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Chairman’s Welcome Peel Development Commission Board In this issue Mr Paul Fitzpatrick (Chairman) Dr Peter Hick Dr Sue Fyfe (Deputy Chair) 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 Agriculture & Food innovation 3

WA Regional Development Trust 21 Peel Development Commission Staff Board Q&A 37 Andrew Ward Chief Executive Offi cer E [email protected] Staff Profi le Q&A 38 David Arkwright Principal Program Offi cer, Transform Peel E [email protected] Welcome to a signifi cant Kelvin Barr Principal Offi cer, Economic and Regional Development AGRICULTURE GETTING TO E [email protected] issue of Peel Magazine. & FOOD KNOW THE Kathleen Butler Finance and Administration Offi cer The Peel Development Our Blueprint articulates key targets Paul Fitzpatrck, Assoc Prof Chris Vas, 3 INNOVATION 37 PDC E [email protected] towards Capable People of boosting Prof David Hughes and Kim Antonio Linda Cunningham Program Director, Transform Peel Commission welcomes productivity and creating pathways from DAFWA. E [email protected] the Mark McGowan to employment. Agriculture and Food CAPABLE The availability of an educated and RECIPES Brent Dunn Principal Offi cer, Economic and Regional Development Innovation is supported by a focus on PEOPLE [email protected] Labor Government and highly skilled workforce with the E innovative and sustainable agriculture 13 40 capacity and capability to fl exibly Janine Hatch Principal Offi cer, Economic and Regional Development looks forward to working and food practices, and the creation E [email protected] respond to workforce requirements with our new Minister of of a Peri-urban food zone. Simone Hutton Grants and Projects Offi cer in the future is key. While Transform E [email protected] Agriculture & Food and We recently had the opportunity Peel will act as a catalyst for private Mia Lacy Corporate Communications Co-ordinator Regional Development, to highlight our role in developing sector investment and job creation, AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 | VOL 2.4 E [email protected] agriculture with a joint breakfast with the impact on Peel’s unemployment Adrian Parker Director Economic and Regional Development the Hon Alannah the Department of Agriculture and challenge will be determined by E [email protected] peelPROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC MacTiernan, for the Food in support of the Commission’s successful workforce development. Carolina Renyut Customer Service Offi cer Transform Peel program and its The Peel Development Commission E [email protected] benefi t of the Peel region innovative Peel Food Zone. It was our has activated a Transform Peel Victor Smith Corporate Services Manager to fulfi l our role to lead pleasure to host international guest Workforce Development Strategy E [email protected] Feature Peel Development Commission and support sustainable speakers Professor David Hughes and and is engaging with employers focus: Agriculture & Food Larissa Stacy Finance and Administration Offi cer Innovation; 45 Mandurah Terrace (PO Box 543) Associate Professor Chris Vas, who and skills providers to identify and Peel Food Zone [email protected] Capable E development in regional people; Mandurah Western Australia 6210 tabled the latest food innovation and address needs gaps for the jobs of Driving economic Kristie Tonkin Principal Offi cer Industry, growth + jobs WA. International Food Experts Phone: (08) 9535 4140 Skills and Regional Capability agri-business ideas from around the the future to ensure the region has a Visit Peel Fax: (08) 9535 2119 E [email protected] world. To fi nd out more about how local appropriately skilled workforce, We will continue to Cover: L-R Assoc Prof Chris Email: [email protected] Kylie Wilson Executive Offi cer to CEO we are working with the Singapore prepared for job opportunities. Vas, Peel Development www.peel.wa.gov.au E [email protected] take a proactive role in Centre for Research Innovation Commission Chairman Paul In creating Transform Peel, we will Fitzpatrick and Prof David Productivity and Technology in the fostering innovation and reinforce the need for local content Hughes recently visited the www.facebook.com/ Publisher delivery of the Peel Food Zone, check region to raise awareness of peeldevelopmentcommission maximising the value of in contract tenders and weighting the Transform Peel program. Peel Development Commission out our feature story on Harnessing See more on page 6. Image to secure jobs for local contractors https://twitter.com/peeldc local content delivered on Food Trends and Agri-Innovation for by Daniel Wilkins. and suppliers prepared to offer Editor State Government projects Profi t on page eight. apprenticeships and traineeships for Cork and Cheese marketing + public relations in the Peel to ensure local The purpose of our Blueprint is to local jobseekers. This is a key aspect Graphic Designer businesses and job seekers identify the changes required to of what makes Transform Peel a true Disclaimer have access to opportunities transform the Peel over the next 30 game-changer. Julie Edwards | Mandurah Graphics years to accommodate the dramatic The Western Australian Government is committed to quality services to Join us in this issue as we celebrate its customers and makes every attempt to ensure accuracy, currency and here. wave of people attracted by our both the progress of our agricultural reliability of the data contained in these documents. However, changes Our publication continues to evolve, resources, environment and lifestyle. in circumstances after the time of publication may affect the quality of and food sector and the capable and this edition celebrates two key This infl ux will establish the region as this information. Confi rmation of the information may be sought from workforce of the future! originating bodies or departments providing the information. Peel Development Commission is a statutory authority pillars of our Peel Regional Investment one of the State’s biggest population established in 1993 by the Western Australian State Blueprint: Agriculture & Food centres, bringing with it exciting new Paul Fitzpatrick Government under the Regional Development Commissions vibrancy and prosperity. Act 1993. The Commission is one of nine regional Innovation and Capable People. Chairman development commissions across the State, each established Peel Development Commission and operating under the same legislation. Autumn/Winter 2017 | PEEL 1 PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT & FOOD REPORT INNOVATION

OUR GOAL TO 2050 WORDS & IMAGES | Peel Regional Investment Blueprint CEO’s Management The Peel’s agriculture and food production sectors will be enhanced through continued innovation, investment and research. Report With world food demand over the next 40 years OUR OBJECTIVES set to increase at levels • Our agriculture and food industries have adopted sustainable and innovative practices that have significantly increased the region’s management of large scale projects It has been a frenetic The Commission welcomed much faster than before, contribution to the State’s gross domestic product. such as the Transform Peel program. the announcement of $2.184 start to 2017 with the need is greater • The Peel will be recognised for its international research capability in We will shortly deliver the workforce million of Royalties for food and related sciences and as a region of choice for premium food preparation of incoming and skills analysis of the Transform than ever to address Regions funding for the Peel and agricultural business. government briefings, Peel program. Our thanks to all the sustainable food security initiation meetings for businesses who participated in the region in the 2017 Regional and food production for • The Peel is a major food and trade hub driving growth and the Regional Centres SDF Global survey identifying the Grants Scheme (RGS) and healthier outcomes at a investment in the region. future employment needs of the Peel Community Chest Fund (CCF) Development Program region. It is a priority in the program’s global scale. design and implementation and a grants. and input into the In particular, the growth drivers workforce skills analysis is the first Projects range from palliative of developing Asia are maturing submission for the step in achieving this goal. We have care planning and supporting the as its economies become more contracted SDF Global to focus on Mandurah Dolphin Research Project, Federal Productivity consumption centric. Populations in the likely employment outcomes to funding for the Murray River Commission’s Asia are demanding higher quality of Transform Peel, to engage with foreshore re-development. food produce and increased dietary Transitioning Regional stakeholders in industry, education These schemes directly help a wide protein. and training, government, support Economies. range of community and interest services and community on strategies Asia’s demand for food is forecast groups. Local governments and not- Our Regional Economic Development to ensure local jobseekers will have to outstrip supply as the arable land for-profits seeking support to create 4.0 team has commenced Peel Equine skills aligned to the future needs of footprint decreases. This presents a CAPABLE strong and vibrant communities are Strategy discussions and the industry in the Peel. huge opportunity for the agricultural PEOPLE eligible to apply for grants; and RGS submissions for the Mountain Bike sector in Australia to supply a The Peri-urban Food Industry and CCF funding supports a variety Master Plan and the Pinjarra Town constrained market. Agribusiness Development is progressing jointly of projects as diverse as sporting Centre Redevelopment. We have also is one of the top five sectors where with SCRIPT - Murdoch University's club enhancement, through to new been busy hosting a recent visit by the Australia has a comparative advantage 3.0 2.0 Singapore Centre for Research public tourism infrastructure. In total, TOURISM STRONG & Regional Development Trust and the relative to our global competitors. VISION RESILIENT March breakfast seminar for the Peel in Innovation, Productivity and 20 locally driven projects have been EXCELLENCE The Peel is a COMMUNITIES Food Zone in partnership with the Technology - who are engaged funded through the Peel CCF and 12 China’s demand for key agricultural progressive, prosperous Department of Agriculture and Food. to complete the Smart Urban projects through the RGS. commodities is expected to Farm Factories feasibility study. significantly increase through to and dynamic region Finally we look forward to working I have also spent time with other WA Concurrently site analysis, design 2050. Consumption of beef products with a culture of care. with the Mark McGowan Labor Development Commissions to identify and a development application is in is forecast to almost double, sheep Government on delivering their improvement and collaborative progress for the Peel Agri-Industry and goat meat to increase by 72% commitments to Peel in respect of opportunities through the two- Research Facility with our partner the and dairy by 74%. Similar demand recreation and tourism, training and 2.0 way exchange of information with Shire of Murray. patterns are expected to be seen education, environment, services, AGRICULTURE 3.0 lessons learnt that will certainly aid in other developing countries, both & FOOD THRIVING On the tourism front, we are infrastructure and health. By way us in future planning, operations and within Asia, and in parts of Africa and INNOVATION INDUSTRY embedding our Tourism Infrastructure of example, $4.99 million towards Latin America. These consumers are Strategy and have submitted the the development of the Peel Youth increasingly looking for reliable and business case for the Dwellingup Medical Service Health Hub will safe suppliers of agricultural produce Trails and Adventure Hub. We are provide much needed care and that afford traceability of their product partnering with the Department of support for young people in the Peel through all stages of the supply chain. Training and Workforce Development region. There also exists significant market on Peel’s Hospitality, Tourism and demand for high-end value products Personal Services Training Centre and Andrew Ward such as baby formula and gourmet a business case has been tendered Chief Executive Officer produce, with a burgeoning Asian to the Department of Regional Peel Development Commission middle class. Figure 1 Relationship between our vision, themes and focus areas. Development.

