Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

16/09/2026

A fantastic achievement for our local community! 🏆

Congratulations to the team at the The Y Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre on winning the People’s Choice Award – Medium Sized Business of the Year at the 2026 AUSactive National Awards.

The Centre is a Shire community facility managed by the The Y WA, and this national recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of the team who deliver programs and services to our community.

Congratulations to everyone involved – and thank you to everyone who voted! 👏

15/09/2026

🐍 Snake season is now here! As the weather warms up, you're more likely to see members of the local hiss-terhood in bushland, reserves, long grass, near water sources and occasionally around homes and sheds.

To reduce risk:
✅ Keep grass and vegetation trimmed
✅ Remove piles of debris, timber and rubbish where snakes may shelter
✅ Wear enclosed footwear and long pants when walking in natural areas
✅ Stay alert when stepping over logs, rocks or long grass.

If you see a snake:
❌ Do not approach, touch, catch or try to kill it
✅ Stay calm, keep your distance and keep others away
✅ Contact a licensed snake catcher if removal is required.

⚠️ Snakes generally avoid people and most bites occur when someone attempts to handle or kill a snake.

Spotted a snake? Here’s who to contact for help: https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/services/ranger-services/animals/snake-removal.aspx

Stay aware and stay safe!

Photo credit: Terri Anne Allen on Pexels

14/09/2026

🏢 Need a change of scenery rather than work at home?

Discover 858 CoLab at SJ Library Services. Our FREE co-working space offers flexible workstations, a professional environment, and a great place to connect with clients and colleagues.

📍 Located in Byford
💻 Free to use
🤝 Perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses

Find out more: https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/library/bookable-library-spaces.aspx

14/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📍Pin your place in repair history.

The Great Global Mend is coming to SJ Community Resource Centre on Saturday 7 November 2026, and we want our local community there for it.

This is Australia's biggest simultaneous repair event, thousands of people across the country, all mending something at the exact same moment. A button here, a hem there, a favourite jacket finally getting the zip it deserves. Save the date, start digging out anything at home that needs a little love, and get ready to be part of a community event that's about connection, sustainability and giving items a second life

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13/09/2026

🦘 A helping hand for local wildlife

Our Rangers recently rescued a young kangaroo and helped get into safe hands at Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA.

A big thank you to the team for the work they do caring for injured and orphaned native animals. We're proud to have supported the shelter through previous Shire grants and to see the positive impact they're making for local wildlife.

Our Rangers are often called out to assist injured wildlife across the Shire. While these rescues don't always make the headlines, they're an important part of helping protect our local environment and ensuring animals receive the care they need.

If you come across injured wildlife:
• Keep a safe distance and assess the situation.
• Keep pets and people away if it is safe to do so.
• Contact the Shire Rangers or a wildlife rescue organisation for advice and assistance.
• Never put yourself at risk, especially near roads or larger animals.

If you come across injured wildlife, visit our Animal Welfare Contacts page for advice and details of who you can contact:

🔗 www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/services/ranger-services/animals/animal-welfare-contacts.aspx

12/09/2026

🌸🎉 The spring school holidays are just two weeks away and once again there is a plethora of FREE events for kids and young people to enjoy! 🤩🙌

🥁 Find your own beat with percussion
🎨 Try drawing, painting or cyanotype
💃 Learn some belly dancing skills
🚴 Get BMX, scooter or skateboard coaching
🌊 Discover strange ocean creatures
🐦🔨 Build a nesting box for a pardalote

There's a huge range of activities for young people of all ages 🌟

📅 View all events and book your tickets on Humanitix:
📚 Byford Library 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/host/serpentine-jarrahdale-library-services
🛹 Youth Team 👉https://events.humanitix.com/host/5ff6bc9be14653000a784d8c

SJ Library Services

11/09/2026

🚧 Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Station Update 🚒

Construction of the new Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Station continues to progress well, with several key milestones achieved over the past fortnight.

✅ Concrete slab works are now complete
✅ Site earthworks and levelling have been finalised
✅ Landscaping along boundary areas is continuing
✅ Structural steel fabrication and procurement has been completed

The project is now entering an exciting new phase, with structural steel arriving on site and er****on works set to commence. This will see the station begin to take shape above ground as construction progresses.

The new facility will provide Oakford's volunteer firefighters with a modern, purpose-built base to support emergency response and community safety across the district.

Thank you to everyone involved in delivering this important community infrastructure project.

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Project remains on schedule for completion in April 2027

11/09/2026

🌭 Calling all sausage sizzle specialists! You know who you are - the ones who can juggle tongs, onions and a conversation all at the same time.

Our Neighbourhood Watch team is looking for a few extra volunteers to help at the Free Community BBQs we have coming up.

If you've got an hour or two to spare and enjoy meeting people, come and join.
Ready to relish the opportunity? Get in touch with our Community Safety Team for more info.

📧 [email protected]
📞 9526 1111

Find out more about SJ's Neighbourhood Watch Group here: https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/get-involved/community-safety/neighbourhood-watch.aspx

10/09/2026

Did you know that if you’re unable to visit Byford Library or the Mobile Library Van in person, our Books on Wheels service can deliver library items straight to your door? Read more below! 🚗🫶

Did you know: If you’re unable to visit the Library or the Mobile Library in person, our Books on Wheels service can deliver library items straight to your door.

This is a free, fortnightly delivery service available to:
* Private homes
* Residential care facilities

For more information on this service, click the link below:
https://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/community/library/books-on-wheels.aspx

If you require assistance to access this service, please contact the Library via the following methods:
Phone: 9526 1133
Email: [email protected]

10/09/2026

📚🎨 Students are helping paint a new chapter at Byford Library!

A vibrant new mural is transforming the library entrance, turning a plain concrete pathway into a colourful celebration of local creativity and native wildlife.

The final mural design incorporates artwork created by students from Byford Secondary College , featuring their interpretations of a cockatoo, kookaburra and native flora. Even the colour palette was drawn from the students' original designs!

Delivered by Blank Walls through the Activate Byford program, the project is creating a more welcoming entrance to the library while showcasing the talent of local young people.

Be sure to check it out the next time you visit!

SJ Library Services