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In partnership with Active Ashburton Enabling stronger, connected clubs and communities Issue 25 September 2016
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Active AshburtonEnabling stronger, connected clubs and communities
Issue 25 September 2016
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The Shire of Ashburton organises workshops designed to assist your club or group to progress and develop sustainable practises. Individuals, clubs, and community organisations are encouraged to attend. Information on future workshops will be posted on the Shire of Ashburton website, community notice
boards and via the Active Ashburton email list.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email your request to [email protected]
Welcome message
Welcome!
Coming Events1 to 3 September Robe River Rodeo and Camp Draft, Rodeo Grounds,
Pannawonica
1 to 29 September Youth Boxing Program, every Thursday,
Paraburdoo Youth Centre, Paraburdoo
Saturday 3 September Drive-In screening The BFG and The Suicide Squad,
gates open 6.00pm, Drive In, Paraburdoo Tom Price Amateur Basketball Association Registration
and Information Day, 9.30am to 11.30am, outside Coles Supermarket, Tom Price
Tom Price Bowling Club Family Day and Membership Drive, 10.00am, Bowling Club, Tom Price
Drive-In screening Ice Age: Collision Course and Ghostbusters, gates open 6.00pm, Drive In, Tom Price
Tuesday 6 September Geocaching, 4.30pm to 6.00pm, Pannawonica Library,
Pannawonica
6 to 30 September Skill It Cooking Program, 10.00am to 2.00pm,
Tom Price Youth Centre, Tom Price
Friday 9 September 50's Friday Night Family Fun, 4.00pm to 6.00pm,
Community Hall, Pannawonica
Saturday 10 September 50's Spring Dance, 7.00pm to late, Community Hall,
Pannawonica Tom Price Amateur Swimming Club Registration
and Information Day, 10.00am to 12.00pm, outside Coles Supermarket, Tom Price
Another booming month ahead with loads of exciting activities on offer around our Shire. Get out and make the most of the spring sunshine, connect with your community and embrace this vibrant time of year. Enjoy community markets, a comedy show, costumed celebrations, family sporting days or attend an annual general meeting to get involved in a local club.
The winter sporting groups have been winding down their seasons and participating in North West championships. Get in touch with summer sporting clubs as they host registration and information days for their summer activities.
Our Inaugural Club President’s Social Evenings were held in Tom Price and Paraburdoo during August where the Club Development Team welcomed back Ian Crawford to facilitate an interactive session around ‘The Power of Influence’. It was great to see so many of our club leaders take the time to attend, developing relationships and collaborations with other local clubs.
We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter - please feel free to send us any feedback, or ask to be added to our mailing list [email protected]
Saturday 10 September Aboriginal All Stars Comedy Show, 7.00pm,
Karingal Function Centre, Paraburdoo Tom Price Women’s Softball Grand Final,
Tjiluna Oval, Tom Price Mountainview Sporting Club 30th Birthday Party, 8.00pm
to 11.30pm, Mountainview Sporting Club, Tom Price Panthers Football Club 2016
Best and Fairest Awards Night, 6.30pm, Tom Price Motel Function Room, Tom Price
Wednesday 14 September Nameless Jarndunmunha Festival Committee Annual
General Meeting, 7.00pm, Nameless Festival Committee Room, corner of Ceron Street, Tom Price
Thursday 15 September Tigers Football Club Annual General Meeting, 7.00pm,
club rooms, Tom Price
Saturday 17 September Tom Price Community Markets, 9.00am to 1.00pm,
shopping square, Tom Price Welcome to Town Event - Panna Be In It,
10.00am to 12.00pm Gumala Aboriginal Corporation Consultation
Meeting and Annual General Meeting, 10.00am, Ashburton Hall, Paraburdoo
16 - 18 September Northwest Tee-Ball Championships,
Clem Thompson Oval, Tom Price
27 September to 6 October School Holiday Program, All towns
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NewsNameless Jardunmunha FestivalThis year the 2016 Nameless Jardunmunha Festival celebrated its 45th year in Tom Price. The theme was our “Ore-some” Pilbara. Kicking off with an art exhibition and awards night, the festival continued with two days of entertainment, live music, market stalls, family activities and carnival rides. The festival concluded in a big bang of colourful fireworks for the delighted crowd.
The community float parade was a highlight of the festival. Tom Price schools, sporting clubs and community groups featured in the colourful parade through the main street of Tom Price. Winning school group was Tom Price Primary School and runner-up was North Tom Price Primary School. Community group winner was Nameless Playgroup with Tom Price BMX Club as runner-up. The local business winner was Westpac.
