Bernie and Julie from “WHY PLAYGROUP IS GOOD FOR KIDS” IGA who supplied us with yummy chocolate Easter eggs. A playgroup is a great environment for lots of rich The children loved hunting for them and of course eating learning. Learning through play is the best way children them, and the Mums loved having them for lunch or in the develop and retain valuable information about the world, car on the way home. and their role in it. Play includes experimenting with art, learning language through reading and singing, role

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Workshop calendar 2014 safely. Please contact the CRC for more details or to register your interest. MYOB 1 Day Workshop—Cancelled due to lack of CHAINSAW OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING - Full interest Forklift course— 20th and 21st May $282 per person Debt Management & Terms of Trade—June Fees TBA includes the cost of your certificate . Please contact the Having clear Terms of Trade will ensure the smooth CRC for more details or to register your interest. running of your business. Make sure your money is in Vinyasa yoga—General Vinyasa Yoga 6 week course - your account. Establish a clear relationship with your Thursday May the 8th, 9am-10:15am – This style of yoga clients. Collect debts in a simple straightforward and is suitable for all levels of experience. Vinyasa is a effective manner. Please email or call the CRC to register dynamic, flowing style of yoga which aims to create heat, your interest. vitality and energy in the body, promoting physical and Tax Planning for small business and Farming—June mental strength and stamina and leading to an increased This workshop will be run by the Small Business Centre, sense of overall calm in the individual. This course will be Eastern Wheatbelt for a minimal cost of around $30 per a part of the CRC’s Community Development Program person. Please register your interest. For this workshop and therefore all class fees will go directly back into the to run we need a minimum of 6 people. Please email or CRC to provide other services to the community. We call the CRC to register your interest. need a minimum of six participants for this course to run and based on the interest we receive we will consider The World Online –June DTBA $10 running this type of course into the future. Please This course will include online shopping, weather, contact the CRC for more information. recipes, banking.. What to look out for and how to do it Drum Beat –term two in the Lesser Hall at the Kulin CRC, Wednesday afternoon 3:45 to 5:00pm Cost $2 per class per child, open to children in year 5 &6, afternoon tea will be provided. The DRUMBEAT program uses African drumming to engage participants in a co-operative group process that explores issues such as; • Values • Peer Pressure • Identity • Social Harmony • Teamwork **ORDERS WELCOME** • Emotional Expression To express interest please contact Tanya Dupagne at Come in and try our range of [email protected] or on 0457 801 008. This sauces and marinades. Bulk course is part of the CRC’s Community Development Program in partnership with Camp Kulin and NMH packs available. THE CRC NOW STOCKS BROCHURES ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING, GOVERNMENT SERVICES, CRISIS CARE Opening Times AND HEALTH AND WELL BEING INFORMATION. Monday to Friday PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL IN A AND PICK UP A BROCHURE 8am-5pm

April 17, 2014

Kulin District High School ANZAC ceremony

A 100 person strong crowd attended the KDHS ANZAC ceremony at the new War Memorial site on Friday the 11 of April.

Kulin IGA Easter and Anzac day trading hours

Easter Friday 18th April 2014 Closed

Easter Saturday 19th April 2014 8am – 12 noon

Anzac day Easter Sunday 20th April 2014 25th April 2014 8am – 9am

8am - 5pm Easter Monday 21st April 2014 8am – 9am

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April 17, 2014 Camp Kulin Update

Contributed by Tanya Dupagne Tunnelball Champions Relay for life Best night time tent site 9 of the Camp Kulin team – Tanya, Daniel, Brittany, Smurf, 3rd in the Mascot Relay Sam, Toni, Mini Smurf, Jesse & Tahnee – took part in Our team raised in excess of $6,500, with the event Relay for Life on the 5th and 6th April, raising money for raising over $88,000. Thanks to everyone who supported the Cancer Council. We were part of the ‘Rainbow us during our fundraising! Bunnies’ team, representing the different colours of cancer, and also recognising the fact that Easter is coming soon! We walked for 24 hours, from 11am Saturday until 11 am Sunday. Our camp counsellor Kate also performed on stage. As well as running some of the games and activities, our Camp Kulin team were proud to be awarded a number of titles, including: Runner Up Highest Fundraising Team Most Excitable Team (no surprises there!)

April 17, 2014 Camp Kulin Update Continued..

Ambulance day

During this term, Tanya has been working with Mrs Argent and a group of Leadership students from Kulin DHS. One of the challenges we set them was to select a charity and come up with a fundraiser to assist them. The charity they chose was the Kulin sub centre, and Ambulance Day was the result! Students were able to dress up in ‘ambulance related’ gear for a gold coin donation, and the leadership students provided special fx makeup for anyone who wanted it. Em from the Sub Centre then came up with an ambulance to speak to the students and give them the grand tour! We would like to say congratulations to all of the students – David, Sarah, Pheobe, Semika and Holly - who put their leadership skills to the test and organised a great event!