Regions and the recently released Perth and Peel @ 3.5 million) have clearly signalled the importance of retaining the environmental integrity of the peri-urban area and Peel-Harvey Catchment. With the anticipated urban expansion earmarked for the Peel, it is clearly evident that the current development path for the region needs to change. In particular: • the enhancement in eco-system services, reducing nutrient flow and strengthening of biodiversity; • maintaining the integrity of landscape values; • maximising capture and storage of alternative water sources; WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR REGIONAL NETWORKS DURING 2016 WE HAVE: • maximising opportunities for • Attracted $49.3m Royalties for Regions funding for the Transform Peel alternative energy development; program phase one • maximising opportunities for • Supported the Peel Harvey Catchment Council and Peel Harvey food production and industrial Estuary Management Committee to develop initiatives which protect ecology; and and rehabilitate the Catchment • maximising the opportunities • for location of strategic urban The demand for food provenance value that meets demands from These include: represents a huge opportunity for the domestic and export markets. This infrastructure and assets. WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR REGIONAL NETWORKS DURING Australian agricultural sector. Within will be achieved through innovative • proximity to Perth and therefore to The Agriculture and Food Innovation 2017 WE WILL: this context Western Australia is well and sustainable food production, food domestic markets and logistics to theme in the Peel Regional • Undertake a Smart Urban Farm Factories feasibility study positioned in terms of geographic processing practices, and through the export markets; Investment Blueprint identifies two location, distance, timing, and logistics development of an internationally • availability of land, areas of focus for the region that • Facilitate the development of a business case for the Peel Agri-Industry chain infrastructure. recognised ag-tech research capability. telecommunications, water and will provide the diversification that is Research Facility Our vision is that the Peel is The Peel has a number of competitive energy; required to grow the Peel economy • Continue investment into the Peel Business Park and commence strategically positioned to become advantages as it works towards and create new jobs in the agriculture implementation of physical infrastructure that will underpin the • availability of a labour force and a and food industries. Against each a globally competitive supplier of achieving its vision of a globally diversity of skills; growth of our economy with LandCorp premium food products over the recognised research capability and as focus area we identify the potential • Facilitate agreement on the details of the Food Zone and begin initial next ten to twenty years at a level a region of choice for premium food • proximity to major urban centres, investment outcomes we are seeking, planning with DAFWA of quality, quantity and nutritional production and food processing. high amenity, and access to support the strategies we are planning to services; • Undertake early phases of the Peel Integrated Water Initiative including • significant loss of food production initial testing and science development with DoW Our region is already experiencing a growing level of interest land and an increasing conflict for from domestic and foreign investors looking to invest in food industries within the Perth implement to deliver the outcomes 2. Development of the peri-urban area areas of production such as dairy, horticulture, beef, pork metropolitan area; and and the aspirational targets against for food production. which we will measure our success. and chicken. • a peri-urban area with significant A range of local initiatives which We also showcase two proposed natural characteristics, capabilities, support the objective of the projects that will assist with the There is also evidence of growing interest in food processing challenges and potential. Agriculture and Food Innovation transformation of the Peel into a as well as industrial ecology including bio-fertiliser theme are showcased in this edition Recent State Government strategic progressive, prosperous and dynamic of the Peel Magazine. production and energy from waste (e.g. biogas). This demand initiatives (including the Strategic region with a culture of care. will precipitate the need to develop appropriate support Assessment of the Perth and Peel The key focus areas for Agriculture and MORE INFORMATION infrastructure and inputs, including new sustainable sources Food Innovation theme are: For further information please of water and energy. contact the Peel Development 1. Innovative and sustainable Commission on 08 9535 4140 agriculture and food practices. or email [email protected].

Peel Food Zone Breakfast Seminar

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Mid March this year, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA), the Peel Development Commission were delighted to present guest speakers Professor David Hughes and Associate Professor Chris Vas to raise awareness of our Transform Peel program and ignite discussion and interest in the Peel Food Zone. The event highlighted the role the Commission plays in development and support of agriculture. It also identifi ed the major role DAFWA has within this sector and as our partner in the Peel Food Zone. Transform Peel's Food Zone is an opportunity to capture new export value by investing in technology MORE INFORMATION intensive horticulture farming and our For more information on the Peel Food two speakers addressed consumer- Zone visit: www.transformpeel.com driven food and drink trends that are For a copy of the presentations shaping the future today. please visit: www.peel.wa.gov.au/the- commission/peel-events

• Maximise water efficiency and major trading partners are, and what reduce nutrient run-off; the average export prices are; • Sustain agricultural activities within • Information regarding current an urbanising environment; and supply-chain (understanding the dynamics of the current processes • Have the potential to export produce from production to export/ to meet global food demand. consumption e.g. export ports, cold Urban farming is not a well-developed storage, water sources, wholesale/ sector in the Peel region (or WA more retail dynamics); and generally) and there is great benefit • Nuanced information on water, soil, in undertaking this initial research and energy options. for the Transform Peel program. Given the higher infrastructure costs Information gathered during SCRIPT’s to develop this form of agriculture stakeholder engagement will assist there is a need to identify higher the response to key questions posed value crops to ensure the longer term for this study: viability of this production system. • What technologies and alternate Working with Murdoch University farming systems will be most on this initiative presents a relevant to the Peel region? number of additional benefits • What are the varieties of crops that including the linkages to a global can be produced in urban farms? network of innovative horticultural companies through its research • What are issues that relate to pests and development (R&D) arm in and diseases, soil and water-related Singapore. This project builds on work issues that should be considered? SCRIPT has already undertaken given How can these potentially be Singapore’s interest in food security overcome? and trialling and localising the • Price factors: cost of inputs, crop WORDS | Janine Hatch, Peel Singaporean technology. Working in yield, existing market prices for Development Commission collaboration with industry partners output, global and regional prices, IMAGES | SCRIPT such as Sky Greens, Panasonic and how competitive might the export others will help translate project market for urban farm products outcomes into innovative business be given low farm labour costs models, infrastructure requirements prevalent across the Asia Pacific In the context of the Transform Peel and technologies needed to region; program, there will be more emphasis meet Transform Peel objectives. Commission on Food Security, Trade on innovative above-ground food Furthermore, having private sector • Demand and other economic and Partnerships: Towards Resilient production to address a number of involved in this research will impacts: the evolving food Regional Food Systems in Asia. Smart regional issues including nutrient flow strengthen industry networks and preference of the consumer in The PDC and the Department of in the Peel-Harvey catchment area, facilitate investment opportunities. relation to pricing affordability; Agriculture and Food WA were sustainable water management, and The project’s scope is to investigate • Supply chain opportunities within pleased to invite Chris as the guest high unemployment. In this context, the feasibility of a range of the region and into Asia for Peel as speaker at the Harnessing Food Urban Farm new approaches in agriculture are technological interventions that may a supplier of farm technology and Trends and Agri-Innovation for Profit required in the Peel. potentially be introduced to the produce; and Breakfast Event held at Mandurah Pursuing investment in new Peel, with the aim of developing a Quay Resort in March. While in the • Infrastructure requirements (e.g. Factories forms of urban farming (including pilot project business case for scaling Peel, the PDC joined Dr Vas in a land tenure, transport, logistics, potential vertical farms, aquaponics, up farming solutions for both the number of stakeholder meetings with value-add processing). hydroponics, closed loop etc.) in the local and export markets. As well as local government, State Government The Peel Development Commission (PDC) is region will: undertaking stakeholder engagement Associate Professor Dr Christopher and the existing growers and food in Singapore, the SCRIPT team is Vas is the project lead from SCRIPT. producers in the region. The feasibility engaging Murdoch University through their • Stimulate investment in innovative visiting Perth and Peel a number of Chris joins Murdoch University from study is expected to be finalised mid- agri-industry production techniques Singapore Centre for Research in Innovation, times throughout the project to: the Australian National University. He 2017. that insulate food production from is the Director of Murdoch University’s Productivity and Technology (SCRIPT) to undertake the natural environment providing • Verify the accuracy of data/ first offshore R&D centre SCRIPT and MORE INFORMATION biosecurity safeguards, greater information on WA food exports (e.g. a feasibility study for new forms of urban farming to was Commissioner and Executive Please contact the Peel Development intensity, efficiency and increased volume, value, type of food), who the Director of the Second Murdoch Commission on 08 9535 4140 grow the horticulture industry in the Peel region. yield; or email [email protected]

Nicola and Shane Kelliher with their children John, David, Lucille Our region. & Annabelle Our People.

healthiest and best cared for cattle in fertilisers that are applied to fodder WORDS | David Arkwright, Peel Australia. crops and pastures to produce the Development Commission and Nicola Kelliher Wandering Clover Feed Beef Mr Kelliher said the family welcomed most nutritious feed for the cattle. In the last decade, this program has IMAGE | Farm Weekly the chance to be a part of Transform improved the pH level of the soil with Peel, “We see this as not only an Following the success of the 2014 and opportunity to grow our business, but a minimum of nutrient input, while The Department of The Kelliher family are at the same time almost eliminating 2015 campaigns, Buy West Eat Best to promote quality food produced Agriculture & Food’s Buy will be extending the search beyond part of a growing trend of in the Peel region. I have worked excesses phosphorus and nitrogen in the soil profi le. West Eat Best program amateur cooks for 2017 and will be farmers who brand their with cattle all my life and we are seeking to fi nd WA’s best Celebrity passionate about the WA beef Mrs Kelliher said that some people do is once again on a state- Signature Dish. own products to give industry,” he said. not realise how fortunate they were wide hunt for this year’s Buy West Eat Best and WA Day have consumers a stronger The cattle processed under their to have Western Australia recognised WA’s Signature Dish and internationally as a source of clean partnered to promote and launch the connection to where Wandering Clover Fed™ Beef brand the Mandurah and Peel event which will be held as a feature are accredited with the national and green food. “This is something we and how their food is should promote and try to enhance event during the WA Day Festival Pasturefed Cattle Assurance System Tourism Organisation weekend on Sunday June 4th 2017. produced. Nicola and (PCAS). The cattle are free of as much as we possibly can. We see (MAPTO) have chosen Shane Kelliher are one of hormonal growth promotants, free of that Transform Peel could be the Four of WA’s leading media, lifestyle catalyst to encourage investment to sponsor the event as these passionate farming antibiotics and, of course, are fed on and sporting personalities have been lush delicious clover. in processing and packaging one of the campaign's chosen to compete in the cook-off families dedicated to infrastructure in the region that four regional partners which will be held on the main stage feeding WA households, The cattle are bred to have a will support small businesses, like at Elizabeth Quay to determine the calm nature and are always ours, thus enabling us to export our representing the Peel winner of WA’s Celebrity Signature who are selling their beef premium products to the world." Dish for 2017. handled with minimal stress region to showcase their direct to the customer “We believe Transform Peel will lead to ensure tasty beef. #VisitPeel brand and Buy West Eat Best enables Western under the Wandering the way in showcasing WA food to the capitalise on the media Australian shoppers to clearly identify Clover Fed™ Beef brand. The Kellihers adopt a science-based world – and we are very excited to a food products which have been approach to agriculture with a focus part of it.” exposure and coverage grown, farmed and fi shed in Western The Kellihers and their four children on environmental and economic the contest receives. Australia. It will be exciting to see the live on the family farm in Wandering, sustainability. They incorporate a MORE INFORMATION Peel’s world class produce featured and farm additional properties in regular program of soil testing, leaf For more information visit in the region's sponsored dish and the Peel region. They are proud to tissue testing, and fodder quality www.facebook.com/ WORDS | Melissa Worthington, Cork cooked on stage in front of an MORE INFORMATION promote their farming enterprise testing. This data helps inform the WanderingCloverFedBeef or email and Cheese estimated audience of 20,000 people. as home to some of the happiest, make-up of custom blended liquid [email protected] IMAGE | Buy West Eat Best and MAPTO For more information visit www.buywesteatbest.org.au

As outlined in the Peel Regional Investment Blueprint the Peel is expected to be one of the most populated regions outside of Perth by 2050 with a Kikuyu projected population of 444,000.