Olympic Day in PannawonicaPannawonica Primary School hosted an Olympics Day to celebrate the commencement of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The children participated in a range a different sporting and educational activities related to the Olympic theme and the spirit of the Games. The day finished with a Great Olympic Moments and Movie Night at the community hall.
Maggie Dent TourParents and educators were delighted to have Maggie Dent ‘The Queen of common-sense’ come to the Pilbara to share her wisdom in early August. Tom Price Community Resource Centre organised a Personal Development session for teachers with Maggie on Tuesday 2 August. ‘Dare to be exceptional as a teacher’ was well attended by 45 educators from Tom Price schools and Paraburdoo Primary School.
Over the following 2 days, more than 100 Tom Price and Paraburdoo residents joined Maggie’s popular sessions, devouring her insight into raising and understanding children.
In Tom Price Maggie delivered her popular topic ‘Boys, Boys, Boys’ coordinated by Nintirri Centre. In Paraburdoo Maggie presented ‘Real kids in an unreal world’, themed around resilience, held at Ashburton Hall. Her ‘Back to Basics’ session was held at Karingal Function Centre. Karingal staff provided a crèche for the session which allowed parents with children under five years an opportunity to attend.
On Friday Maggie conducted two ‘Dare to be exceptional’ sessions in Pannawonica. A morning community session was attended by 54 local residents and a PD session with Pannawonica Primary School was attended by 19 teachers.
The tour was made possible by local organisations Nintirri Centre, Tom Price Community Resource Centre, Karingal Neighbourhood Centre, Paraburdoo Primary School P&C and Pannawonica Primary School who contributed financially and assisted in the coordination to bring Maggie to the Shire. This enabled the leveraging of Rio Tinto and Shire of Ashburton partnership funding.
Olympic Day in PannawonicaPannawonica Primary School hosted an Olympics Day to celebrate the commencement of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The children participated in a range a different sporting and educational activities related to the Olympic theme and the spirit of the Games. The day finished with a Great Olympic Moments and Movie Night at the community hall.
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News The Pannawonica Garden PartyLanterns, fairy lights and a starlight sky was the backdrop for a traditional style Garden Party held at the Rocks in Pannawonica on Saturday 20 August. Old fashioned sweets and lemonade were available while jazz band Libby Hammers Duo entertained the 170 locals who picnicked and played on the grass.
“It was a great night out for the family, it was cruisy, relaxed and had a positive vibe which has been missing from Panna lately.” - Pannawonica local resident.
Local student competing in National World Skills CompetitionParaburdoo local Sarah Jones will be representing WA in Business Services in the National World Skills Competition in Melbourne 6 - 8 October. World Skills is Australia’s largest trades and skills competition. Sarah was eligible to compete in World Skills as she is undertaking Certificate II in Business as part of her studies at Tom Price Senior High School through the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS).
In November 2015, Sarah competed in the North West WA World Skills competition and came first in the Business Services area for the region. She was then awarded the Gold medal in Perth in December as the State Winner of the World Skills Competition for Business Services. We wish Sarah well representing herself, her family, school, community and the state in early October.
Active Ashburton Sports Star AwardsThe Active Ashburton Sports Star Awards aim to recognise and reward the outstanding achievements and contributions that individuals and clubs have made to sport in the Shire of Ashburton.
Nominations are now open!
Nominations are encouraged from all members of the community. If you have a team-mate, player, club volunteer, coach or umpire that you would like to recognise for their efforts and achievements in sport they can be nominated in one of 7 categories:• SportsmanoftheYear• SportswomanoftheYear• JuniorSportsStaroftheYear(11andunder)• YouthSportsStaroftheYear(12-17)• Coach/UmpireoftheYear• ClubVolunteeroftheYear• ClubofTheYear
Nominations will close on Tuesday 1 November 2016.
Winners will be announced at a glittering presentation night:
PARABURDOO - Ashburton Hall, Saturday 12 November, 7.00pm to 10.00pm
TOM PRICE - Clem Thompson Memorial Oval and Sports Pavilion, Friday 18 November, 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Pick up a nomination form from the Community Development Office in Tom Price, the Library in Paraburdoo, or by emailing [email protected] or contacting your local Club Development Officer.
Fortescue National Football League Grand Final - The Saints rise again!The mighty Paraburdoo Saints won back to back premierships with a win over Tom Price Towns on Saturday 30 July at The Clem Thompson Memorial Oval. Congratulations to Brett Mitchell who won the Charlie Salmon medal for best on ground.