National youth week

Thanks to the Department of Communities, Camp Kulin ran some events for young people during National Youth Week. This included some teambuilding challenges, a lunch and designing of the Camp Kulin Tin Horses, which will now be built. Thanks to everyone who was involved, and Mrs Argent for helping co-ordinate!

April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014 IGA Easter competition winners

Every year Kulin IGA holds a home a large chocolate colouring in competition for bunny. the kids of Kulin and this year The girls however weren't the was no exception. As usual only ones to get an early there were plenty of entries Easter treat, in fact all the all vying to get their hands on kids who entered received a the extremely large soft toy chocolate egg for having ago. bunny and scrumptious chocolate. It was a tuff Thanks Julie, Bernie and crew decision to pick the winner for sharing the fun of Easter and a runner up, but finally a around town. The chocolate choice had to be made and as treats were enjoyed by you can see by the smiles the children and parents alike. winners weren't disappointed. Chloe Argent won the big bunny and Aisha Nicklin took

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POLICE MESSAGE

EASTER

The Easter period is nearly upon us and it is a timely reminder to drive with caution over this period as there is increased traffic flow and more serious and fatal accidents on our roads historically during this time. WA Police are committed State-wide to enforcing road traffic laws and having a major presence on the roads during this time also. Double demerit points are in place for speeding, seatbelt and drink driving offences over this period beginning at midnight on Thursday April 17. Please take care over this period as traffic crashes involving local people impact heavily on communities such as ours. It is a time when we should be enjoying the time with our family and friends not mourning their loss. Have an enjoyable and safe Easter period.

LOCK UP OVER THE HOLIDAYS With many people going away over Easter and the school holidays, remember to lock your houses and vehicles when you are away. Most crime committed is opportunist. Don’t make it easy for someone. If you are going away it is always good to let a neighbour know so they can keep a look out for you.

If you see anyone suspicious hanging around a house or business, call Police on 131444 (non-emergency) or 000 (emergency). Both these numbers are 24hr/day monitored.

INFORMATION SOUGHT - ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES ON COMMERCIAL PREMISES A male person has twice, that we are aware of tried to break, into Steve Maxwell’s shed and Ag Implements shed by forcing the main sliding door. This has occurred in the past three weeks and coincides with some damage to a building up that end of town several months back. If you have any information regarding this, please let us know. All information is confidential and will not be disclosed to a third party.

Again if you see anyone suspicious hanging around any commercial premises, call Police on 131444 (non-emergency) or 000 (emergency). Both these numbers are 24hr/day monitored.

Regards Simon and Mike

Kulin Police Station l 21 Johnston Street, Kulin WA 6365 | D: (08) 9880 1205 E: [email protected] Sergeant Simon Bennett l E: [email protected] First Class Constable Mike Martin l E: [email protected]

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Getting Fit for Retirement Contributed by: Pete Entwistle Source: University of South Australia

In a new study exploring people’s activity patterns post retirement, researchers in Health Sciences believe the transition to retirement may bring about marked changes in activity levels which can have broader health impacts. Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Carol Maher says people just don’t plan for living without the structure of work in their lives.

“A lot of retirees plan a holiday but beyond that, there is a lot of time to fill when they come home and back to the “All those hours that were spent at work can be spent on reality of life without work,” Dr Maher says. something else but the freedom to make those choices “We believe that daily activity patterns will have represents an opportunity and a risk for health,” she says. important consequences for well being, not only for physical health but for cognitive function for sleep and “People who had quite physical jobs will lose activity continued socialisation.” when they stop work and most people will lose easy access to social interaction and cognitive challenges. Dr Maher, Professor Tim Olds and their research team “These factors are at least as important to wellbeing as have begun a study following people from just prior to anything else, especially when considering neurological retirement to 18 months post retirement to track activity conditions such as Alzheimer’s.” and lifestyle changes and develop some guidelines for planning for healthy lifestyle in retirement. She says the adage - use it or lose it is – applies to brain and body and planning for physical, intellectual and “We’re already turning up some interesting results that cognitive stimulation in retirement is as important as show people are not necessarily doing less, they are just making financial plans. doing different things in different ways,” she says. Early results show that post retirement, people are spending more time doing chores almost an hour more indoors and 26 minutes outdoors mainly gardening. Dr Maher’s health hit list for people Retirees are also spending an hour more each day in front approaching retirement of a screen and most of that is on computers and the  Plan to be physically active every day internet rather than television.  Plan ways to get social interaction– you can work part time, volunteer, They spend more time socialising at parties and just join a community or social club. talking to friends and family – up by about 42 minutes.  Set some cognitive challenges– for And there is an extra 25 minutes spent on cooking and 23 minutes driving. example join a book club, amateur astronomy club or a chess group. “What is emerging is a pattern that shows people are Have a daily routine that gives structure to pottering about after they retire, doing about as much but the day and keeps you busy doing the with less intensity – so they may do less moderate and things you find worthwhile. intense physical activity but they also do less sitting about, less lying on the couch after a hard day at work.” Dr Maher says people’s daily activity patterns change dramatically when they stop working.

