Local Links
Here are some links, useful for Banksia Grove locals.
Aboriginal Links
www.whadjuk.info
Banksia Grove is part of the traditional aboriginal Whadjuk nation, within the greater Nyoongar area. For more information on what this means, go to www.whadjuk.info
Make sure you nod & smile whenever you see an aboriginal local. Respect!
Moorditj Yarning
At the BG Centre, Moorditj Yarning runs art and relationships programs specifically for aboriginal people.
Contact the centre, or, Debbie Singh or Jan Woodland.
Also, local identity, Gary Heir.
Banksia Grove is part of the traditional aboriginal Whadjuk nation, within the greater Nyoongar area. For more information on what this means, go to www.whadjuk.info
Make sure you nod & smile whenever you see an aboriginal local. Respect!
Moorditj Yarning
At the BG Centre, Moorditj Yarning runs art and relationships programs specifically for aboriginal people.
Contact the centre, or, Debbie Singh or Jan Woodland.
Also, local identity, Gary Heir.
Banksia Grove Partnership - Developers
www.banksiagrove.net.au
The developers of Banksia Grove are now a partnership between
Landstart, PRM and Walker.
Brad Goodlet is the Community Development Manager. He's really good at not taking over, but yet enabling us.
There's even a Community Grant scheme, to seed fund any good ideas we have.
Contact Brad on 0408 886 164, or email bgoodlet@banksiagrove.net.au
And here's a draft Welcome Pack, choc full of helpful info to get you set up in Banksia Grove
The developers of Banksia Grove are now a partnership between
Landstart, PRM and Walker.
Brad Goodlet is the Community Development Manager. He's really good at not taking over, but yet enabling us.
There's even a Community Grant scheme, to seed fund any good ideas we have.
Contact Brad on 0408 886 164, or email bgoodlet@banksiagrove.net.au
And here's a draft Welcome Pack, choc full of helpful info to get you set up in Banksia Grove
| Developers-Draft-welcome-pack.doc |
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity are planning a build in Banksia Grove soon.
Where is it? Who should apply? What are the conditions? How can it benefit more than just one household? What is sweat equity?
Have a look here: www.habitat.org.au/wa
Where is it? Who should apply? What are the conditions? How can it benefit more than just one household? What is sweat equity?
Have a look here: www.habitat.org.au/wa
Police
Police Emergency Information site
Dial 131 444 for emergencies
- Report dodgy stuff as much and as often as you can. Wanneroo Police: 9406 2244
They may not always be able to do something, but the more scraps of information they get, the more of a picture they build up to respond effectively.
Dial 131 444 for emergencies
- Report dodgy stuff as much and as often as you can. Wanneroo Police: 9406 2244
They may not always be able to do something, but the more scraps of information they get, the more of a picture they build up to respond effectively.
PAV - People Against Vandalism
PAV clean up the town - literally!
But they're more than a clean up service. There's a lot more we can do to develop pride and awareness, and PAV likes to link all the approaches together.
Online Reporting Form, and much more, at - PAV (People Against Vandalism): 1800 44 22 55
But they're more than a clean up service. There's a lot more we can do to develop pride and awareness, and PAV likes to link all the approaches together.
Online Reporting Form, and much more, at - PAV (People Against Vandalism): 1800 44 22 55
Parliamentarians
Wanneroo Council
www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au
North Ward Councillor: Laura Gray 0408 105 784
North Ward Councillor: Norm Hewer 9306 8024
North Ward Councillor: Laura Gray 0408 105 784
North Ward Councillor: Norm Hewer 9306 8024
Strong Families
Helping families solve difficult problems.
Do you, or someone you know, have trouble making ends meet? Keeping up with all the pieces? In trouble?
The Strong Families program contact details are as follows:
Jamie Jackson, Coordinator STRONG families North Metropolitan District
Tel: (08) 92466126 Mobile:0429083299 Facsimile: (08) 92466112
Jamie.Jackson@strongfamilies.wa.gov.au
Dept of Child Protection
Ground Floor, Joondalup House, 8 Davidson Terrace Joondalup WA 6027
(PO Box 115, Joondalup WA 6919)
Tel: 08 93013600 Fax: 08 93013601
For after hours matters Crisis Care is available 24/7 on 08 9223 1111 (Free Call 1800 199 008).
The Mandatory Reporting Service for reporting of sexual abuse (only applies to certain mandated positions) is 1800 000 599.
