Town of Victoria Park

18/06/2026

Free workshop for ages 11-14 on this weekend! 🌍🌳

Real-world Problems Lab is a hands-on program where kids problem solve real life topics as a team. If you have a kid with a big heart and big ideas, they'll be able to explore topics in a fun and welcoming space with other likeminded individuals.

The last workshop in the series is all about climate change and youth-led innovation:
📅 12.30-2pm, Saturday 20 June
🌍Vic Park Community Centre
💡For 11-14 year olds, free to participate!

Places are limited so be sure to book at vicpark.info/RealWorldProblems

17/06/2026

🐦Following on from our recent win at the PLAWA 2026 Excellence Awards we are excited to announce Cockitrough is heading east! ➡

The City Of Port Phillip has become the first Victorian council to adopt and install not one… but SIX Cockitroughs, with four as part of its Danks Street Biolink Project.

These are the first Cockitroughs outside of WA, which is a massive milestone for our project!

The Cockitrough was selected by the City to help:

🌿 strengthen urban biodiversity corridors
🐾 support wildlife movement across fragmented habitats
🫗 provide reliable water sources in the drying climate of Melbourne, which gets even less average yearly rainfall than Perth!

Next time you visit inner-city Melbourne, keep an eye out and go say hello.

View the locations here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmmGY9PNRJbHMGJk9
More Cockitrough info: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/residents/environment/supporting-our-environment/bird-waterers.aspx

Huge thanks to the City of Port Phillip for backing our Cockitrough project!

17/06/2026

🗑 Waste collection update 🗑

You may have heard we have been considering the contract for waste collection and management services in the Town for the coming years, as the previous contract has come to its natural end.

Given the inherent complexity and importance of waste services to the community, the new contract is expected to take some time to finalise.

🙋‍♀️ What does this mean for me? 🙋‍♂️

The provision of updated Waste Guides will be delayed until the new waste collection contract is finalised. However, your waste collection schedule will remain unchanged in the interim.

Please continue to place your bins out to the usual schedule. For more info on collection days in your area, visit: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/residents/waste-and-recycling/bins-and-collections.aspx

Hazardous waste disposal dates and Verge Valet will be unaffected. Verge Valet allocations reset on 1 July each year.

If you have a waste-related inquiry, you can contact us on 9311 8111, email [email protected] or make a service request at https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/forms/service-request-rubbish-and-bins/240

16/06/2026

People living with disability, families, carers and community members are invited to attend a free information session on the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme.

This session is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about accessing NDIS supports and services and will have a Chinese interpreter available to support Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking participants.

✔️ Free parking available
✔️ Accessible venue
✔️ Free lunch

Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Victoria Park Community Centre

To register, visit vicpark.info/NDIS-June2026, phone (08) 9311 8111 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a similar session in another language, please contact Rahul using the details above.

16/06/2026

✨ Local Government Awards ✨

It's been a great start to the week here at the Town as we celebrate award wins on a number of fronts.

Following our beloved Cockitrough taking out the Environment & Sustainability Initiative Award at the Parks Leisure WA 2026 Awards for Excellence last Thursday, the Town continued its winning form at WALGA's Local Government Awards.

A big congrats to Karen Vernon, Mayor of Victoria Park for her well-deserved recognition via an Eminent Service Award, which celebrates distinguished contributions to WALGA and the Local Government sector.

WALGA also presented its Most Accessible Communities Western Australia Awards for the seventh year, recognising the recently completed Elizabeth Baillie Redevelopment Project for its commitment to accessibility.

From the park landscaping and Mildred Creak playspace designed in collaboration with the Autism Association of Western Australia, to the Changing Places-accredited public bathrooms and broader work with community stakeholders, the project represents a very proud achievement for all involved!

More info on the project here: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/works-and-projects/elizabeth-baillie-redevelopment-project

📸: WALGA / Portia Gebauer

16/06/2026

🦉 Oi! 🦉

Are you using bird-friendly rodent baits? My fellow Southern Boobooks and I would greatly appreciate it if you did so.

The Town of Victoria Park recently changed all rat baits at its facilities from SGARs to First-generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (FGARs), which I reckon is a good move.

Not sure why? Read all about it at VicPark.info/Rodent

🦉 Hoo-roo! 🦉

15/06/2026

🏦 Budget and rates update 💵

We're in the midst of planning our 2026-27 budget around the community's priorities, putting your feedback through our Money Matters consultation to good use. More info in the video!

We're also inviting you to share your thoughts on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the 2026-2027 financial year - but make sure you get in quick! Comments close this Thursday 18 June.

