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The Community Development Newsletter will provide additional information on:
- Grants
- Resources
- Best practice
- Community and Club Events
Its purpose is to inform and unify our communities in becoming inclusive, vibrant and healthy. You are welcome to share this information.
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OCTOBER EDITION 2019
- Tips
- Grants and Opportunities
- Not For Profit Law
- Resources
- Community Events
**Please note: The Shire of Gingin Community Development Officer Helen Sutherland's mobile number has changed to 0419 604 101
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!
Congratulations to the Gingin Eagles Junior Netball team on their Mortlock League Grand Final 2019 victory.
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Outdoor Classroom Day
Is a day to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play. On Thursday, 7 November, schools around Australia will take lessons outside and prioritise playtime. Nature Play WA are leading the campaign in WA, and they are asking as many parents, schools and early learning centres as possible to register. Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood. If you're a parent, you can download our letter for schools, to share Outdoor Classrooom Day information with your child's school. If you're an educator, sign up your school or early learning centre to take part, and show your commitment to taking learning outdoors!
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TIPS
Are You Being Charged For Receiving Your Bills And Notices Via Mail?
Some companies charge for printing and postage each time they send out a paper bill. You may be able to apply for an exemption from these fees.
Want To Apply For Funding For Road Safety?
Talk to this guy. Cliff Simpson | Road Safety Advisor (Wheatbelt North) | WALGA (tel) 08 9622 2100 | (mob) 0409 686 138 | (e) csimpson@walga.asn.au
Unique Swim Spots - Nature Play WA App
Waterfalls, great snorkelling beaches, ‘secret’ swimming holes…as the weather warms up Nature Play have reviewed some magical swim spots for your family to explore. Download the Nature Play WA app (via the app store or Google Play), click ‘Play in WA’ and then ‘Unique Swim Spots’ to get inspired.
Playgroup Benefits (Gingin -
Community playgroups help children to thrive according to research by economists at the University of Canberra, which was commissioned by Playgroups Australia. Investing in community playgroup helps improve children’s emotional wellbeing, physical health, capacity and independence as well as social inclusion. Listen to an interview.
**To contact your local playgroup - Gingin ginginplaygroup@gmail.com / Woodridge redrobinplaygroupwoodridge@outlook.com / Lancelin Lancelin Playgroup Association or go to Playgroup WA to locate your nearest playgroup.
How To Celebrate Wins When Not Everyone Is Winning!
When you have two or more children in sports, it can be a challenge to give each one the same level of positive attention — especially when one seems to be winning all the time, while the other is struggling. Joel Fish, PhD shares advice on how to find the right balance between celebrating success and prioritising progress rather than just winning -
- Praise effort, not just results
- Check your reaction
- Make sure everyone gets what they need
- Consider shifting focus to other sports
- Be mindful of the winning child
Read more here
Waterflow: A New Web And Mobile App Helping Farmers
A free app designed to help farmers stay up-to-date on vital water trading information.
3D Printing Has Arrived A The Wanneroo Library!
3D printers build 3D objects from computer designs using plastic filament. They are completely safe and a lot of fun to watch. Contact Wanneroo Library for more details 94055940 or email wannerool@wanneroo.wa.gov.au. or just pop in and see it in action.
Racing, Gaming And Liquor No Longer Accept Credit Cards
The Department is currently in the process of organising a BPoint payment portal to accommodate online payments.Any application which is lodged without payment will still be assessed to ensure it meets the Department’s requirements and as part of acknowledging the application, a quote will be sent to the applicant for payment. A separate letter will also be sent that will include a passcode to allow the applicant to create an account (if necessary) on the Department's online portal to facilitate payment. Once payment has been requested, the processing of the application will not continue further until payment has been received. Cheque payments can still be mailed to them. Freecall 1800 634 541.
Fundraising Without Sausages!
Australian Sports Foundation has commenced a world-first fundraising raffle free for clubs to participate in, which gives clubs access to large prize pools and powerful e-commerce technology, with no financial risk.This raffle is an easy alternative for clubs to raise funds. For more information contact the Australian Sports Foundation on 02 5112 0990 or email.