To support a population of this size, OUR GOAL TO 2050 Improvement the Peel needs to build an economy WORDS | Anthony Lloyd, C.Y. O’Connor that incorporates many industries, The Peel’s workforce will be highly skilled and adaptable to ERADE Village Foundation Inc. adopts an innovative approach to structural and technological change to support an economy IMAGE | C.Y. O’Connor ERADE Village business, and has a highly skilled that is strong, diverse and high performing Project Foundation Inc. and high performing workforce. The Capable People theme of the Blueprint sets goals, objectives and Unfortunately, the limited amount under uniform conditions to identify OUR OBJECTIVES While most people find of selection and breeding of Kikuyu those strains which have superior strategies to ensure that we have Kikuyu Grass in their Grass since it was introduced into nutritive value. people with the knowledge, skills and • Human capital will be developed to ensure the region can grow and Australia nearly 100 years ago has capability to take up the opportunities prosper. gardens a considerable Separate screening will take place presented by a growing and been focussed on the east coast of to identify those strains which are • Peel people will be more advanced skilled and experienced nuisance, it is a very Australia where the soils and climate diversifying local economy. superior in sending their roots deep in • Increased access to regionally based vocational training and higher are very different to the soil conditions The following provides an overview of important pasture plant the soil to access water at depth and education in the Peel region and prevalent in the Peel. strip nutrients from the groundwater. actions undertaken by a number of stakeholders in the Peel during 2016 • Young people have access to education and training pathways that across Australia. An economic analysis of Those strains which show superior in progression of these goals and an lead to employment screening results will be grown out in All the characteristics that make it so livestock production in outline of priority actions for 2017. field plots for further testing. difficult to control in a garden setting the Peel suggests that the – vigorous growth, hardiness and the availability of an improved The C Y O’Connor Foundation ability to send its roots and runners has partnered with the CSIRO to DURING 2016 WE HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES INCLUDING: deep into the soil – are exactly the strain of Kikuyu Grass suited undertake the nutritional assays of • Hosting an Employment Forum with Senator Michaela Cash which resulted in funding to hold a Peel Jobs Fair in characteristics that make it valuable in to the climate and soils Kikuyu grass samples. The work June 2016 an agricultural setting. of the region could have a will help calibrate Near Infra-Red Spectrometry (NIRS) analysis for • Progression of priority actions from the Peel Workforce Development Plan Many farmers in the Peel value Kikuyu direct economic impact of up Kikuyu Grass, ultimately improving Grass highly for its ability to access • Assessed the feasibility of the establishment of a Peel Hospitality and Personal Services Industry Training Centre to $10 million per annum. the accuracy of this relatively cheap subsurface water during the dry and developed a funding proposal for a state of the art training centre at the Peel Education Campus method of analysing the nutritive summer months and its hardiness At the suggestion of local farmers value of pastures. Access to accurate • Established a Peel Employment Support Network in withstanding high temperatures, the C Y O’Connor Foundation, a not- NIRS analysis will be a benefit for providing green feed for livestock for-profit research institution now farmers and future researchers alike. during those periods. based in the region, has commenced 1.0 a Kikuyu Improvement Project With the aid of the Peel Regional THRIVING Kikuyu Grass also has some to identify and potentially breed Grants Scheme funding, the C Y INDUSTRY potential environmental benefits. DURING 2017 WE WILL WORK strains of Kikuyu Grass with superior O’Connor Foundation aims to achieve The subsurface water that flows into TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE nutritional value, suited to our deep the following project outcomes: FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: waterways often carries nutrients sandy soils and hot dry summers. which compromises the health of Through the Peel Development • More sustainable and economically • Facilitate the development 5.0 2.0 our estuary and catchment area. The Commission, the Peel Regional Grants viable beef and dairy farms in the of a Peel science network STRONG & VISION AGRICULTURE ability of Kikuyu to send its roots deep Peel. RESILIENT & FOOD Scheme will contribute $105,000 INNOVATION into the soil means that nutrients • Review current young COMMUNITIES The Peel is a Royalties for Regions funds to the • Reduced nutrient pollution of otherwise destined to cause problems leaders programs progressive, prosperous Project for 2017-18. wetlands and waterways. for our waterways are stripped out • Investigate the feasibility of and dynamic region Work has begun to collect Kikuyu and diverted to consumption by • The capacity for researchers and a secondary school with a culture of care. samples across the Peel and from livestock. collaborating farmers to quickly mentoring program other regions in the State. The first and economically measure Kikuyu Nevertheless, Kikuyu has some step will be to analyse the DNA pasture quality parameters. • Undertake a Transform Peel shortcomings; the most important of each of the samples using a Workforce Skills Analysis 4.0 being that it is not as digestible as technique developed by the C Y • Upskilling of Peel workforce in CAPABLE 3.0 • Undertake research into the PEOPLE TOURISM some other pastures. Dairy cows in O’Connor Foundation. Strains which laboratory skills. development of a Regional EXCELLENCE particular still require a good deal are genetically distinct and not simply Community Leadership Figure 1 of supplemental feeding while on duplicates will be identified for further MORE INFORMATION Strategy Relationship Kikuyu summer pastures. screening. Then the separate strains For further information please email between our vision, will be grown out in greenhouses [email protected]. themes and focus areas.

The network met every second month flourished within a great job, with during 2016 and have identified a fantastic employers who appreciate number of skills gaps in their clients his work and continue to support him seeking employment including: to grow further. When Michael first came to Forrest Personnel barriers • Digital literacy, literacy and numeracy to his employment were discussed • Soft skills, including customer service as well as an analysis of his current skills skills. In doing this they were able to ascertain his interests and research • Hospitality (lack of qualifications and possible opportunities through a ‘job experience, and a particular shortage fit’ process that matches interest, of bakers) capacities and takes into account any • Mental health and confidence barriers and limitations. issues are two of the biggest barriers After exploring a number of options for people securing employment going through the various roles that particularly for youth and women re- Michael showed an interest in and entering the workforce. completing unpaid work experience The network has also noted that Forest Personnel found the right ‘fit’. there are a lot of skilled workers Michael had an interest in gardening seeking employment but with no and this matched well with his employment opportunities in this capacities and also took into account region that fit their skills profile. his employment barriers. Michael was Members of the network facilitate introduced to the employer in a meet successful outcomes for clients every and greet session to have the initial day with some provided below. ‘ice breaker’ interview, and enquired Employment about a work skills trial to see if Michael has continued to grow in his Job Placement Success gardening was in fact a direction that gardening role and is doing so well Forrest Personnel are a specialist Michael had the skills to work in, and that he now has some supervision employment agency that works to to build on. responsibility. The Garden Fixer, Gillian help job seekers with illness, injury or Michael was placed with The and Maurice have also provided Support Network ability barriers find sustainable work. training for Michael in obtaining a Garden Fixer for a skills and capacity They understand that looking for work assessment back on 23/4/15, which pesticide licence and will be providing can be challenging and it is their job was a very successful job match. further training for his chainsaw The Peel Employment Support Services Network to help participants through working WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel Gillian and Maurice, of The Garden licence. in partnership and supporting them first convened in June 2015 and is now established Development Commission Fixer, took no time at all in talking to to achieve their job goals. Michael stated “he enjoys working as a formal network which reports on a twice yearly IMAGES | Peel Employment Support Michael about employment. Michael with Maurice and Gillian as employers Network Working is not only about began working with the Garden Fixer and is also really enjoying the fact that basis to the Peel Workforce Development Alliance that same week and began as a part financial benefits, but also he has been able to afford upgrading to provide an update of on the ground workforce time employee. his car a couple of times, and also buy about making new friends, development issues. It was a pleasure to call in on Michael other luxuries like his Kayak”. learning new skills and periodically to see how well he was The purpose of the Network is 4. Discussing and researching service giving people an overall doing, check on any problems he may to facilitate cooperation and solutions for particular high risk sense of purpose. be having and staff also really enjoyed collaboration of service providers to cohorts; the opportunity for regular contact ensure efficiency to job seekers and with Gillian and Maurice, the owners 5. Sharing of ideas and innovating to Forest Personnel are celebrating employers in the Peel. of Garden Fixer create service solutions; and 30 years of service to the local This is achieved by: community this year and have helped 6. Providing advice to the Peel thousands of people with disabilities 1. Sharing information about services; Workforce Development find sustainable employment, it is Alliance on: 2. Identifying regional servicing gaps; what they are passionate about. The • workforce trends; and following provides an example of how 3. Identifying good practice models for their service can positively affect the service provision; • initiatives to improve the capacity lives of participants. and capability of Peel residents to meet workforce requirements. Michael is a young man who was very shy and withdrawn and now has