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22 Australian communities using common cents for local benefit

Contributed by Rick Forward Kulin has a very proud community and has worked together to achieve their goals to create a better and An extract from the book "Banking on community spirit" unique town in the Wheatbelt district of Western By Anna Lucchesi & Ashleigh Arundel Australia.

My name is Anna Lucchesi. I am from Kulin, Western In March 1998 the Kulin community lost their only bank. Australia. I am 16 years old and I board at Santa Maria This severely crippled the locals and the local businesses. College in Perth, three and a half hours from Kulin. My Locals now had to bank elsewhere, which lead to them hobbies include riding horses, playing and watching sport shopping elsewhere. Leading Kulin to suffer in various (especially hockey, tennis , Aussie rules and soccer) and ways. One local business lost as much as 40 percent of helping my dad out on our wheat and sheep farm east of trade. The cost was much to high for locals, and morale Kulin. In the AFL, I barrack for the West Coast Eagles and amongst traders and locals was quickly diminishing. The my favorite sports star id Pat Rafter. soul of the Kulin community was compromised. Kulin Bendigo Bank Chairman , Graeme Robertson, Nine months after our major bank, which had been approached me and asked if I wanted to write a story located in the main street of Kulin, closed its doors, MLA about the Kulin Bendigo Bank’s background. At first I Max Trenorden began investigating options for rural wasn’t sure if I wanted to. Then with the temptation of a communities that had lost banking services. After doing a trip to Melbourne , I accepted this offer even though I had bit of research Max and a taskforce, which included Greg no idea what was really required of me. Now that out Hadlow, the then CEO of the Kulin Shire Council, decided journey is over I have not regretted that decision. This to go over to Victoria to look at the Bendigo Community project has been a fantastic experience and one that I Banking model. have thoroughly enjoyed. It was the branch at Rupanyup in Victoria that finally My name is Ashleigh Arundel and I am also from Kulin convinced Greg and Max that a Bendigo Bank was only Western Australia, where I have lived all my life. I am 15 going to be a step in the right direction for the Kulin and attend Kulin District High School as a year 10 student. Community. They found that Rupanyup was very similar My interests include playing hockey on weekends , to Kulin. If they could run a branch then so could Kulin and watching AFL, barracking for the West Coast Eagles and other country towns in Western Australia. just hanging out with my friends. “Rupanyup was no bigger than Kulin and were keen to I got involved in this project through my mother who expand their economy just like Kulin,” Greg said. Max and works at the bank and was approached by the manager to Greg arrived back in Western Australia inspired and see if I wanted to get involved and she said yes straight enthusiastic about the Bendigo Bank proposal. A bank in away. I’m so glad she did because it gave me an town would provide more employment opportunities , opportunity to meet heaps of fantastic people from all provide an avenue for clubs and groups to have a banking over Australia and I look forward to seeing the book all service and most importantly keep the locals shopping in finished and reading everyone’s unique stories. local businesses. Moving full steam ahead , a steering Kulin, a three and half hour drive south east of Perth, is committee comprising of fifteen locals, was established to home to around 1000 residents and to several unique help the dream become a reality in Kulin. attractions including the Tin Horse Highway, Buckley’s In February 1999 several Bendigo Bank representatives Breakaway, the Jilakin Rock and Jilakin Lake- the came to visit Kulin. A public meeting was held to spectacular setting of the annual Kulin Bush Races. Known determine the amount of local support that the bank was as “The Capital of the Wheatbelt , Kulin is the backbone of going to have. Around 150 locals showed up and voted a strong farming district, and best of all, now houses a unanimously to brilliant bank!

April 17, 2014 support opening a Kulin Community Bank. This was an overwhelming result. Kulin’s community spirit was gloriously re ignited, not a moment too soon. “ I felt there was no risk in pledging money towards the Kulin Bendigo After receiving the thumps up to have a Community Bank Bank as it was good of the community and it didn’t worry on 16 July 1999, we had to find a suitable place for it to be me if I didn’t receive my investment back because either situated. The old bank building was not a viable option as way the Kulin community will benefit,” said Irene it had been sold and was now a family home. This was a Rossetter , a local shareholder. big dilemma as we were working on being the first bank to Bendigo were keen to establish Community Banks in open in Western Australia and we had ourselves a Western Australia and were impressed with the support deadline for 15 October, only eleven weeks away, for a branch in Kulin, so they began advertising the idea to Fortunately, the Gangell family wanted to build a new raise funds needed for the bank to get set up and running shopping complex and offered to lease part of this to the by locals. Forms were issued to locals requesting the Kulin Community Bank. amount that they would pledge to assist with the Three weeks later, after receiving the buildings plans. The formation of the bank. shire agreed for the venue to be built. Along the way Some of the locals were sceptical about Bendigo Bank builders encountered many hurdles, some testing their because they weren’t really sure how the Community Bank allegiance to the creation of the bank, but through model worked since this was the first Community Bank in determination and their eagerness to change the dynamic Western Australia. Many people had never heard of this of Kulin’s community, this terrific team of builders worked type of banking. tirelessly. The bank fittings were all being manufactured Bendigo Bank was satisfied that the $190000 in pledges locally by Deano Robinson. There was a lot of work to be would see the bank come to fruition. The people of Kulin completed in time for the bank’s opening. Although time were becoming involved in something they believed in. A was running out to reach the desired deadline, willing prospectus was produced asking for people to become locals, Keith Wilson, Rick Havenstein and Len Hobson and shareholders. There are now around 165 shareholders, the the team at the shire along with Wendy and Barry Gangell, minimum amount of shares they could buy was $100 took time out of their own busy schedules and helped by worth and the maximum was $5000 which gave everyone being labourers for the tradesmen to get the job done. an opportunity to have a part of the bank. The locals needed to raise a total of $270000 to enable the bank to open. 19