Bunnings Power Pass Card
With a Bunnings Power Pass card, you can receive exclusive pricing, special offers and benefits on the widest range of Trade products throughout their store network. Available for professional trades (ie. Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Landscapers, Painters, Residential Builders), who require materials for Building Services, or Owner Builders in addition to Apprentices and a wide range of industries including manufacturing, education and government. More Information.
5 Relaxing Yoga Poses For The Work Week
How To Create A Gratitude Ritual
3 Simple Steps To Improve Your Mental Health
FREE Medical Advisor App
Organise all your medication and scripts in one place. Get reminders to take your meds, fill scripts or place orders in the app and collect in-store without waiting. Caring for someone else? There is a Carer's Mode too! All this is available on your smart phone, tablet or PC. You will need to download and activate the MedAdvisor App at your local Wizard Pharmacy before 31st October if you want to be eligible to go into the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 Wizard gift vouchers.
Pest Protection While Gardening
4 Foods To Eat And 3 To Avoid To Prevent Cancer
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I Need an Interpreter Card
The WA Interpreter Card is free and available to anyone who finds it difficult to communicate in English. These cards are used to inform government agencies that you need an interpreter, and in what language. Western Australians who may require assistance to communicate effectively include people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Western Australian Language Services Policy 2014 seeks to ensure that in a linguistically diverse community, limited competence in the English language is not a barrier to accessing services. To get a WA Interpreter Card email and they will post the card to you.
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A HUGE THANK YOU to the Shire of Gingin, Bendigo Bank and St Johns for sponsoring the Woodridge Ambulance sub centre officially opened on Saturday 14 September 2019.
Pictured above is Shayne Leslie – Board Member and Chairperson of St John Ambulance Services, David Roe - Chairman of the Gingin Districts Community Financial Services Ltd and Bob James - St John Lancelin Ambulance Station Chairman.
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Shire of Gingin Youth Officer - Helen Sutherland / 0419 604 101 / cdo@gingin.was.gov.au
A Youth Worker works with young people, usually aged between 12 and 25 years. Youth work is an empowering practice that advocates for and facilitates a young person’s independence, participation in society, connectedness and realisation of their rights. Youth Work can be very diverse and operate under many roles, including, but not limited to:
• providing structured and unstructured activities for young people to meet their needs;
• identifying general areas of concern for young people and providing support and information in addressing these issues;
• offering assistance and advice when young people face more complex issues such as homelessness, alcohol and other drug misuse, unemployment and general adversity;
• informing young people about available community services and resource;
• referring young people to appropriate specialised services.
For further information on what Youth Work is and what it can involve visit Youth Work WA. If you would like to be a part of a working group supporting Youth in your community, please contact Helen Sutherland / 0419 604 101 / cdo@gingin.wa.gov.au.
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GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES
October Grants including popular Grant websites
More Grants Available Here
$20 Boss is a free-to-access primary and secondary educators program that provides $20 of real money to build a business and a tangible way of supporting students to learn, identify and talk about the skills they’re building. Through $20 Boss students are challenged to solve a real problem and help them better understand their relationship with money.The world of work is changing and schools can prepare students by creating opportunities to build valuable skills like financial literacy, teamwork and entrepreneurship.
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Make $$ change to keep Western Australia beautiful!
Have you heard? WA’s new container deposit scheme, 'Containers for Change', launches 2 June 2020. From June 2020, Western Australians will be able to return eligible beverage containers for a 10-cent refund. Whether you’re a commercial operation, a non-profit or a social enterprise, the 'Containers for Change' scheme can offer you a great opportunity to embrace a new income stream by becoming a container Refund Point. You’ll earn a container-handling fee for your efforts.
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Refund Point or other ways your business, social enterprise or non-profit can make change and help clean up the environment, email the scheme coordinator WA Return Recycle Renew at procurement@warrrl.com.au, visit www.warrrl.com.au or call 13 42 42.