A nail-biting game to the finish saw Saints 15.9 (99) defeat Towns 10.9 (69).
Brett Mitchell - Paraburdoo Saints Football Club.
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Pots of GoldGrants, sponsorships and fundraisers
Catalyst Community Arts FundFunding Body: Community Arts Network WA
Opens: Now
Closes: 30 September for projects starting in 2016
Amount: up to $15,000
Purpose of grant: This fund focuses on the
community learning new skills, experiencing and
participating in the arts. The Catalyst Community
Art Fund supports projects that facilitate and
support WA community-determined arts and
culture activities that express local culture and
identity and promote the values of community
empowerment, social inclusion, respect for diversity
and self-determination.
Applications: online
Website:http://www.canwa.com.au/wp-content/
uploads/2015/07/Catalyst-Guidelines-2015.pdf
The Active Ashburton Team are available to help your club or group identify and access the pots of gold that are available to help you grow. Funding sources includes grants, sponsorships and fundraisers. The Shire of Ashburton also has a range of community sponsorships and grants available to clubs or groups in our area.
If you have a specific project in mind, talk to us about how you can fund it. Some grants now on offer:
Pilbara Community Chest FundFunding Body: Royalties for Regions and Pilbara Development CommissionOpens: NowCloses: 4.30pm Monday 3 October 2016Amount: Upto$50,000(fundingavailablein2016/17and2017/18financialyears)Who can apply? Incorporated organisations with a registered ABN. Eligible applicants may includelocalgovernments,voluntary/not-forprofit organisations, educational institutions (eg.UniversitiesandParentsandCitizensAssociations), philanthropic foundations and community organisations.Purpose of grant. The Community Chest Fund invests in projects which assist in attracting investment, increasing jobs, and improving quality of life to improve economic and communityinfrastructure and services in the Pilbara region. Funding is available to assist the development of infrastructure, services and community projects intended to build vibrant regions with strong economies.Applications: Post: PO Box 544, Port Hedland WA 6721Deliver: Shop 2, 6 Wedge Street, Port HedlandEmail: [email protected]:http://www.pdc.wa.gov.au/our-focus/grants-funding/community-chest
Pilbara Regional Grants SchemeFunding Body: Royalties for Regions and Pilbara
Development Commission
Opens: now
Closes: 4.30pm Monday 3 October 2016
Amount: Between $50,001 and $300,000
(funding available after 1 July 2017)
Who can apply? Incorporated organisations
with a registered ABN. Eligible applicants may
includelocalgovernments,voluntary/not-for
profit organisations, educational institutions
(eg.UniversitiesandParentsandCitizens
Associations), philanthropic foundations and
community organisations.
Purpose of grant. The Regional Grants Scheme
invests in projects which assist in attracting
investment, increasing jobs, and improving quality
of life to improve economic and community
infrastructure and services in the Pilbara region.
Funding is available to assist the development of
infrastructure, services and community projects
intended to build vibrant regions with strong
economies.
Applications: Post: PO Box 544, Port Hedland
WA 6721
Deliver: Shop 2, 6 Wedge Street, Port Hedland
Email: [email protected]
Website:http://www.pdc.wa.gov.au/our-focus/
grants-funding/regional-grants
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Volunteer of the month award
Do you have someone in your club who deserves a Triple A rating? Request a Volunteer
of the Month nomination form by emailing: [email protected]
Mick SmithMick has been committed to the Tom Price Softball Association for many years, holding the President’s role for the past few seasons. Most recently, Mick took on the role of President for the Fortescue National FootballLeague(FNFL).UnderMick’sleadershipthecompetition has grown to see bigger crowds, more competitive teams and the return of a game between Newman and FNFL. This season Mick has taken on the role of secretary for the Fortescue Cricket Association and plays vital roles in local Tom Price sporting clubs - Tigers Football Club, Scorchers Football Club, and UnitedSoftballClub.
Thank you Mick for supporting our local clubs and inspiring volunteers!
Name: Mick Smith
Occupation: Production Supervisor.
Number of years in your town? 16 years.
What is your favourite thing about your town? The community spirit of a small town where most people are willing to chip in to help someone out.
How would you describe your personality? Strong minded, honest, loyal and always willing to help out.
What hobbies and activities do you like? Quality time with my family and anything sport (watching or playing).
Who or what inspires you? My wife, Stephanie and my two girls Mia and Brooklyn.