Learn how your rates are formulated and share your feedback with us at https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/differential-rates-for-the-2026-2027-financial-year before it's too late.

15/06/2026

"I liked that I made lots of friends." 🏀 "Thanks so much for providing holiday fun for our kids in a safe environment. My child loves coming to the sessions." ⚽

Our multi-sport holiday program returns these July school holidays at Leisurelife, and if the above testimonials are anything to go by the program will be packed with fun, movement, and connection for your kids!

🏀Sports include AFL, basketball, dodgeball, netball, pickleball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball
⭐Special guest appearances
🍎Morning tea provided
🏓Sessions are $35 each and run from 9am-12pm on various dates throughout the holidays

For the full schedule details and to register, head to vicpark.info/MSHP

Bring your children to the Leisurelife Centre during the school holidays for some active entertainment with our Multi Sport Holiday Program!

15/06/2026

👋🏼 Vic Park weekly outlook: 15-21 June 👀

📆 Plan your calendar
• It's International Pride month! 🌈 See what's happening this week at VicPark.info/InternationalPride
• It's also Men's Health Week! Check out the variety of events and activities around town that focus on the wellbeing of men and boys in our community: VicPark.info/MensHealthWeek
• Are you a leader, committee member or volunteer of a local group or club? Join us for a networking forum this Wednesday 17 June, as part of Success Series, to connect with other organisations, share ideas, and provide valuable feedback on areas that matter most. Details at VicPark.info/SuccessSeries
• Are you over 50 and looking to volunteer? Check out how you can help parents get fit with our Intergenerational Project https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/community/get-involved/health-and-wellbeing/volunteering.aspx
• Got a kid with a big heart and big ideas? Sign them up for Real-world Problems Lab, a free workshop on 20 June for 11-14 year olds. Delve into global issues, problem solve as a team, and grow confidence: VicPark.info/RealWorldProblems
• Learn all about healthy soil, microbial communities, and how to reduce your garden irrigation needs in our Waterwise Gardening workshop on 22 June! Register at VicPark.info/WaterwiseGardening
• The multi-sport holiday program is returning to Leisurelife during the upcoming school holidays. Check out the schedule and register at VicPark.info/MSHP
• A Special Council Meeting will be held Tuesday 14 July at 6.30pm for the purpose of considering: Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27; Setting the CEO KPIs for 2026/27; Setting the Advocacy Priorities for 2026/27. https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/publicnotices/special-council-meeting-14-july-2026/131

💭 Engagement
• Feedback is open on the Bentley Technology Park Precinct Structure Plan: https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/bentley-technology-park
• Want to get more involved in your community? Nominations are open to join a range of the Town's working groups. Find out more at VicPark.info/WorkingGroups
• Comments are invited on a proposal to extend Optus Stadium's Regulation 19B venue approval until 31 December 2027: https://yourthoughts.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/optus-stadium-venue-approval

🤔 Reminders
• We're inviting expressions of interest to lease a well-located building at 874 Albany Highway, East Vic Park. Submissions close 29 June: https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/publicnotices/expression-of-interest-for-a-commercial-activation-opportunity-874-albany-highway-east-victoria-park/129
• The Town's new ePermits system is now live, so if you need to apply for a parking permit, things will look a little different. Check it out at vicpark.info/ParkingPermits
• Spill the Tea is back! If you're aged 18-25 years come along each Wednesday for a break, free treats, and friendly faces. Register at vicpark.info/SpillTheTea
• Save our trees! Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) is posing a major biosecurity threat across the Perth metro area. Learn the signs to look for at www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer

💰 Funding
• Place Grants are open! Take a look at previous recipients and get inspired to improve your community: vicpark.info/PlaceGrants

⚠️ Operational
• The playground at Higgins Park is temporarily closed while exciting changes and upgrades are being made. Learn more at vicpark.info/HigginsParkPlayground
• Remember to book a collection before placing any waste out on your verge: vicpark.info/VergeValet
• LendLease will implement a temporary partial road closure 7/10/2025 – 20/08/2026 – Hayman Road between Adie Ct to Marquis St, Bentley to facilitate Curtin University's B316 Sciences project.

14/06/2026

🚮 Have you used your Verge Valet collections this financial year? 🚛

Collections booked before 1 July 2026 count towards your 2025/2056 financial year allocation, even if the collections occur after 1 July.

If you have a booking allocation remaining, now could be the time to get your bulk or waste sorted!

See more at VicPark.info/VergeValet