We here at the Shire of Esperance Community Development Team love receiving information to share in this newsletter about upcoming local events, opportunities to engage with community, information to enhance community wellbeing as well as the promotion of the community-minded organisations and clubs who help to make Esperance such a wonderful region.
If you have a suggestion or information to share with the Esperance Community you are encouraged to send it to us at:
community@esperance.wa.gov.au
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Bring your own basketballs, netballs, roller-skates etc. and join in the fun on the courts at the Graham McKenzie Stadium
Commencing from 5 May 2023 for a trial period of 2 months, this Stadium will be open each Friday afternoon.
When: Weekly
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Cost: $5.00 (payable at the Leisure Centre, receipt presented to staff at the stadium)
Ages: 10 years +, children under 10 require constant parent/guardian supervision.
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Cameron the Magician is bringing his award-winning magic show "Abra Da-Cameron!" to Esperance!
A hilarious magic show that will leave the kids laughing, parents gasping, and the whole family asking, "How did he do that!?".
Cameron's highly energetic and humorous approach to magic is sure to fascinate children and parents alike. With a focus on interactivity, you might even get a chance to come up on stage and experience the magic in your very own hands!
An entertainer in WA for over ten years, his genuine compassion and commitment to entertainment will leave everyone feeling like they have made a new (very magical) best friend.
Purchase Tickets
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The Commissioner for Children and Young People invites WA young people aged 12–18 years to have a say on e-cigarette use (‘vaping’).
The Commissioner’s anonymous survey is now open, asking young people what they think about e-cigarettes, if these products worry or concern them, and what advice or support they would like from adults on vaping.
The survey is open until Monday, 5 June. The anonymous responses will be collated and the Commissioner will release a summary report later in 2023.
Please share the link to the survey with young people: bit.ly/3p3ifKk
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Becoming an Elected Council Member Forum
*Perth Event*
A free forum for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds considering standing for local council.
Are you passionate about your local community? Do you want to be able to influence change and ensure that community perspectives are heard? Have you ever thought about becoming a local government councillor?
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Local Government Division and Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) will be hosting a free forum for potential candidates from CaLD backgrounds to learn about the role and responsibilities of a local government councillor and how to become a candidate.
The forum will be introduced by the Minister for Local Government, Hon John Carey MLA, and feature a panel of serving councillors from CaLD backgrounds.
Session topics include:
- the work of local governments
- the role and responsibilities of local government councillors
- what knowledge and skills are important
- how to campaign and encourage people to vote for you.
The session also includes Q&A time to give you the opportunity to ask councillors about their experiences in the role and how you can become a candidate.
Registration is required and places are limited.
To register please email events@omi.wa.gov.au by 31 May 2023.
6:00pm to 8:00pm (registration from 5:30pm)
7 June 2023
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
246 Vincent Street Leederville
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Bran Nue Dae
2009 | Maturity rating:PG | 1h 21m
After running away from Catholic boarding school, an Australian teenager embarks on a life-changing musical road trip.
Starring:
Geoffrey Rush, Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Ernie Dingo, Magda Szubanski, Tom Budge, Deborah Mailman, Ningali Lawford & Dan Sultan
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Free Flu Vaccines In May
To help you stay well this winter, the WA Government is providing free influenza (flu) vaccines to everyone in Western Australia aged 6 months and over during May.
Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and those around you.
Interested in booking in for your free flu vaccine?
You can book an appointment at a participating GP or Aboriginal Medical Service (for those aged 6 months and above) or community pharmacy (for those aged 5 years and above).
Please note that while the vaccine is free, individual providers may charge a consultation or service fee.
Check with your provider when booking your appointment.
It’s important to also stay up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines. You can get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time.
Read more about the influenza (flu) vaccine.
Book your appointment now.
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The 2023 Community Scorecard has landed!
This survey gives all community members throughout the Shire of Esperance, from 14 – 104, an opportunity to inform Council, and the Shire, of the things they think are important.
How are we going?
What could we do better?
What would you like to see done in the future?
We’d love your input!
The Scorecard takes about 5-10 minutes to complete (if you’re happy to dash through the ratings, and are prepared with your priorities) but you could also take more time to write down your thoughts and give us a heap of detail.
Fill in a paper survey by hand, or you can complete it online https://catalyse.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RgOyv8WYVHbr6K by the 19 May, 2023.
The survey is conducted by independent research company, CATALYSE®, with all responses and comments dealt with in the strictest confidence. When reporting results CATALYSE® only presents aggregated data. The Shire does not have access to any information from individual respondents.
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