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22 Australian communities using common cents for local Bendigo to manufacture all the cupboards for all the benefit continued.. Bendigo Banks in Western Australia. A bonus for a local business. Opening day finally arrived , and after a very long night for Deano putting the finishing touches on everything. The Throughout the years our Bendigo Bank has achieved what bank was finally opened. Around 400 people turned up for we all dreamt it would. Yvonne Hobson, the Bank the opening of the first Bendigo Bank in Western Australia. Treasurer and Kulin’s assistant Shire Clerk, believes that Simon Cornwell from Bendigo Bank said he was “very the Bendigo Bank has changed Kulin as it raises our impressed with the Kulin community’s passion and spirit. community’s profile and has got the community to believe Support of the Bendigo Bank was outstanding”. Simon has that by working together anything can be achieves. This visited 60 different communities across the country and he has been proven by the continued success of the annual believed that Kulin ,because of their passion and pride Kulin Bush Races. towards their community, would be in the top five. In the three years since our Community Bank has opened, When you look back on the events that took place in order it has secured four locals jobs, and a new house has to get the bank up and running it is amazing. The recently been established for the bank Manager. In construction of the bank was completed and fitted out, the addition, the Bendigo Bank is now making a profit each prospectus was issued, due diligence and share issued month, so it is going to be a matter of time before the were all completed in the duration of those 11 weeks, a Kulin community starts to witness what a Community Bank truly amazing accomplishment. To add to all the is able to achieve for our town. excitement, Deano Robinson was given the contract from

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April 17, 2014 RDA Wheatbelt Wins Innovative Outreach Award at National Conference

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Wheatbelt has restoration of rail carriages provided by Rail Heritage WA, been presented with the “Innovative Outreach Award” at as part of the Shire of Dowerin’s the “Future for Young Australians Beyond 2014” Heritage Rail tourism initiative. Conference, held in Melbourne on 7 and 8 April 2014. The The project was a collaborative Award was in recognition of the highly successful initiative of RDA Wheatbelt, the Wheatbelt Heritage Rail Alternative Learning for Youth Shire of Dowerin and Rail Heritage project. WA with support from WATCO The Conference saw Youth Connections providers from WA and CY O’Connor Institute. across Australia come together over two days to discuss The project enabled the the future of the program and to celebrate the successes participants to experience hands over the past four years since this program commenced. on learning in an actual workplace environment and to achieve a Youth Connections is an Australian Government Certificate 1 in Leadership Development. programme that assists disengaged young people (generally aged 13-19) to reconnect to education, training RDA Wheatbelt’s Executive Officer, Rebekah Burges said or employment. Each year approximately 30,000 young “what makes this project a particular success and why we people throughout metropolitan, regional and remote think it stood out from the rest of the nominees at the Australia are assisted by Youth Connections. RDA national awards, is that all of the young people involved Wheatbelt is the provider of Youth Connections in the turned their lives around as a result of their involvement Wheatbelt region. and all of them went on to either gain employment or reengage in education”. The Wheatbelt Heritage Rail Alternative Learning for Youth project was an innovative approach to a group learning For more information contact: activity that saw six severely disengaged young people Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9575 from across the Wheatbelt, come together over 16 weeks 1888 between July and November 2012, to assist in the

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West link program guide

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Women’s Health and Family Services Impact of Children’s Hearing Loss on Learning The impact of a hearing loss is greatest for children as their brains are still developing. Thursday April 17

Loving Life in the Country Hopetoun /Ravensthorpe Westlink has produced an informative and inspirational program highlighting life in the country including how the Community Resource Centres are involved. Featuring interviews from residents in Hopetoun and Ravensthorpe, this program will give viewers an insight into why so many people just love country life. Tuesday April 22