Successful Pathways past decade the ASBT program has Group Training field officers mentor 3. Did completing your ASBT being crucial in improving aboriginal all trainees and proactively engage help prepare you for full time SMYL Community Services has an student/school retention levels. with school coordinators, extended employment? established track record in assisting Characteristically Aboriginal students family support networks and with West Australian communities, through in 2017 now commonly aspire the trainees host employer and Doing my school traineeship over two the provision of education, training towards higher education, further supervisors to ensure that each trainee years really helped to lead me into my and transition to employment training or an employment pathway is able to maximise their experiences apprenticeship. I definitely would not services. Literacy and numeracy and increasingly these life goals are in the workplace. Transition from have gotten this far without it. training and supports services are strongly encouraged and supported school to employment is often made also embedded within many SMYL by the trainees extended family. significantly easier when an Aboriginal 4. What goals have you set for programs. School Based Traineeship has been yourself to achieve this year? SMYL typically works with schools completed during a young Aboriginal Annually year 11 - 12 high school in the Peel to identify eligible I want to buy myself some tools, get person's final years of high school. students in the Peel embark on students and match them with host to work as early as I can, I just want to their career pathways through the employer businesses, from across a Jedda Salmon and Connor Wright complete my first year and get into SMYL - Aboriginal School Based broad spectrum of industries. SMYL's are two students from Pinjarra Senior my second year – I really want to be a Traineeship (ASBT) program. Over the High School who have had successful carpenter, an indigenous carpenter. pathways out of high school through Below: Jedda Salmon is undertaking study at South Metropolitan TAFE. the support provided by SYML. Connor commenced an ASBT in year 11, 2015 and successfully completed this graduating year 12 in 2016. Connor is now an apprentice at DIY Bali Huts. Jedda did not do a school based traineeship but graduated year 12 “Connor is by far the best successfully and has been mentored apprentice we’ve had, Connor by Peel Aboriginal Workforce worked with us for 18 months Development Centre to undertake while he was still at school doing study in nursing at South Metropolitan a traineeship with the SMYL TAFE. Both students were recently Group – he was always respectful, interviewed to share their experiences did not muck around and he was with the Peel Magazine readers. keen to learn. I guess he was a consistent performer throughout Jedda Salmon – South Metro the 18 months, that’s why we TAFE offered him an apprenticeship. Connor was a little bit shy when 1. What inspired you to take he first came to us 2 years ago up Nursing? 3. Has SMYL – Aboriginal Workforce Above: Connor Wright undertook an but has now really grown in Aboriginal School Based Traineeship while confidence. Watching my granddad, who has Development Centre (Ash) been helpful to you, if so why? completing his year 12 studies at Pinjarra been diagnosed with Dementia and Senior High School. We currently have 8 school based Alzheimers and who has deteriorated I’ve seen Ash a lot times actually. He’s trainees and Connor is a terrific over the past ten years, I thought helped me a lot; to find out about role model to our current batch I’d like to help someone else’s courses to study, to fill in applications Connor Wright – DIY Bali Huts of school based trainees, we’re grandparents or make someone and Ash also helped me to get a very proud of Connor”. 1. What inspired you to take up an else comfortable in the last stages of scholarship. Quote from the DIY Bali Huts office apprenticeship in carpentry? their life. Also a midwife at Murdoch Manager University, Karen Neilson, has really 4. What goals have you set for When I was in year 8 I was looking influenced me as well. yourself to achieve this year? at careers and could not find any By the end of this year I hope to indigenous carpenters, so I decided to 2. How have you found your complete my Certificate IV in Aged become a carpenter. transition from school to and Dementia Care Worker, also to further training? start off my Uni course and to come 2. How have you found your I found the transition easy although out of it as an RN – Registered Nurse. transition from school to an I do find TAFE more supportive and I want to get into the industry as a apprenticeship? I also enjoy the hands on approach, Registered Nurse - I have thought I found it pretty tough to begin with They really help you to understand about Palliative Care or Midwifery but working five days per week but it’s what you're learning and doing. for the moment I just want to be an been good and has helped me to RN. become an adult.

“The Peel Yalgorup System is an WORDS | Thelma Crook, integral part of the East-Asian Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Australasian Flyway. Global data IMAGES | Peel-Harvey suggests Shorebirds using this Catchment Council Flyway are under threat from habitat damage and are being impacted by urban development and associated Shorebirds across the recreational activities. The Count Ramsar listed Peel- provides important data to help Yalgorup System decision making.” Mr Gulliver said. (Internationally Shorebirds arrive each Spring from Siberia, China, Japan and Korea. recognised as Ramsar The Peel-Yalgorup System supports Site 482) have been tens of thousands of waterbirds and counted and assessed, provides important habitat for globally signifi cant populations of several as part of the annual species. Shorebird 2020 “Count”, PHCC CEO Jane O’Malley said the organised by the Peel- Count is part of the Peel-Yalgorup Harvey Catchment System Management Plan, with preparations beginning well in Council (PHCC) in advance. partnership with Birdlife Peel branch. “Our process commences three months before The Count spanned 26,000 hectares the Count. Some of our of the Peel-Yalgorup system, and It is important that we conserve the involved 17 teams and 66 volunteers volunteers have been environment that supports the birds. from the local community. Birdlife involved with the Count for The PHCC has welcomed the $20 million Regional Estuaries Initiative, WA, Birdlife WA Peel branch, PHCC, over 20 years. We organise Murdoch University, the WA Museum, funded by Royalties for Regions, to and the Department of Parks and identifi cation workshops, improve estuary health across the Wildlife all contributed to a successful which for 9 years have been South West, including the Peel-Harvey Count. delivered by Bill Rutherford Estuary. The key local project on the Serpentine River will reduce nutrients PHCC Chairman Andy Gulliver said of Ornithological Technical loads feeding into the estuary. our Peel-Yalgorup system represents Services and play an The $1.9 million project will run for one of 150 sites in the Count across important role in getting the the nation, and provides vital data four years across a 180-hectare site. regarding population trends of Count right,” Ms O’Malley Similar works could be replicated shorebirds in Australia. said. in other sub-catchments with high nutrient loads. “The PHCC has been involved with PHCC collate the data for Birdlife the Count for the past 9 years and we Australia, helping to inform national “There is nothing more powerful than Global Visitors fl ock work with Birdlife WA Peel Branch to population trends and assisting with when partners unite towards a shared run identifi cation workshops to ensure understanding population changes vision,” Mr Gulliver said. “Our Count is our volunteers are well trained to carry locally and across the nation. one of the largest and longest-running out the Count.” in the country. Our community can be proud of what we have done.” to Participation in the Count was made Peel-Harvey possible with funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.

MORE INFORMATION For more information about the Waterways Shorebird 2020 Count or REI project visit www.peel-harvey.org.au PHCC’s Kim Wilson at Lake Preston

Tim Shanahan with Grant Flanegan at the Forest Heritage Centre Among the numerous elements of the environmental program, perhaps WORDS | Mia Lacy, Peel Development the biggest project so far has been Commission the Pathway to Nature project which IMAGES | Peel Development has set about preserving the two Commission hectares of native vegetation which sits on the northern boundary of the school. Identifi ed as a very rare marri-kingia North Dandalup woodland, this area's protection is critical when set against the fact that only 83 hectares of this type of woodland are known to exist. Primary School With the support of Landcare, Men of the Trees and other partners, the As Principal Marie Auvache says, school and children have developed WORDS | David Arkwright, Peel “Today’s world is changing fast and a walk trail through the woodland, Development Commission young people face many challenges. signposted the entry and exit points, IMAGES | North Dandalup Primary Our school ethos is to engender a identifi ed 42 native plant species, School strong community spirit both in and built nesting boxes for Red Tailed the school and in the community. Black Cockatoos. Our school program is focused on The North Dandalup The North Dandalup Primary School ensuring that our children respect plays an important role in the Peel WA Regional Primary School is fi nding the rights of others, the right to have region's fl agship Transform Peel new and innovative ways others respect them, and a desire to program – building community contribute to the wellbeing of others. members and future leaders with to instil a positive and We achieve this through combining a clear vision for a prosperous and Development Trust practical environmental our academic curriculum with a set sustainable future. of environmental and other programs Those of us that live and work in the Peel notice the progress and growth we are message in tomorrow’s that give our young people a strong MORE INFORMATION experiencing on a daily basis. However, for members of the Western Australian leaders. respect for the natural world and For further information contact North the belief that they can make a Regional Development Trust, a recent visit and tour of the region proved Dandalup Primary School on Nestled at the base of the Darling difference.” invaluable. The Peel Development Commission hosted the Trust, which is the Escarpment, just outside the village (08) 9530 1202 or visit www.northdandalupps.wa.edu.au of North Dandalup and alongside The school has won numerous awards advisory body providing independent advice and recommendations on the the Southwest Highway, is the North in recent years for its approach operations of Royalties for Regions Fund, to a review of Dandalup Primary school. to schooling, and for the specifi c current projects and preview of some of the projects in WORDS | Mia Lacy environmental program activities IMAGES | Peel Development that it has developed, which include the pipeline for Peel. Commission keeping chickens, maintaining a worm farm, cultivating a vegetable Commission Chairman Paul Trust Chairman Tim Shanahan told Tim Shanahan noted the sense of the and herb garden, managing a Fitzpatrick facilitated a morning the Commission the highlight of the Peel as a region - and not part of the small orchard, growing seedlings, briefi ng for the Trust at the Mandurah visit was meeting people with such metro area - was one of the strong composting and recycling waste, offi ces before the members departed motivation and commitment. messages that came through to the a butterfl y garden, an aquaponics on a coach tour into the hinterland. Trust on their visit. “The Trust is the custodian for the facility, and many others. “It was an exceptional opportunity to Royalties for Regions program and “That Peel is a regional area was the brief the Trust on the features and The school's environmental must provide advice to the Minister. preference of the people was a strong benefi ts of the projects underway and coordinator, Denise Honeybone, In fulfi lling that role, it is essential that point of many of our interactions. then tour the region to show them Founded in 1900, the school has describes the program as “a great we have a State-wide view of how the Preserving that sense of cohesiveness the progress being achieved. We had over the past decade worked hard supplement to the curriculum, program is being invested and a fi rst- in the region is going to be one of the support from our project partners and to build its profi le as a School for building such positivity in the hand understanding of the aspirations key challenges for the Peel into the suppliers throughout the afternoon’s Environmental Consciousness. So children, giving them pride in the of the regions. Visiting the Peel and future.” itinerary, and we cannot thank them successful has this been that the school and an understanding of how meeting the people committed to enough for the preparation they put He said the regional tour provided a school now has 128 students from our natural world works.” improving the opportunities within into detailing and updating the Trust great insight into the diversity of the Kindergarten through to Year Six. the region is very fulfi lling - and is the members during their itinerary,” he region and the opportunities available best way of achieving both objectives,” said. to Peel. he said.