What volunteer work do you currently do? President for the football league, secretary for men’s softball and cricket. I also manage my softball team as well as helping out with the cricket and football teams. Statistician for women’s softball.
What motivates you to volunteer? I volunteer because I enjoy it and I understand that without volunteers we don’t have the sports or the community events in this town. I take my hat off to the Nameless Committee who every year give us a great event which involves a lot of work behind the scenes.
Why do you think people don’t volunteer? It’s not for everyone. Some people just don’t want to, other people couldthinkthereistoomuchwork/timeinvolvedwhenthere isn’t, or they just don’t know where to start.
How can we encourage more people to volunteer? Just start! There are no special skills, just experience. Volunteering for a community group is not hard if you manageyourtime/roleadequately.
Contact usClub and Capacity Development ManagerPeter Bracegirdle 9189 5444
Club Development OfficersParaburdoo: Belinda Mortlock 9190 2230
Tom Price: Joy Lewis 9188 5440 [email protected]
Youth Recreation Officer Pannawonica: Bethany Campbell 9134 9504
Community Capacity Building Coordinator Jennifer Withers 9190 2225
Active Ashburton Award
Mick Smith (R) with Glen Jackovich.
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Club NewsTom Price Amateur Swimming ClubThe Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 21 June. Jody Goesch was elected President along with a strong committee to support the club.
A registration and information stall will be held between 10.00am and 12.00pm on Saturday 10 September outside Coles supermarket. The season will begin in the first week of Term 4 when the Vic Hayton Memorial Pool re-opens.
Email: [email protected]
Tom Price Men’s ShedThe Men’s Shed is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-commercial organisation that is accessible to all men. The primary activity is to provide a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace, in their own time and in the company of other men.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Tom Price Men’s Shed please email [email protected] or contact President Justin Robinson on 0409 750 614.
Panthers Football ClubPanthers Football Club 2016 Best and Fairest Awards Night will be held on Saturday 10 September. Tickets must be purchased prior to 6 September. Adult - $100, Junior - $50, Child - Free, Life members - Free. Ticket includes 3 course meal and drinks throughout the night.
Theme for the evening is ‘Then & Now’. Come and see the display showcasing where Panthers started and the journey throughout the years. If anyone has any Panthers memorabilia, old photos, jerseys etc, please contact the club so we can add to the display.
Email: [email protected] Ph. 0417 093 380.
Tom Price Amateur Basketball AssociationSeniors, Juniors and Mini Ball registrations are now open. Membership fees will need to be paid by the 22 September via sporting pulse link available on our Facebook page.
Senior team nominations can also be submitted. Team nomination forms are due by 12 September.
A registration and information day will be held 9.00am to 11.00am on Saturday 3 September in front of Coles supermarket. Hope to see you there! For further information please check our Facebook page: Tom Price Amateur Basketball Association
Mountain View Sporting ClubThe Mountain View Sporting Club is turning 30!! Come celebrate with an 80’s theme night. 18+ event.
Saturday 10 September. 8.00pm - 11.30pm. MusicbyPilbaraPopUp.FREEENTRYformembers, $10 cover charge for guests. Ph. (08) 9189 1796.
Tom Price Bowling ClubThe Bowling Club’s new committee has been working hard to create a space that families can enjoy. A Family Day and membership drive will be held at 10.00am on Saturday 3 September followed by a night of ‘Bogan Bowls’. Come dressed as your favourite Bogan and enjoy live music and a DJ. A Gourmet BBQ will be available. Sunday Session @ The Bowlo commences on Sunday 4 September from noon.
Barefoot and Corporate Bowls are on the agenda, so start organising your team.
Club membership: Family $40 and Single $20.
For more information please contact Club President Al Clayton on 0467 746 191 or Facebook page: Tom Price Bowling Club.
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Club News Paraburdoo Motorcycle ClubAugust 6 and 7 saw the last local motocross round in Paraburdoo for 2016. Sadly some long time members will be moving on, but the club looks forward to welcoming new families in 2017.
“So impressed with the improvement so many riders have made this season. To watch how smooth and fast some kids have become while I was flagging and on the gate makes me proud, so I can imagine how the parents are feeling! There are going to be some guns come out of our club that's for sure.” - Vice President Nathan Grylls.
Paraburdoo Tee-Ball AssociationThe end of season windup was held on 20 August at Federation Park, Paraburdoo Oval. Players enjoyed a sausage sizzle and icy poles and were awarded medals for their great efforts. Teams are training hard for the North West Tee-Ball competition being held in Tom Price on 17 and 18 September. Paraburdoo residents are encouraged to travel over to cheer on our teams as they compete against Tom Price, Karratha, Wickham, Port Hedland and Newman.