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SHIRE OF GINGIN GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
When: Monday 23 September and CLOSES 4pm Friday 18 October 2019
Funds Available: The total amount for the Mid-Year Small Community Grants 19/20 round is $15,000 (Gst exclusive).
Grant Procedure:
- Read the Community Grant Guidelines.
- Decide to apply for one or both of the available grants.There are two types of applications, as follows:
• Form B - Public Liability Insurance Grant Application
• Form C - Small Community Grant Application (projects up to $3,000 ex GST)
Should you have any queries after reading the Guidelines please contact the Shire’s Community Development and Services Team on ph 9575 5162 or email
Please be advised that this is the last and final Mid-Year Small Community Grants round that the Shire of Gingin will offer. In future all applicants will need to apply to the Annual Shire Community Grants Program which opens on the first Monday in February and closes on the third Friday in March each year. These applications will be assessed in line with the upcoming financial year (Municipal) budget.
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Free Tourism Australia industry briefing
October 8: Tourism Australia is holding a free industry briefing at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, alongside the Corroboree West event. The briefing offers industry an opportunity to hear about Tourism Australia's strategic and creative direction, as well as resources and support available for tourism businesses. Register here.
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW
It's Time to Move to Single Touch Payroll (STP)
STP changes the way you report your employees' tax and super information to the ATO. You now need to report salaries and wages, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and super information to the ATO each time you pay your employees. If you already use STP-enabled payroll software, start reporting now and you won't have to worry about missing the deadline. If you're not ready you can do one of these three things asap:
• Go to ato.gov.au/stpsolutions and find a software solution that meets your needs. Once you have a solution you can start reporting.
• Talk to your tax or BAS agent about concessional reporting options available to you. These options will depend on your individual circumstances.
• Apply for more time if you won't be able to start reporting by the deadline (30 September 2019). Find out more about deferring your STP reporting.
ATO For Not-For-Profits
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a range of resources available specifically designed to assist not-for-profits. Recently they released videos clarifying some common misunderstandings about ABNs when ending an organisation. Visit the ATO website for all your not-for-profit tax questions.
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GST On Grants And Donations - Kindly Reminder
The Australian Tax Office says “If your organisation is registered for GST and receives grant funding (e.g. from a government body or philanthropic foundation), it does not have to pay GST on the funding payment. You only need to pay GST if you make a 'supply' in return for a payment” – which is clearly not the case when you receive philanthropic grants and donations". ATO Guidelines.
FREE Working with Volunteers app covers the key legal obligations that not-for-profits have towards their volunteers. Topics include recruitment, safety, unlawful workplace behaviour, managing performance and ending the volunteer relationship.
FREE Getting Started app guides you through the benefits and obligations of incorporating and the legal structures available. It includes information about charity registration and a customised checklist to guide your next steps.
FREE Income Tax Exemption app will help you figure out if your organisation is eligible for income tax exemption. Whether you're already accessing the exemption or not, this is a great tool to check whether you're eligible.
Governance Toolkit from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The toolkit covers issues relating to financial abuse, cybersecurity, working with partners and safeguarding vulnerable people. It includes a comprehensive guide to each topic, along with a range of resources to help charities manage these risks.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRES!!!
Linkwest, the peak body representing regional WA’s Community Resource Centres (CRCs) welcomes Minister MacTiernan’s announcement yesterday offering two year extensions to all CRCs to June 2022.
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ABC Callout For Expert Women Talent - WA
ABC in WA is calling on women from all backgrounds and from across industries to nominate themselves for inclusion in our growing database of expert talent. This database is used extensively by ABC interview producers, talent bookers and journalists across News, Radio and Regional in WA and across Australia to identify people to participate in interviews and provide commentary or engage in discussions across our digital and broadcast platforms. If you are a subject matter expert in any topic and identify as a woman, please nominate yourself - and if you have never participated in a media interview or discussion, provided quotes for news reports or written an op-ed before and feel nervous or unsure, please don’t let that be an impediment. The ABC is deliberately looking for fresh, diverse voices and perspectives from all backgrounds to add to its talent pool. All nominees contacted by our experienced producers and talent bookers will be supported through the process. This localised WA callout for talent builds on a successful national callout conducted by the ABC earlier this year. Many women who self-nominated have since participated in ABC interviews and discussions.