20 PEEL | Autumn/Winter 2017 Autumn/Winter 2017 | PEEL 21 PEEL Development Commission PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC PeelPEEL Development Community Commission Chest Fund Successful Applications PROGRESSIVE | PROSPEROUS | DYNAMIC CAPABLE CAPABLE PEOPLE RecipientPEOPLE Name Project Amount (ex GST) John Tonkin College P & C IZRA - School to Career Transitional Event $7,000 Entrepreneurial Program Development and City of Mandurah $36,524 Implementation for Unemployed Youth “The sense of the Boddington Community Resource Centre Inc Boddington Community Website $32,410 Peel as a region - and Boddington Golf Club Sand Greens Upgrade $18,150 not part of the metro area - was one of the Coolup Progress Association Don Sparks Reserve Upgrade $7,000 strong messages that Dwellingup Community Compact Incorporated Town Bike Rack Project $5,546 Hotham-Williams Economic Development Alliance Inc came through to the Marradong Country Self-Drive Trail $15,000 Trust on the visit.” (HWEDA) Tim Shanahan. Landcare SJ (on behalf of the Peel-Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) and Serpentine Jarrahdale Men's Shed Invasive Cotton Bush in the Peel-Harvey Region $5,472 (SJMS)) Mandurah and Peel Tourism Organisation (MAPTO) Peel Region Events Support Facilitation $40,000 Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club (MOFSC) Facility Upgrade Boats $40,000 “The involvement of Murdoch University here and the aspiration for Mandurah Performing Arts Mandjar Jazz $15,672 a knowledge council were impressive,” Mandurah Retirement Village - Coolibah Total Caring Tickner Reserve Upgrade $40,000 said Mr Shanahan. “Our visit illustrated Engaging the Peel community in Advance Care there is great opportunity in the Palliative Care WA (PCWA) $28,000 Planning Peel, as well as some substantial Purpose built storage facility for Sir Ross McLarty challenges. Planning for jobs growth Pinjarra Football and Netball Club Inc $7,666 to match the population growth is Pavilion one such key challenge and the vision Pinjarra Harness Racing Club Disabled Access Ramp & Extension to Viewing Area $40,000 of Transform Peel to create 33,000 Generator for Power During Bushfire Emergencies jobs in the regions is both impressive Quambie Park Waroona Inc. $25,000 and Power Failure and clearly necessary. Implementing the plan, providing the infrastructure Shire of Boddington Stage 1 Boddington Weir Pool Rehabilitation $30,000 and programs to support that growth Shire of Murray Pinjarra Public Wi-Fi Project $42,854 is critical. We were particularly impressed with the thinking of Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Byford Skate Park Stage 1b $50,000 the Peel leaders and seeing how Members of the Western Australian Regional Woodturning Association of WA Mandurah Group Shed Extension $13,706 many of their current initiatives are Development Trust at the Forest Heritage Centre. underpinning that growth.” Peel Regional Grants Scheme Successful Applications Murdoch University, C-Wise, MZI opportunities and improve the Recipient Name Project Amount Resources, City of Mandurah, Shire Peel’s Royalties for quality of life in the regions, with of Murray, Peel-Harvey Catchment Development of Lifesaving Services for the City of Regions list grows grants from $50,001 to $300,000, Port Bouvard Surf Life Saving Club $300,000 Council and the Forest Heritage with CCF supporting smaller Mandurah Centre all participated in the regional in 2017 local projects with grants of up to STEM Equipment for Schools - Pathways to Careers tour. At the conclusion of the $50,000. Murdoch University $64,044 hinterland visit, Trust members joined In February, $2.184 (Byford and Halls Head College) Peel Development Commission regional stakeholders for a networking million of Royalties for Australasian Police and Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick function on board Mandurah Cruises Regions funding for Western Australia Police Sport Federation (WAPSF) Emergency Services Games $50,000 and enjoyed a specially created highlighted the impact these grants 2018 (APES Games 2018) ‘Locavore’ menu designed and the Peel region was have on regional communities in prepared by Stage Door Waterfront announced via the 2017 funding their priority projects. Murdoch University Mandurah Dolphin Research Project $56,500 Restaurant. The word means local- “These schemes directly help a Mandurah Mustangs Football Club Inc Mandurah Mustangs Community Facility $125,000 eater, and everything on the menu Regional Grants Scheme wide range of community and Renovations, Extensions & Additions to Preston was sourced as close as possible to (RGS) and Community Shire of Waroona $225,000 interest groups. Local governments Beach Community Centre showcase the regional Peel produce Chest Fund (CCF) grants. and not-for-profits seeking support available. to create strong and vibrant Shire of Murray Murray River Foreshore Redevelopment - Stage 1 $275,000 Projects selected ranged from The Commission invited Peel advocate communities were eligible to palliative care planning and Shire of Murray Peel Regional Trails Co-ordinator $90,000 and former Australian of the Year, Lyn apply for funding. RGS and CCF supporting the Mandurah Dolphin Beazley AO, to deliver a final address funding supports a variety of Mandurah and Peel Tourism Organisation (MAPTO) Peel Region Digital Asset Library $48,900 Research Project to funding for to the Trust. Ms Beazley’s passion projects as diverse as sporting club the Murray River foreshore re- National Trust Jarrahdale Mill Manager House $215,000 about the Peel was evident to all, and enhancement through to new development. she encapsulated the potential and public tourism infrastructure,” Mr Mandurah Country Club Building Refurbishment $130,000 capacity of the people and assets RGS is aimed at projects to help Fitzpatrick said. C Y O'Connor ERADE Village Foundation Kikuyu Improvement Project $105,000 of the Peel superbly in her closing attract investment, increase job speech. MORE INFORMATION visit the Peel Development Commission's website www.peel.wa.gov.au

With over 100 employees, 42 residential WORDS | Nicole Gibbs, Quambie Park aged care residents, 40 Home Care IMAGES | Quambie Park Package clients and 60 Independent Living Unit residents, Quambie Park’s footprint in the Shire of Waroona is Senior Australians in large and the organisation’s reach is Waroona are celebrating expansive. The Honourable Colin Holt MLC the support of the announced a $1,845,000 grant to Peel Development Quambie Park to construct the Commission and the Waroona Housing Options Village, an affordable accommodation model for generosity of the State the aged and disabled. Government, with the Once complete, the Village will announcement of three comprise of nine disability-modified generous Royalties for accommodation units and one central Community Hub building to centralise Regions grants. health, home and social services. Funding Quambie Park’s three projects supports the State Government's Quambie Park Aged Care Services A Royalties for Regions grant of long-term commitment to developing has successfully secured Royalties for $154,237 has also been secured Western Australia's regional areas into Regions funds in recognition of the by Quambie Park to co-fund the vibrant regions with strong economies. organisation’s pivotal contribution establishment of the Social Inclusion to the social and economic fabric of Centre for the Aged. The project outcomes include: Waroona. Located centrally in Waroona (within Health: Enabling aged people to Quambie Park’s residential aged care remain living in their accommodation facility) the Centre will be a communal of choice with high-level health and social, entertainment and dining area social support services will reduce purpose-built to meet the needs of accidents, mental and physical health construction phase. In addition, the decline (stemming a decline in social aged people and their families and deterioration and instance of infections retention of aged residents who would connection, employment, operating friends. and other diseases. The availability of otherwise leave the area will create a businesses, output and population). Did you know? residential aged care and hospital beds demand for a larger workforce. The third Royalties for Regions grant Service Access: Centralising services Quambie Park is one of the in the region will increase. Housing: Aged people with limited for aged people in the Community Hub of $25,000 has been provided to assist largest employers in the means will be provided with affordable (which will be located in the Village) with the purchase of a generator. The Employment: With over 100 Shire of Waroona with over generator will ensure continuity of employees, Quambie Park is one of housing options. A percentage of will improve access to health and 100 employees working power during: the largest employers in the Shire of accommodation units will be allocated support services and reduce the need Waroona. to ATI people and people with for residents to use or be dependent on across a wide variety of roles • Medical emergencies; disabilities. public transport. to service the organisation’s The Royalties for Regions projects will residents. • Bushfires; and further increase local employment, Population Retention: The number of aged people (and their MORE INFORMATION • Waroona’s frequent and regular creating 27 jobs during the families) leaving town due to a lack power outages. construction phase and four post- For further information visit of affordable accommodation will www.quambiepark.com.au

WORDS | Natasa Perovec, City of Mandurah City of Mandurah Entrepreneurial Capacity IMAGE | City of Mandurah - Teach participants entrepreneurial skills through the process of product Building programs development (T-shirts); - Deliver an innovative pilot program by ‘learning by doing’ methodology; STEM Equipment for - Develop a business model which could be replicated and shared for future programs. The nine-week intensive program will be delivered using the ‘learning High Schools WORDS | Michelle Di Lello, by doing’ methodology, where participants will learn: Murdoch University IMAGE | Murdoch University • How to understand consumer trends Murdoch University has been awarded $64,000 and market opportunities; in project funding by the Peel Development • How to create a marketing plan to Commission to provide the latest equipment for attract customers; This project will track the number secondary school pupils interested in science and of students choosing STEM related • Business fi nance and effective sales technology. electives in lower school and STEM models; related subjects in Years 11 and 12, • Product development cycles; The grant will fund a project which technology challenges throughout the as well as measure participation in aims to increase the Science, State. National Science Week activities for are free of charge for participants, • Effective brand building; Technology, Engineering and students in each school. Building entrepreneurial “There is a real need for STEM skilled custom made and address the needs Mathematics (STEM) capacity of staff • How to add social value to products. students and graduates for our future “According to Deloitte Access capacity and human of targeted groups. More than 40 full and students at Byford Secondary workforce in the Peel region. They Technologies, 2015, the contribution of time jobs have been created by the The project has three distinct phases. College and Halls Head College. capital is fundamental to will support and gain employment digital technologies to the Australian program, and the resultant economic economic development. 1. Training of unemployed young “The region needs many more students and jobs in areas such as the “Food economy was $79 billion in 2013 - impact on Mandurah economy is people and testing the pilot studying STEM subjects in years 11 and and Innovation” - focus areas we are 2014, compared to $50 billion in 2011 A vibrant entrepreneurial estimated at $4.3 million. entrepreneurial program; 12,” said Murdoch University Provost developing in the Peel region and and is expected to continue growing environment can Professor Andrew Taggart. the cornerstones of the 2050 Peel in a globally connected digital world,” Developing, growing and supporting 2. Development of a business model the local economy and tackling Regional Blueprint,” Peel Development added Professor Taggart. signifi cantly contribute which could be replicated and Funding will equip future students with unemployment is a high priority for Commission Chief Executive Offi cer to a region’s shared for future programs; the skills required to fuel the regions “STEM innovations are dramatically the City of Mandurah. The City was Andrew Ward said. STEM-driven economic growth. changing industries and occupations innovation, growth and one of the fi rst local governments 3. Product Development and selling “It will provide tangible, specifi c, across the economy, including the Peel in Australia to offer a job creation T-shirts created during the program. The Peel Development Commission employment. measureable, achievable, realistic, and region.” program specifi cally for people who funding will pay for equipment such as In this new entrepreneurial program, a timely support base for interested The City of Mandurah commenced are unemployed, via its Entrepreneurial 3D printers, virtual reality goggles and “By improving data literacy and STEM participants will be exposed to a new and aspirational students as well as for its Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Capacity Building programs. robotics items. related skills in our high schools, we form of ‘design-entrepreneurship’ the academic university bound STEM programs in 2014. Since then, more are effectively improving higher order In May 2017, the City will be which puts more emphasis on ‘ideas’ “The equipment will enhance STEM students.” than 430 Mandurah residents have thinking skills through analysis and commencing a new Entrepreneurial and ‘making’ to create a brand and teaching in the schools, capturing participated in series of highly popular Murdoch University has a strong STEM evaluation and ability for students of Product Development Program then launch its products – T-shirts. the imagination of the students eight-week programs, helping local engagement and University Outreach the Peel to pathway into the STEM for Unemployed Youth, ‘Shirt with and inspiring their interest in STEM people to create and sustain their own The program has received a grant from program and lecturers will support the related careers,” he said. . Attitude™’. This program follows on subjects,” said Professor Taggart. jobs by harnessing their skills, talents the Royalties for Regions Community development of teachers and students. from the highly successful ‘Be Your and passions. Chest Fund 2017 round. Fundamentally, this equipment will Own Boss’ program run in 2016. The University also has a strong track offer application of knowledge and MORE INFORMATION The successful programs include record of STEM support in other Peel The aim of the program is to: MORE INFORMATION theory presented. Mumpreneur, Artpreneur, Migrant schools, including Coodanup College, Michelle Di Lello, Development Offi cer For further information visit Offi ce of Advancement, Murdoch Women’s Program and Power Up - Engage unemployed people aged Robotics equipment will be of John Tonkin College and Serpentine and Be Your Own Boss (targeted to www.mandurah.wa.gov.au University. Phone (08) 9360 7274 or 18-28 who are looking for alternative competition standard and enable Jarrahdale Grammar School. email: [email protected] unemployed people). All programs employment opportunities; students to enter into robotics and