Pannawonica Playgroup Pannawonica Playgroup is a community group that caters to children from 0-7 years encouraging interaction and global development through playtime and adventure. New parents are welcome to attend and it is a great opportunity to discuss any aspect of parenting. Craft time runs on a Wednesday and sensory play on a Friday from 9.30am - 12.00pm. All enquires to [email protected]
Pannawonica Youth ClubPannawonica Youth Club are now hosting ‘Destination Imagination’ a 4 week block as part of the Pride of Pannawonica Youth Program. There is a total of 47 children registered for the program which focuses on creative thinking and team building.
Pannawonica Swimming ClubPannawonica Swimming Club have elected a newcommitteeforthe2016/17swimseasonand are gearing up for another bumper year. The season will kick off with a fun filled registration night on 14 October followed by the first squad training on Monday 18 October. Squad training is held every Monday and Friday from 3.45pm. For enquiries please contact the club: [email protected]
Paraburdoo Amateur Swimming ClubPASC is a dedicated and motivated club encouraging people of all ages to get in the water to learn to swim, train for fun, improve health and if interested, compete in Pilbara and state wide competitions. Stay tuned for details on registrations, coaching courses and swimming lessons. For more information email [email protected].
Paraburdoo Netball AssociationCongratulations to all the players who competed in the Grand Final on 11 August. A close game to finish a strong season. Team Joffre defeated Samson, 33 to 22 points.
Mixed Netball is coming! Due to the huge interest in spring mixed netball the club plan to run a competition on Wednesday nights starting in October. Cost will be $100 pp for new registrations and $50 for current 2016 members. More details will be updated on Facebook page: Paraburdoo Netball Association Inc.
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Club ProfileTom Price Tennis Club About: Tom Price Tennis club has three well-maintained synthetic grass tennis courts, two with lights and is conveniently located on Willow Road in the centre of town. Casual tennis court hire is $10 with an extra charge of $2 an hour for lights. The club welcomes new members and registration forms are available from the club.
Training days / club nights: Visit “Tom Price Tennis Club” on Facebook for information on social tennis events.
Information for new members:Uponjoiningandpaying fees, a new member is issued with a key which gives you access to the courts at all times. Non-members are asked to pay $4.00 if playing with a member.
Membership fees: Membership financial period runs from 1 April to 31 March annually. A tiered membership fee is available for joining during the year.
12 months:Family$100/Single$70
Key deposit: $20
Clinics and competitive competitions: Tennis West Coaching Courses will be held from 21 -23 October 2016. The course is open to all interested players in the community. All levels welcome, including beginners. For more information please contact one of the committee members listed.
Contact Information:President: Pauly Bradley 0474 852 010Secretary: Alyse Pitman 0457 550 400Treasurer: Catherine Quinn 9189 2014
Kidsport
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KidSport enables Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible youth aged 5 to 18 years. Applicants who have a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card, or are referred by a recognised agent, can apply for a voucher to cover the cost of fees to join a KidSport registered club in their local government area. A maximum of $200 is available per child per calendar year.
KidSport registered clubs Tom Price BMX Club Tom Price Amateur Basketball
Association Tom Price Netball Association Tom Price Amateur Swimming
Club Fortescue Cricket Association Scorchers Cricket Club Stealers Softball Club Tom Price Tom Price Junior Soccer
Association Fortescue Junior Football
League Rebels Cricket Club Tom Price Tom Price Tee-Ball Association Tom Price Tennis Club Tom Price Gymnastics Paraburdoo Saints Cricket Club Paraburdoo Amateur Swimming
Club Paraburdoo Netball Association Paraburdoo Saints Football Club
Paraburdoo Tee-Ball Association Paraburdoo Junior Soccer Club Pannawonica Swimming Club
KidSport Referral agents - Tom Price Trish Calder - Disability
Services Commission Katherine Joyce - Tom Price
Youth Centre Shirlene Gotz - Mission
Australia David Ellam - Tom Price Senior
High School
KidSport Referral agents - Paraburdoo Steven Wiseman - Principal,
Paraburdoo Primary School Craig Richards - Physical
Education and Science Teacher, Paraburdoo Primary School
If you wish to register your child for the KidSport program please contact your club or your local Club Development Officer.
Keeping active, having a sense of belonging and having a purpose in life are all good for our mental health and wellbeing. We not only feel happier, but we can cope better with problems and stress. Just try it.
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