April 17, 2014

KULIN ARTS WORKSHOPS 3 Hour Strip Quilt

Create a 1.5m square quilt for $35 Sat 3rd May 9am until 1pm @ CWA BYO sewing machine or we can supply! BYO Lunch & snacks. Water, Tea & Coffee & morning tea will be provided All enquires and/or book now with Julie Hett 0409 655 709 Slow Cooker Demonstration & Lunch

Slow Cooked ‘Beef Ragu’ served with creamy mash potato will be on the menu Fri 16th May Book now for your chance to see this meal being prepared then sit down to eat the yummy dish 9.30am until 12pm @ CWA building. Gift & giveaways! $20 per person. Places are limited. All enquires to Sharyn 0429 801 055 Cake Decorating Workshop

Kulin Arts is delighted to collaborate with Irene Bain to offer you an introduction to Cake Deco- rating $20 per workshop. Workshop options Piping (lacework & filigree work), Flowers or Cake Covering Please register your interest and select your preferred workshop now. All enquires to Sharyn 0429 801 055 Professional Makeup Application Lesson July Mosaicing August All of the above workshop prices include our 2014 membership ($5) Kulin Arts annual membership ($5) is due now and can be paid via a direct credit to ‘Kulin Arts’, Bendigo Bank- Kulin. BSB 633 000 Acc 1099 04896. Please use your name as a reference.

The Kulin CRC now has a Facebook Kulin’s a hit with the tourists page! Lately we have had plenty of tourists visiting Kulin and Please like our page and share with your seeing us at the CRC. We have had great feedback about friends. the town. Here’s what Rob Jones had to say: ‘My wife and I recently stayed in Kulin. We utilized the RV The url is: www.facebook.com/kulin.crc overnight spot at the Rec Centre, We utilized the lovely If you would like us to promote your hot $2 showers in town. We also accessed the well priced event, product or course then email us fuel outlet in town. I believe the Shire sponsors this fuel outlet. The Shire is to be congratulated for their efforts. at [email protected] with all the details More mainland shires should follow your lead’. and we will post on our page! Heather and Ray from Boyanup said: “Great little town. Interesting! Lots to see. Great little caravan park.”

April 17, 2014

Shire news Transfer Station Vouchers

The Shire of Kulin is now offering the ability to pre- A reminder to everyone that all cats over the age of six months must be sterilised, micro-chipped and registered purchase vouchers to use when dropping off your For more information please contact the office on 9880 rubbish or recycling bins at the transfer station. 1204 This change is offered to reduce the need to invoice debtors for the occasional visit to the Cat traps for use by the public , a $50 dollar deposit is required on pick up and returned once the trap has transfer station. You can purchase your vouchers in been returned to The Shire. For more information advance from the Shire Office. These can be please contact The Shire office on 9880 1204. redeemed when visiting the transfer station. The vouchers can be purchased individually for $4.00 or

in booklets of 10 for $40.00. If you would like to take advantage of the voucher system please call in to the office to purchase your voucher booklet.

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April 17, 2014 Indigenous Australians at war

A brief history of Indigenous Australians at he was willing to sign on the dotted line – thus putting his War life on the line for King and Country. The precise number of Indigenous Australians who volunteered is not known by John Moremon because, ironically, ethnicity was not actually recorded on Source: Department of Veteran Affairs personnel files. In the Army, a man became a soldier irrespective of the colour of his skin. Indigenous Australians have served in virtually every conflict and peace keeping mission in which Australia has Some might find it strange that Aborigines and Torres participated since the start of last century – from the Boer Strait Islanders wanted to serve a country that did not War to East Timor, and most likely Afghanistan also. recognise them as citizens (until 1967). Reasons for enlistment were many: some hoped that war service By the mid-19th century, colonial military and police units might help the Indigenous campaign for citizenship and commonly employed Aborigines as guides and ‘black equality; some believed the war was just; others sought trackers’. When Australians gathered to celebrate adventure, good pay, or joined up because mates did. Federation on 1 January 1901, several Aborigines were participating in the Boer War, serving in South Africa as Indigenous Australians were present in almost every trackers attached to mounted infantry units. They Australian campaign of World War I. In the heat of battle, searched for, and fought, Boer commandoes. survival could come down to relying on your mates so racism, for once, took a back seat. White and black In the first half of the 20th century non-Europeans soldiers forged friendships in the trenches of Gallipoli and officially were barred from serving in Australia’s armed the Western Front or on horseback with the Light Horse in forces but during World War I approximately 500 the Middle East. In common with other soldiers, Aborigines and a few Torres Strait Islanders managed to Indigenous servicemen generally were anonymous men enlist. Sometimes, their skin was deemed ‘white enough’. who earned neither bravery awards nor mentions in the At other times (particularly after heavy losses were official history. However, some were decorated for suffered on the Western Front) recruiting officers didn’t outstanding actions. care so much about the colour of a man’s skin so long as