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Dawesville MURRAY The Peel Development Commission ● Channel Peel Ravenswood Inlet ● Pinjarra PEEL in partnership with the Departments of Water; Agriculture and Food and Dolphin Research Harvey Estuary ● Dwellingup LandCorp has a major program of Rescue , Mandurah Cruises, John ● Boddington investment in train with the Transform A number of localities INDIAN and Belle Perry and the City of BODDINGTON OCEAN WAROONA ● Waroona Peel initiative. This initiative is in the south west of Mandurah, coupled with the predicted to produce around 33,000 Western Australia focus ‘in kind’ or time and support jobs over the next 20 or so years and SOUTH WEST upon dolphin tourism commitment contribution from grow economic output by $16.2 Murdoch University. Work done by billion in and around the Nambeelup with Mandurah being rescue groups and research into area. one of those. Protecting the dolphin population is really It is important though to that tourism focus relies important to protect and manage acknowledge the ongoing this resource which are our estuary contribution to the regional economy upon a number of dolphins and work out their Regional Profile: that industries such as construction, factors with marketing feeding and breeding patterns as well as how coastal dolphins relate manufacturing, mining, retail, and quality product hospitality, health, social support, to the estuary and vice versa. and service being the hospitality, education, training and Specifically, the research aims to tourism play in the overall economics more high profile activity assess the long-term viability of Mandurah WORDS | Kelvin Barr, Peel of Mandurah. However there are also the Mandurah dolphin population Development Commission however research is one those lesser profiled industries that which, in turn, will assist IMAGES | Peel Development have supported the economy over of the elements in this government, industry and local Commission many years of sustainable growth that are that requires ongoing community groups in planning need to be acknowledged such as investment and support. their activities in the marine fishing and agriculture. environment, while minimizing In the most recent funding round Originally established as a settlement and maintained parklands and In December last year, the City of impacts on the local dolphin Mandurah hasn’t always of the Peel Regional Grants at the mouth of the Peel-Harvey facilities spread along the coast and Mandurah and the Shire of Murray population. Assessing the health Scheme Murdoch University been the vibrant city Estuary in 1828 by Thomas Peel, around the estuary. Visiting friends were confirmed as participating local and status of the Mandurah was successful in attracting the town has grown to a city with a and relatives or staying in their holiday governments in the Regional Centres dolphin population is crucial for that it is today. For many $56,500 through the RfR population of around 85,000. Back homes is still high on the agenda for Development Program. This program, their protection. Increased intensity funding to continue research years it was viewed as in 1964, Mandurah had a population many visitors. On offer is all types of funded through the Royalties for and frequency of year round that has been the subject of a small fishing village of around 2,000 but now is Western experiences from bird watching to Regions Program provides up to $1 estuary and coastal monitoring a pilot project since 2016. The Australia’s largest regional city and high adrenaline sport adventures. million to assist the local governments of the dolphins dictated that the where ‘Perthites’ came success of this application is the 10th largest local government Mandurah is keeping pace with that to develop their long term economic university scientists required their due in no small part to the level for holidays that ranged area by population. Most Mandurah growth with construction of the new development plans for growth and own boat so that what was funded. of community involvement from hanging out in their residents live less than 5 minutes from ‘old’ traffic bridge that links what capacity building in sync with the Other funding sources supporting and contribution from local the water which creates a vibrant some locals refer to as the island to other three local governments in the the project have covered operating holiday home or shack to businesses and philanthropists, waterside locality with all the benefits the mainland. This will be the third Peel being the Shires of Serpentine and transport costs. including Mandurah Dolphin crabbing for the succulent of a metropolis for a city connected to bridge constructed over the channel Jarrahdale, Waroona and Boddington. blue manna crab, the environment, families, friends and with a cost of around $52 million. The plan will also document cross lifestyle. regional projects that will identify and catching hard fighting In contrast to the strong population encourage investment opportunities With nearly 65% of the Peel growth and infrastructure foundation for the next level of Taylor off the beach or for government and industry alike. population living in Mandurah, it construction in Mandurah, is the future development of the estuary Did you know? fishing for the many is regarded by many as the hub unemployment rate which is higher After another successful Crab Fest experience with eastern foreshore species that inhabit the of the region. As one measure of than the state average and youth that attracted record numbers, development plans well documented The Perth to Mandurah train line estuary. Nowadays there status, Mandurah boasts two major unemployment is considerably Mandurah residents that went into for a vibrant waterside experience for carries in excess of 2.5 million shopping centres with national retail higher again, so there are economic their weekend hibernation come thousands of locals and visitors alike. passengers each year with is a proliferation of water chains located in both, the growth challenges which government, out and those that had revelled in As Mandurah continues to grow, the 44% of passengers embarking craft of all sizes that cruise of the region is on a solid trajectory business and community are trying the excitement and entertainment diverse needs of the community and at Mandurah and travelling to the estuary and reefs up with another shopping centre under to address. Be it at a government or of the event continue enjoying their challenges faced will need to be high Perth city. construction. non-government level, small business lifestyle enabled by living in a coastal on the agenda for the policy makers and down Mandurah's and large business level, all sectors environment and aided by having While all this is happening, the and the broader community so as are pulling together and leading access to all types of sport and coastline. This adds to the traditional café strip maintains a to maintain the lifestyle, economy MORE INFORMATION the charge towards local benefits recreation facilities. and environment to meet the diverse range of visitor and healthy level of activity, particularly on including local jobs and buy local For more information visit the City of The Mandjar Bay sea wall has community’s expectations and Mandurah website at local’s experiences. weekends when thousands of visitors linked to everything that happens in been completed and provides the desires. www.mandurah.wa.gov.au visit the city and the well-appointed the city.

job seekers visiting the Fair during Focus areas for the Alliance during the day attending job readiness 2017 will include: workshops, industry seminars • Undertake feasibility into the Peel Workforce and visiting exhibitors. Employers development of a secondary school in key Peel industries were well mentoring program represent. Participants left the event with improved skills, knowledge • Seek funding for a 2017 Peel Jobs Development Update of the labor market and a greater Fair understanding of the support • Undertake feasibility into the structures and organisations able to development of a mobile training provide assistance. WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel facility to conduct training in Development Commission subregional areas Improving educational and consultations. Consultations engaged IMAGES | Peel Workforce Development • Undertake research into the a range of Peel stakeholders in Alliance and Peel Development training outcomes development of a regional discussions around the likely Commission In April 2016 RDA Peel hosted an community leadership strategy employment outcomes and strategies Employment Forum attended by to upskill the local community. The plan outlines four key areas of Hon Michaela Cash, Minister for • Facilitate the recommendations of Stakeholder engagement during focus for workforce development in Employment to raise awareness of the Transform Peel Workforce Skills January to March 2017 resulted in the the Peel: the activities being undertaken by the Analysis following contacts: • Addressing career aspirations Australian Government to promote jobs growth and discuss how these • 88 face to face interviews, 39 phone • Improving educational and training can assist in Peel. interviews, 38 surveys sent and 13 outcomes received, business survey distributed The Commission has been connecting widely through Shires, Peel CCI, Peel • Developing linkages between with regional Principals to provide Development Commission industry and education information about the Transform • Overall contact 156 stakeholder Charlie Jones of SDF Global with Jane • Building industry capability Peel program which is expected to O'Malley, Peel-Harvey Catchment Council. lead to an increase in employment engagements from 206 initial Seventeen priority actions within in agriculture, water and related engagements. these focus areas are assigned to lead industries in the Peel into the future. • A range of stakeholders from The Alliance is made up of industry, stakeholders with the Alliance taking different sectors were consulted Peel Workforce community and government a leadership and oversight role. Developing linkages between including training and education, representation from the region. The In late 2016 the Alliance reviewed industry and education Transform Peel Workforce agriculture, electricity and energy. Development Plan current focus of the Alliance is to actions undertaken and highlighted Skills Analysis provide strategic guidance and local Career advisors attending the A report will be provided to the 2015-2018 the following accomplishments The Commission with the guidance intelligence in relation to workforce Jobs Fair were provided with the Alliance and Peel Development during the review period under each of the Peel Workforce Development The Peel Workforce planning matters and to oversee opportunity to connect with industry Commission Board in May 2017 which theme: Alliance has contracted SDF Global to the implementation of the Peel exhibitors and attend industry will outline the approach taken, the Development Alliance undertake a workforce skills analysis Workforce Development Plan 2015- seminars. industries and workforce skills needs Addressing career focused on the likely employment (the Alliance) was 2018 which aims to build, attract and The Peel Workforce Development identified, and the suggested strategic aspirations outcomes of Transform Peel. established in 2010 by retain a skilled workforce to meet the Centre has been undertaking regular solutions including likely long term the Peel Development economic needs of the region. Child Australia have led the meetings with a number of schools To achieve the vision of the Peel training and research infrastructure requirements. In developing the plan, the Alliance development of a Peel Early Years across the region and provided them Regional Investment Blueprint of a Commission and Collective which is comprised progressive, prosperous, and dynamic worked closely with regional with an increased knowledge of The Alliance and Commission will of individuals and organisations region with a culture of care it is the Department of stakeholders to ensure the plan available services. use this information to engage and representing families, services, imperative that we ensure a capable Training and Workforce addresses the current and future The Commission has established a partner with industry, education government, business and industry and skilled local workforce that is needs of the community and industry. Peel Employment Support Network and training providers and relevant Development. The with the aim of collaborating to ready to take up the opportunities The plan through its priority actions comprised of key organisations support services to ensure a local improve developmental outcomes for of the Transform Peel program. The purpose of the Alliance makes an important contribution involved in providing employment skilled workforce that is able to take children in the Peel. The leadership of workforce skills analysis is a first step to achieving the Peel Regional support, transition and engagement up the opportunities that Transform is to lead workforce this group has now been transferred in achieving this goal. Investment Blueprint’s 2050 Capable Peel will afford both in the short and development initiatives to the community with the City of strategies for youth in the region. The People aspirational goal: The Peel’s SDF Global have undertaken a long term. Mandurah playing a leading role. purpose of the network is to improve in regional areas and workforce will be highly skilled desktop review of the overarching communication and collaboration Look out for a summary of the report and adaptable to structural and The Peel Jobs Fair was held on regional and industry strategies to address barriers to across these organisations and in the next edition of the Peel technological change to support an 22 June 2016 at the Mandurah relevant to Transform Peel to develop improved access to services for clients. Magazine. workforce participation. economy that is strong, diverse and Performing Arts Centre. 46 exhibitors a discussion paper which was used as Overall of 17 actions 3 were deemed high performing. participated with as many as 2000 a conversational piece for stakeholder complete with 14 underway.