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Official Opening Ceremony of The Old North Road Stock Route Drive Trail
WHERE - Neergabby Grounds, cnr Gingin Brook Road & Telephone Road, Neergabby
WHEN - Sunday 27th October 2019 at 11.00 am
WHO - The Drive Trail will be opened by the Honorary Shane Love, MLA, Member for Moore, followed by Lunch.
WHAT - A bus tour of the Drive Trail to view the 3 Sites of Significance will be available after lunch.
RSVP - (for catering and bus tour) by Friday 11th October 2019 to Jo Ottaway Ph 0408 099 153 / or Sue Kemp-Moore Ph 0417 960 251.
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EVENTS
UPPER COASTAL CONNECT
When: Monday 7 October / 7.00-8.00pm
Where: Seaview Park Community Hall / 269 Seaview Drive, Karakin (Seaview Park).
What: Meet the Councillors up for election AND hear what main roads are planning for alterations to the Lancelin entry direct from the Main Roads Network Manager AND hear/share information from Upper Coastal Community groups about pending projects, initiatives and achievements.
GINGIN BOWLING CLUB OPEN DAY - ALL MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS ARE INVITED
When: Sunday 13th October
What: Breakfast (Bacon and Eggs) from 9.00am 10.00am and then Bowls for as long as you like
Cost: $10.00 per adult / Sausage sizzle for the kids $1.00
Kindly Reminder: Soft flat sole shoes, socks or bare feet if you like.
The open day is for everyone, not just members, so if you know someone that has suggested they would like to have a go at Lawn Bowls bring them along. There will be spare bowls available for those that do not have bowls.
SOCIAL TENNIS IN GINGIN COMMENCES
Social Tennis is back from the 17th of October every Thursday night with play from around 6.30pm. Memberships for families, adults and juniors will be available for purchase on the night or you can pay the social fee and play for just $10 per week of play. Please feel free to BYO drinks and nibblies.
New members and old faces are always welcome and let's make this season the best yet!!
For any additional information please like and follow our Facebook page or feel free to contact us through email or Facebook. James Whitely / 0458 566 007 / Facebook @gingintennisclub
Don’t know what to do over the October School Holidays?
Check out the City of Joondalup’s Spring Holiday Youth Program which is jam packed full of fun activities including: the movies, Latitude, Adventure World, caving, cupcake decorating, flying trapeze, Laser Quest and so much more. Registrations are now open, book your spot online. For further information call 9400 4228. Read more online.
ATP CUP TENNIS CELEBRITY IN PERTH
Rafael Nadal, representing Spain will be heading to Perth for the all-new season opening ATP Cup teams event to be held in Perth from January 3 to 8 next year. Read more visit the ATP Cup website.
Calendar For Community Special Dates and Events - eg. Odd Socks Day, World Teachers Day etc.
Event Calendar- Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural (DLGSC)
For more information on learning and development opportunities for coaches, officials, administrators, board members and committee members of State Sporting Associations, Peak Recreation Organisations and clubs.
Wheatbelt Calendar of Events
The Gingin Shire uses its website and Facebook page to promote local sporting groups and community events for free. If your group is having a fundraiser or event which is open to community members, drop them a line on 9575 5138 to assist with your promotion. The Shire covers Gingin to the coast and from Lancelin to Woodridge.
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Helen Sutherland
Community Development Officer
Mobile: 0419 604 101
Direct Tel: 9575 5162
Email: cdo@gingin.wa.gov.au
Web: www.gingin.wa.gov.au
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Cher Groves
Community Services and Events Officer
Mobile: 0429 951 131
Direct Tel: 9575 5138
Email: cseo@gingin.wa.gov.au
7 Brockman Street (PO Box 510)
Gingin WA 6503
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