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A brief history of Indigenous Australians at War….. Indigenous women also enlisted. Kathleen Ruska, of the Noonuccal people of Stradbroke Island, enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army Service – she later gained fame as the celebrated poet, Kath Walker, ultimately reverting to her Indigenous name, Oodgeroo Noonuccal. For many years, the service of Indigenous Australians was not adequately recognised but strong efforts have been made to change this at individual, armed forces and government levels. In recent years, Indigenous and non- Indigenous writers have published books and articles on Aboriginal servicemen and women, and websites have appeared. In contrast to the early part of last century, the Australian Defence Force actively recruits in Indigenous communities for reserve and regular forces. In 1994 an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Memorial was erected in a bushland setting behind the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, while inside displays relating to Indigenous Australians have been upgraded and a very successful exhibition on Indigenous Australians at war, ‘Too Dark for the Light Horse’, was organised and has with up to 7,000 Indigenous veterans, war widows and toured the country. dependants in the community.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has a campaign to identify Indigenous members of the veteran community, For more information please go to www.dva.gov.au

April 17, 2014

ARTHUR RODNEY GILES 5TH June 1939 – 27th March 2014

It was with great sadness that Rodney was farewelled at a be sadly missed by family and friends. private funeral service in Albany on 3rd April. Rodney passed away in the Albany Hospice after a short Rodney was born in Wickepin, in 1939, the second son of illness. Rhoda and Reginald Giles. He was two years younger than “See you later, mate. Enjoy the fishing. It’s been great Keven and eight years older than Christopher. knowing you.” His school years were spent at Kulin and Bunbury, and then he returned to work in Kulin as a salesman with Fred Honey, a truck driver on the Shire, helping family with Jay’s Crutching seasonal farming operations, a car salesman in Perth and then as a grader driver on the Kulin Shire. Following this he For all your Crutching needs crossed the Nullabor in his Vauxhall Victor with a mate, Roland Hollow, and worked at Maralinga and the Hyden, Karlgarin and surrounding Woomera Rocket Range as a precision grader driver. Districts. As with all he did, he was meticulous, neat and precise.

Tasks were done properly, and if Rodney ‘fixed’ something, it stayed fixed. Please call Jason or Bev Airey,

After some time away he returned to Kulin, went super Hyden, on spreading with Graham Newman, then became a fencing Ph - 9880 5840 contractor and then a fibre-glass manufacturer of tanks, troughs etc. Nearly thirty years ago Rodney went to Bremer Bay and joined the local social and sporting community. He was a Ranger for the Jerramungup Shire in the Bremer Bay area for about eight years and then Gardener/Maintenance man at the Bremer Bay School until he retired. Rod became a well-respected member of the school community, listening to reading, marking the oval and assisting at sports carnivals, mentoring, and even being the male staff member on school camps.

Rodney was a fierce competitor at darts, golf, tennis, bowls, and maybe even fishing. He was also an excellent committee member at the Bremer Bay Sports Club and other community groups. He was a willing and tireless worker at every Busy Bee. Rodney also had a huge capacity for friendship. He was a supportive son, brother and uncle to his family and a generous friend to adults as well as having a great love for children and young people. After retirement he spent much time visiting and assisting ‘older folk’, taking them to medical appointments etc. and always enjoyed a shared meal and a good yarn. His big heart and cheery nature will

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Did you Know? The World's Shortest Fairy Tale: Female Version Contributed by Peter Entwistle Once upon a time, a girl asked a guy, 'Will you marry me? Source: Australians Women’s Weekly Puzzle Book 'The guy said 'NO' and the girl lived happily ever after and went shopping, drank martinis with friends, always had a clean house, never had to cook, had a closet full of shoes  A shark is the only fish that can blink with both and handbags, stayed skinny, and was never farted on. eyes. The End  The city we now know as Los Angeles (LA) was originally called “EL Pueblo De Nuestra Senora De Male Version La Reina De Los Angeles Del Rio De Porciuncula” Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'  A Giraffe’s tongue is so long, that it can use it to The girl said, 'NO!' And the guy lived happily ever after clean its ears. and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and  Just as everyone’s fingerprints are different, all played golf a lot and drank beer and scotch and had human beings also have an individual tongue print. money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.  The object that is most often choked on by The End Americans is the toothpick

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April 17, 2014 Photography workshop gets us off ‘auto’

A group of six budding photographers came together for a There were several very nice photos taken over the course day of learning at the CRC with experienced of the day with the CBH rail track and buildings delivering photographer , artist and journalist Sarah Allen. Sarah some very artistic shots. BW and sepia proved to be an challenged the group to get off ‘auto’ and explore the exciting function find for the group, with the last hour many other functions on their cameras, this was not as spent shooting without colour. easy as it sounds. On finishing the course it was decided that the CRC via the The most trouble was with the expensive models which Kulin Update would invite the community to send in its seem to have the most basic functions hidden in photos each month based on a nominated theme (please inconvenient places. Luckily, the day had started with see advert on page 4) and an open invitation to anyone learning the basics of composition and design which who is interested to come on monthly photographic ensure a good photo can be taken with any camera or excursions. Watch out for the dates of coming even your phone. photography excursions or contact the CRC to register your interest. The biggest challenge of the day was learning how to photograph people and groups which means as the photographer you are quite conspicuous and in order to take a good photo may have to interact with your subjects. A bit different to photographing a sunset. Sarah convinced the group that if you sounded and acted like you knew what you were doing then your subjects would believe it and be more at ease. We got to put this theory into practice at the local polling station which happened to be conveniently located in the Lesser Hall at the CRC. Away we went ‘clicking’ some of the surprised voters, political party spruikers and polling officers.