“Each year I’m in awe of the creativity, presentation and variety of the entries and New internships the garments were truly spectacular,” she said. “The wearable art event has grown to help local businesses rapidly over the past seven years since it was fi rst launched. It is great to see international entries in the mix of WORDS | Kristie Tonkin, Peel fabulous submissions.” Development Commission Due to a capacity crowd in 2016, IMAGE | Department of Employment two shows have been booked for the 2017 season. Once again, Melbourne- based Artistic Director Helen Duncan On Wednesday 22 will be directing the Showcase with February 2017 Senator dancers, choreographers, models and a professional and community cast. Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, The full-length theatrical production will delight its audience, presenting attended Mandurah to spectacular wearable art from across provide employers, service Australia and beyond alongside professional theatre, dance and music. providers and interested community members Above: Zak Kirkup MP, Hon Michaelia Stories are shared, connections Cash, Lynne Rowlands, Andrew Hastie MP formed and skills developed with details on the Youth Community chest funding through participants’ creation Jobs PaTH initiative. You can now host an and presentation of wearable art. intern in your business, Senator Cash was joined by local creates a vibrant exhibition The Wearable Art Mandurah team The second step of the program is to see if they are the supports and encourages participants member Andrew Hastie MP and the opportunity for young people to with impact and global throughout the entire design, Ivan Neville from the Department of undertake a voluntary internship of 4 right fi t before you hire creation, judging and presentation Employment in providing an overview to 12 weeks to help give them a go them. process. Duncan Ord, Director General of the initiative and the opportunities and gain the experience they need interest of the Department of Culture and it will create for Peel youth. to secure the job. Employers hiring a In the most recent funding young Australian as the third step will jobactive providers help the Arts, describes the Showcase Youth Jobs PaTH is a fl exible approach be able to access the Youth Bonus businesses to fi nd staff, at no and Competition as “outrageously to youth employment designed to Since launching seven years ago, the wage subsidy of up to $10,000 per cost. Through jobactive, and WORDS AND IMAGE | City of Mandurah inventive”. support young people to gain the competition has grown rapidly. From employee. a new program called Youth skills and work experience they humble beginnings, the event has The competition crosses many Jobs PaTH, businesses can now need to get a job. It also supports grown from a small designer show disciplines including textile art, Local member Andrew Hastie MP offer an internship to a young employers to host internship featuring 18 garments to become sculpture, and construction and encouraged local employers to person. The City of Mandurah is a major event attracting local, involves many skill levels. placements and provides incentives to participate in the program by hosting national and international creatives, take on the young person into longer an internship. The internships are unpaid and gearing up for the 2017 Wearable Art Mandurah is open to all culminating in a full length theatrical term employment. voluntary. Businesses will get Wearable Art Mandurah skill levels, the garments don’t need to $1,000 to help with the costs of showcase and exhibition. The organisations that will be be commercially viable, expensive or the internship and they could Competition and delivering the fi rst step of the initiative The wearable art team is busy even to be taken seriously, they simply MORE INFORMATION also get $6,500 or $10,000 if being Employability Skills Training was Showcase. It is once again fi nalising the competition’s garments, need to be wearable. Through the For more information visit they hire the intern. shaping up to be an and judging took place on April 8. competition, artists are encouraged to recently announced. “Employers have www.jobsearch.gov.au/path/employers/ Preparations are also underway for create and explore issues in their lives, indicated that while they are keen to internships If you’re interested in hosting incredible event that’s not two highly anticipated Showcase society and the environment. employ young Australians they are an intern, visit jobactive.gov. to be missed! events to be held at the Mandurah often presented with candidates who au/PaTH for more details. Performing Arts Centre on June 10 MORE INFORMATION aren’t equipped with the core skills Alternatively, talk to a local The competition called apon artists, and 11. that are required” Minister Cash said. jobactive provider about how designers, creatives and fashionistas For further information about the competition and to secure your Providers will deliver intensive training the program can help you. to explore and create extravagant, Mayor Marina Vergone refl ected on Showcase tickets, visit to build the essential skills employers Find a jobactive provider at revolutionary, provocative works of art last year’s Showcase, saying that the www.wearableartmandurah.com/ have indicated they need, including jobactive.gov.au on the body. entries certainly lit up the stage. showcase industry-specifi c skills.

necessary private sector investment. can help us to achieve the vision of We will need vital infrastructure, new ‘transforming’ Peel into a vibrant, industries, and a workforce that is innovative region with a strong global Transform Peel skilled to take up the emerging career presence, sustainable economic opportunities. growth, enviable lifestyle, and a culture of care for the community The Program Management and environment. Offi ce and the Strategic Let’s look at the individual Advisory Committee have Water resources, along with nutrients The Journey So Far projects. entering the estuary, have long been been established, the identifi ed as key challenges. The Communications Strategy Department of Water is responsible developed and implemented, for the Peel Integrated Water Initiative, mapping the available strong working water resources and, in partnership relationships achieved with the Shire of Murray, undertaking with stakeholders and we a feasibility study on the potential are rapidly strengthening capability of Managed Aquifer The Peel Business Park is 1000 Recharge (MAR). If successful this our reputation for driving ha in Keeralup, with Landcorp study could enable us to capture collaboration and getting taking responsibility for the vital water in the wet season for use in the job done. infrastructure and services that will the dry season enabling year round ensure the Park is ready for business production. They will also be helping Under the Transform Peel banner wanting to relocate to Peel. While Peel residents to more effectively are three vital interrelated projects – some of the initial trunk service manage their water and nutrient Peel Business Park, Peel Food Zone infrastructure will be traditional, we usage to achieve cost effectiveness and Peel Integrated Water Initiative. are already attracting interest from of industry and reduction of nutrient To stimulate the pride within the companies with innovation focused run-off. Peel Harvey Catchment region, its communities and the on renewables that will offer a Council and CSIRO are both assisting teams working on each project, we real point of difference to the Peel with this part of the project. have created each an identity with a Business Park and help to establish a brand which is instantly recognisable, Every week we are approached unique market position for Peel. with the fl exibility to embrace new by business looking to relocate or projects as they are activated. expand, and we are able to facilitate introductions that will result in partnerships for the future benefi t Transform Peel is a 35 year vision for the Peel that Development, Department of Water, of regional landowners, business Department of Agriculture and investors, and jobseekers. Already will enable the infrastructure to attract new business Food WA, Department of Planning, partnerships are emerging that will and industry into the region, fi lling the 29,000ha site Landcorp, Regional Development enhance the future of the region. nominated for the Peel Business Park, the Peel Food Australia (Peel), CSIRO. Transform Peel is a fantastic The Peel Development Commission’s opportunity on so many levels, and Zone, and the Peel Integrated Water Initiative, and This kind of collaboration is The Peel Food Zone is the website links to the Transform I am proud to be a member of unprecedented in the region, and surrounding 28,000 ha of rural land in creating 33,000 new jobs. ‘Business as usual’ will not Peel website, with regular updates the Peel community and the Peel the business case for Transform Peel the Shires of Murray and Serpentine- on progress of the projects, the Development Commission with achieve the ambitious outcomes of this inspirational has been activated by the State’s Jarrahdale. The Department of Community Updates that we publish the mandate of ensuring strong investment of $48.3million from Agriculture and Food WA and program that will be a game-changer for our region – each month in the local media, outcomes for the region from this Royalties for Regions. The recognition consultants GHD have been analysing we need to be innovative and open to new ways and links to our newly established program. of the need for intervention the needs of various types of farming presence on social media – Facebook, of thinking. in the Peel to address its high against the available resources to Twitter and YouTube. We encourage unemployment and projected future develop detailed mapping showing you to ‘like’ or ‘follow’ us on social population growth, and the level of the land best suited to production media and register your interest in Transform Peel is devised, confi dence in the Transform Peel of each type, and meeting with WORDS | Linda Cunningham, Peel receiving newsletters and invitations MORE INFORMATION developed and delivered by the Peel business case is already attracting a landowners and farmers to discuss Development Commission to future events and activities run Development Commission, and will lot of attention and we are expecting their future goals and help them Please contact the Peel Development IMAGES | The Peel Development under the Transform Peel banner. Commission on (08) 9535 4140 or be achieved through collaboration to secure an additional $19.5million prepare for future opportunities. Commission, Department of Water, with the City of Mandurah, the from the Commonwealth for the These will increase regional awareness [email protected] Department of Agriculture and Food Shires of Murray and Serpentine completion of the fi rst phase of of the full potential of Peel, and how and Landcorp Jarradale, Department of Regional the program that will stimulate the all businesses and communities

Board Q&A

WORDS | Cr John Erren Building Business IMAGE | Peel Development Commission

What do you see for the overall Opportunites in Peel How long has your family been Q future of the Peel region? Q in the Peel region, and how did they come to settle in the area? I see the Peel being a wonderful WORDS & IMAGES | LandCorp environment to live, work and play from the ground up My family moved into the region in - we will see continued growth and 2000, building a home in Byford. economic development bringing In this edition we talk to We were originally from north of the positive outcomes to our community. The vision for Transform interest from potential businesses Board member Cr John river but we moved here for lifestyle reasons including living on a larger Peel has been clear looking to establish at the Peel Erren, President of the Shire What are some of you favourite Business Park. The estate design of Serpentine Jarrahdale and property and the ability to enjoy the Q places / people / experiences in from the outset – a will be guided by early expressions, an active member of our rural environment. the Peel region? Why? ensuring business requirements are “Given its size and proximity to bold plan led by the community holding numerous Some favourite places are the Byford met as part of the subdivision. the southern corridor and Perth What was your most community and governance and Districts Country Club (of course) Peel Development Metropolitan area, as well as the memorable board or corporate To enable the fi rst release of land positions, including President of Q Millbrook Winery, Serpentine Falls and South West and ports of Kwinana, moment and why? Commission that will drive LandCorp will project manage the the Byford and Districts Country Dwellingup. Bunbury and Fremantle, Peel Business growth and secure the design and construction of the Being a part of the fi nal stages of Park will provide the ideal home Club, Chair of the Board of common user trunk infrastructure to the (Peel Development Commission) Peel’s future as a dynamic for agri-food and agri-processing Mundijong Primary School and What do you most enjoy about the Peel Business Park. The critical Blueprint and the launch of Transform operators, as well as supporting a member of the Haematology living in the Peel region? and prosperous region. services include roads, water, power, Peel initiative. I am passionate about Q light, general transport and logistic Survivorship Research Advisory sewer, gas and telecommunications. bringing real opportunity to the Peel The lifestyle and the environment. LandCorp’s chief executive Frank Committee. industries.” allowing our growing population to Marra said that LandCorp will deliver “Establishing the fi rst phase of an “The Peel Business Park will provide live, work and relax in the region. In your opinion, what makes the the fi rst phase of Transform Peel by industrial estate that spans 1,000 John’s business career has unlimited potential to forward- Peel region so unique? establishing the Peel Business Park. hectares in Peel requires a signifi cant entailed various positions as CEO Q thinking investors, developers, What important lessons from level of investment, however we/ and upper management across It is one of the few regions where “As Western Australia’s land businesses and innovators,” the corporate sector still shape believe it will attract local, state, a range of industries. Residing in Q you have it all - vibrant urban development agency, LandCorp’s role Mr Marra said. your leadership approach national and international companies Byford with his partner and four development, agricultural pursuit's is to support the State’s economic today? that want a foothold in a growing children, here John details some and signifi cant natural assets. The growth through the delivery of MORE INFORMATION blend of these things makes Peel commercial and industrial land which region,” Mr Marra said. of his experience of life in the Collaboration and engagement is For more information about Peel the key to success. Having a strong unique, allows new businesses and industries Mr Marra said the Peel Business Park region. Business Park and to express your strategic plan that is informed by to fl ourish – and that is exactly what is will be the product of clever planning interest visit engagement with stakeholders to What do you do in your spare going to happen in the Peel region,” and the sustainable industrial estate www.landcorp.com.au/PeelBusinessPark work collaboratively toward a positive time? he said. will be a welcome addition to the Peel Q outcome is a recipe for success. I’m not sure what spare time is! “Peel Business Park will be a place of region, boosting both the economy productivity, where business, industry, and employment opportunities. training, research and development all come together, a mix which will invigorate the Peel region. “It will be strategically located off the Kwinana Freeway, 10 kilometres east of Mandurah and is being designed to be an innovative industrial estate that will support the creation of more than 30,000 jobs by 2050.” LandCorp recently launched an Byford and Districts Country Club Expressions of Interest (EOI) to garner

with community and industry, and aquaponics, hydroponics, closed It is a role which involves a great all that had come before. My position seeing great projects get off the loop etc.) in the Peel will stimulate deal of collaboration, negotiation at the Commission gives me a driving Staff profile ground in regional communities. investment in technology-driven agri- and understanding of the situations seat, if you like, in the region’s future Q&A industry production that insulates facing modern day Peel businesses development. I have lived and worked in multiple regions including the food production from the natural including employment, compliance, environment providing biosecurity environment, policy restrictions, Factories Feasibility Study, Peel Agri- Mid West, Wheatbelt and Peel; Where do you see yourself in safeguards, greater intensity, efficiency community expectations, and more. WORDS | Janine Hatch and industry Research Facility, Bedingfeld held positions in two Regional Q 10 years’ time? Brett Dunn and increased yield. Sustaining Aged Care expansion, Hotham Development Commissions and Project wise, I am working on a I would like to think I will still have a agricultural activities within an IMAGE | Peel Development Williams Economic Development the State Department of Regional number of initiatives to increase role within the public service sector, Commission urbanising environment can also play Alliance, and investigating a joint Peel- Development; and gained valuable economic growth across a range of as I derive great satisfaction out of a key role in meeting global food Wheatbelt peri-urban strategy. experience working on regional different sectors, from the important the challenges and rewards it offers. export demand. projects for both academic and Peel Equine Industry to projects for Also still in the Peel of course enjoying The Peel Development I am also currently mentoring a private sector organisations. This hard infrastructure to unlock the everything we are planning today! And Commission welcomes two Masters student from the University What is your favourite Peel career experience is proving to highly business potential for areas. One of my children all in high school and my of Western Australia’s Urban and discovery? relatively new members to the valuable in current role. Q the best things about the job is how resulting spare time is more occupied Regional Planning unit while they team who have taken up key Well, there is a great coffee shop on much my work can vary! with fishing and surfing. complete their practicum. roles. Where do you see yourself in Mandurah Terrace and they know my 10 years’ time? order off by heart! I will also always What brought you to the Peel How do you like to spend your What brought you to the Peel Q stop at the café in Dwellingup for food region for work? spare time? Introducing Janine Hatch, region for work? That is the ultimate question! I tend Q Q Q on my way through the region. Principal Officer, Economic and not to plan too much and take up I have lived in Mandurah for over 38 With my family! I have 2 young My old 1975 Merc! While working opportunities as they come. It would years, and spent my entire working children, who love water, so spare Regional Development at the Department of Regional Introducing Brett Dunn, Principal be great to gain further experience in career in the Peel. With a background time is mostly spent with them. Development, I was asked to consider Officer, Economic and Regional a not-for-profit or private enterprise in Environmental Science, the iconic Did I mention surfing and fishing the position at the Peel Development Development to complement my roles in State Peel Harvey Estuary was the attraction already? I did? Yes, that too. I am also Commission. I am on secondment Government. to developing a my career which a muay thai kick boxing trainer here from the Wheatbelt Development began with the Serpentine Jarrahdale in Mandurah and I really enjoy an Commission but luckily they are I may be onto another passport in Shire, then continued at the active involvement in this industry happy to keep me on loan while I am 10 years’ time given the tendency to Department of Water, and eventually including running instructor's courses, gaining experience in other parts of spend all my savings on travel. led me to the Peel Development commentating broadcasts and the regional development portfolio. How do you like to spend your Commission. My wife and I are raising emceeing events and shows. Oh, and our two children here and really enjoy you may have heard me on Coast FM What do you enjoy most about spare time? Q the outdoor and water-based lifestyle in the mornings as I still do their daily working in the Peel region? Q Outside of work, I will either be that Mandurah offers. surf report! Work brought me to the Peel but running, at karate, at yoga, at the Tell us a bit about your role the beach is keeping me here. I am beach, or at the pub. I will always What do you enjoy most about In your opinion, what makes Q at the Peel Development originally from Northampton and be planning a holiday. My favourite Q working in the Peel region? Q the Peel region so unique? Commission Geraldton, so it is great to be by the destinations so far are Croatia, Hawaii The connection to the community Its location, I think. We are a region ocean without the gale force wind. and Alaska. Last year I went camping As one of the Principal Officers here that comes out of living and working certainly, but we have the proximity Other than the water, I am very around the Kimberley and the next Tell us a bit about your role at the Commission, my role is a mixed locally is really invaluable for my to Perth and all it offers while having interested in peri-urban development trip is likely to include Africa, Sri Lanka Q at the Peel Development one and that is the beauty of working motivation, as you can see the results all the benefits of being a smaller and the opportunities and challenges and/or Iceland. Commission. in regional development. One day I of hard work. The short journey to regional centre. I grew up here. that come with strategic planning in can be talking to Murdoch University’s I’m still working that out! After several work is a plus too! My wife also works There’s still that lovely sense of a small that space. There is a great team at In your opinion, what makes research and development branch in weeks on the job I’m still finding within the Peel, so our family is able community here, there’s that level of the Commission, no commute and the Peel region so unique? Singapore regarding our Peel Food Q my feet obviously but essentially my to make the most of a healthy work/ connectiveness still. easy access to Perth for the best of Zone Smart Urban Farm Factories Diversity. Diversity in the economy, role is to facilitate economic growth life balance. In particularly weekends both worlds. within industry in the region. To project and the next day I am heading diversity in the environment, and are what I enjoy about working in What is your favourite Peel achieve this, my role involves providing to Boddington to attend an update diversity in the population. The here where I have family time to enjoy discovery? How did you decide on Q of the Hotham Williams Economic proximity to the metropolitan area support to industry to achieve their the place I feel passionately about. Development Alliance. Q the career of regional and international ports, significant goals in a way which is consistent I’m not going to tell you my favourite development? with the Commission’s Peel Regional fishing spot! I’d have to say I have a population growth and natural How did you decide on the My role focuses on project Investment Blueprint. For example, special affinity with the upper reaches It picked me! I was lucky enough amenity, mean that Peel can really career of environmental development. This can mean writing a typical day for me would see me Q of the Murray River in Lane Poole that the Wheatbelt Development take advantage of investment science? business cases, facilitating stakeholder Reserve near Dwellingup – up in the Commission funded my Honours opportunities and global trends in engaging with different industries engagement, conducting research, It kind of decided on me. I’ve always forests where the river runs through, thesis in my 4th year of university innovation. None more so, than in seeking to address their barriers to and overseeing technical analysis. The had a role within the government in it is some of the best scenery in the which gave me great insight to food production. Pursuing investment growth and find solutions to current projects that I am currently working this district and this one was a terrific Peel, I think. regional development. I love the in new forms of urban farming issues. on include the Smart Urban Farm chance to broaden my horizons with diversity of the field, the connection (including potential vertical farms,

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RECIPES

Byford & Districts Barbecued Country Club field mushrooms

WORDS | Melissa Worthington, Cork and Cheese with roasted IMAGES | Byford & Districts Country Club RECIPES vine tomato Pan seared Roasted duck breast with and goats

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