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Sports news Dudinin Tennis Club

Contributed by Lauren Mullan player turnout, but still 1 more than last year! Let’s hope our numbers improve next season. It was an enjoyable It was a good turnout for our Windup held on Saturday couple of hours tennis and well done to Debbie Doney 5th of April night. Thanks to Helen and Kareena for co- who again takes out the title for ladies champion. Myself ordinating the food and baking some yummy desserts. being Runner up. Also to those that brought salads etc, it was a very tasty meal, with enough left over to do it all again on Sunday We had a decent turn out for our successful AGM held night while we watched the rain come down around us – later that afternoon, with all positions filled. More tennis NICE!! A mini quiz night was held during the evening was played after this under lights until we were washed which seemed to be enjoyed by all. Thanks to the hand- out into the evening. The rain was gladly welcomed. some quiz master Clinton and his lovely assistant of The 2013/2014 has officially come to a close so from me, course...... as winning isn’t everything, I don’t think it’s it’s over and necessary to go through the results. Congratulations to out...I’m off to the award winners from various tournaments throughout start netball! the season.

Our postponed singles championship was held on Sunday with the grand final clash between Darren Kirby and Grantly Mullan. It was one set each, but DK managed to take out the title for the 2013-2014 season. Good effort to both of you. The ladies played a round robin with a huge 4

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Sports notes Come in for an Easter treat or mothers day gift at the CRC Kulin Kondinin Junior Football Club – NO TRAIN- ING THIS WEEK. Next training will be in Kulin on Thursday 24 April commencing at 5:00pm

Golf Club- There will be a busy bee at the Golf Course next Thursday 24th April to start getting ready for our 2014 season. The busy bee will start at 12.30 and conclude at 5…we encourage all players to attend and also encourage any new players to come along as although there is work to be done these are very Products for Sale at Kulin CRC social days.

Fixtures are being drawn up at the moment so if  Kaye Edwards– Novel's, Poetry and Children's you have any concerns please contact our Presi- books dent Greg Hadlow or our ladies captain Ellen  Erin Bailey—eBee Creations Jewellery Marchei.  Rynelle Smoker—Handcrafted Baby Ware We are envisaging starting our season on May 4th and ladies Wed golf on May 7th.  Elise Mullan– Handcrafted Headbands, Hair Clips, Broaches, Rings and Magnets Looking forward to a great season of Golf  JD Designs-hugbugs, ironing board covers, hand W J Gangell towels, oven mitts, pot stands Hon Secretary/Treasurer.  Tam Davis– Photographs

 Kulinary Kreations-Biscotti, Rocky Road, Nougat, Macaroons, Rolada IMPORTANT!  That’s Sew Kate-pouches, purses, baskets  KBR and Tin Horse Highway Merchandise Kondinin Family Practice Will be closed from the 18th-25th of April. They will be operating as normal from the 27th. For any issues go to the Kondinin Hospital and in life threatening situations call 000.

April 17, 2014 Kulin notices

AOOBS Dispersion of Funds Expressions of interest—community members The AOOB’s are about to disperse 2014 funds. are invited to submit an expression of interest All non profitable organisations may apply in to acquire part or all of the existing artificial writing stating the following: turf from the Kulin Bowling Green. There is no charge for the turf but interested people are  Amount requested asked to collect and remove the turf  Where and what the funding is to be used themselves and participate in a busy bee for preparing the surface for the laying of the new Applications to President Greg Tyley, PO Box 70 green. For more information contact Barry Kulin before April 30 2014. Gangell 0429 801 292 Please note new tax laws apply to you, you must have an ABN number. Expressions of interest –Fundraising opportunity for a community group in Kulin to Kulin Masonic Lodge cater for the Wild Flower Society of WA’s State Please find following meeting dates for the ( the 3rd Conference on June 28 and 29. Please contact Monday of the month ) Sandra Murray for the full details on: P: 98801268 M:0427 801 268 April 21st Kulin 7.15pm May 19th Kulin 7.15 pm [email protected] June 23rd Kulin 7.15pm July 21st Kulin 7.15 pm Kulin Anglican Church August 18th Kulin 7.15pm September 22nd Kulin 7.15pm Service Roster for April October 18th (3rd Saturday) Kulin Installation Sunday 13th April, 8.30 am with Father Brian Meeting Newing November 17th Kulin 7.15pm Easter Sunday 20th April, 8.30 am with Father Brian Newing Boogie Roos - Currently every Tuesday 9:30am *Note because we have a service on Easter at the Rec Centre. Contact Sandra 0410 708 000 Sunday – there will be no service in Kulin on the 27th April. Chair Aerobics –930am every Monday. Starting again on the 5th of May at the CRC Lesser Hall The Hainsworth Museum—open on Thursdays or by appointment please contact: Career Guidance—Help with resumes, CV’s and Susan Hall 0409606207 job applications will be in Kulin May 13th. Jan Orr 0427711578 phone Donna George direct on 0407235467 Anne Rick 0429206047 Roz Lloyd 0428711534 Lynne Ellard 0427711504 Kondinin Mens Shed–FOR SALE 20 new 25w Steph Clarke-Lloyd 0408949759 Solar Panels $50.00 each. Ring Ron 9889 6072 or Mike 9889 6017

April 17, 2014 Kulin Shire Council Information

Office: 8.30am - 4.30pm (Monday-Friday) Staff Contacts: Ph: 9880 1204 Greg Hadlow Chief Executive Officer Fax: 9880 1221 Cassie-Dee Vandenberg Deputy CEO Email: [email protected] Len Hobson Manager of Works Rebecca Culbertson Administration Officer Website: www.kulin.wa.gov.au Lauren Franklin Senior Finance Officer

Nicole Thompson Executive Support Officer Shire Councillors Gen Whisson SPO Taryn Scadding Community Development Jim Sullivan—Shire President Officer Barry West—Deputy President Marie Martin CRC Manager Grant Robins Annette Lewis Accounts Payable Jane Ardagh Manager of Leisure Robert O’Brien Services Mathew Ledwith Hostel Manager Haydn McInnes Tanya Dupagne Camp Kulin Manager Rodney Duckworth Brad Taylor

Emergency contacts

Kulin Police Station 9880 1205 Justices of the peace Kulin Doctors Surgery 9880 1315  M Carmody 9880 4042 Kulin Health Centre/Child Health 9880 1056 Kulin Fire Brigade 000  MT Lucchesi 9880 4050 Kondinin Doctors Surgery 9889 1753  JM McInnes 9880 1360 Kondinin Hospital 98941222 Corrigin Hospital 9063 2300  PJ Mullan 0427 831 041 Corrigin Doctors Surgery 9063 2300 Lake Grace Hospital 9890 2222  R Noble 9880 1383 Lake Grace Doctors Surgery 9865 1206

Hyden Doctors Surgery 0456 875 495  BW Sloggett 9880 9036 Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333 Narrogin Police Station 9889 1100 Western Power 13 13 51 (Emergency) Water Supply 13 13 75 Kulin Water Depot 9880 1356 Harvest Ban Info Line 9880 1511

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Community Calendar

April May

18th-21st Easter 3rd 3 Hour Strip Quilt 21st Masonic Lodge Meeting 7.15pm 5th Chair Aerobics 24th-28th Blazing Swan—Inception 7th Dr Karen Moller female GP 25th ANZAC day service 9:30 26th Kulin gala day– first game of 12th Chair Aerobics netball, hockey and football @ Kulin 13th Career Guidance Kulin CRC 28th Term 2 Starts 15th Chainsaw Operator safety training HACC Social Chat 9.30 am 16th Podiatrist in Kulin 9-5 29th Games and Activities at Kulin Slow cooker Demonstration and Memorial Hall 9.30am 30th Swim at Corrigin HACC Lunch HACC Stay Active at Kondinin Lodge 19th Masonic Lodge Meeting 7.15 pm 20th-21st Forklift Course 29th Agcare presentation 12pm

The WoolShed—Burgers and takeaways open daily 9am-8pm The Kulin Hardware Café—Coffee, cakes, sandwiches and more Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm The Kulin Hotel— Mon 4 til late, Tues & Wed 11 til late (dinner only), Thu & Fri, Sat 11 til late (lunch and dinner, pizza Friday night), Sun 11am to 10pm (lunch and dinner) Lunches12-2 & Dinners 6-8

Church Services Proofing Competition! Anglican Church We need your help to proof the Kulin Update so we 8:30AM - 2nd and 4th Sundays each have decided to run a competition to see who can find month the most spelling, grammar and general mistakes in each edition of the Kulin Update. Uniting Church Submissions must be in no later than the following 10:30AM Morning Tea, 11:00AM Ser- Thursday after each edition is printed. The winner is rd drawn on Friday and their name published in the next vice Starts - 1st and 3 Sunday each edition. The winner will receive a choice of either a month quarter page advert, $5 discount voucher for any class or course held at the CRC or a 1 hour internet Catholic Church voucher. Good luck! 6:00PM 1st Saturday each month

Last editions winner 10:30AM 2nd and 4th Sunday each *ROGAN TYLEY* month 8:00AM 3rd and 5th Sunday each month