Win More Living Well: Support Group

Indigenous Futures Challenge

Saver Plus

Saver Plus is a program to enhance financial skills, and to develop (and keep) good savings habits. Since 2003, Saver Plus has supported more than 60,000 people to start saving.

Saver Plus has helped overcome the barriers around education expenses. And sets families up for a brighter future.

To be eligible You must have all of the following:

A Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
an eligible Centrelink payment*
Be studying yourself OR have a child in school (can be starting school next year)
Have regular income from work (either yourself or your partner)* including Carers Payment / Child Support / Cash in hand
Be 18+ years old
Agree to join in free online financial education workshops called MoneyMinded
Not completed Saver Plus previously

* Many types of income and Centrelink payments are eligible, see the Saver Plus terms and conditions for more information.

To check on your eligibility and receive a call back, please enquire at - Our Saver Plus financial literacy program (thesmithfamily.com.au) or call 1300 610 355 and a local coordinator will contact you directly.

Football and Futsal Training

Contact Byford Venom Futsal Club if you would like to be part of the soccer/futsal community!

Showcase in Pixels: Art Competition 2024

Showcase in Pixels is the preeminent Local Government Art Competition, hosted by WALGA, with entries received from 139 Member Councils. This year, Local Governments will receive and submit multiple artworks to WALGA representing their community, culminating in an announcement of the winning works displayed on the iconic digital tower at the heart of Yagan Square.

The 2024 Showcase in Pixels art competition is now open! Interested groups or individuals are invited to submit an art piece to communityactivation@sjshire.wa.gov.au by 12noon Friday 20 September, see below and attached for full details.

This Year's Theme: ‘Heroes Among Us’

Our core theme this year invites artists to cast a spotlight on those whose dedication and selflessness transcend the ordinary, contributing to the fabric of our communities. This could range from realistic portraits capturing the steely determination of a first responder to abstract interpretations that convey the essence of community service. The artwork may include mixed media, digital art, paintings, sculptures, or any form of visual art that resonates with the theme.

Competition Categories:

Junior Primary School(s) - Up to Year 3
Upper Primary School(s) - Up to Year 6
Secondary School(s) - Up to Year 12
Community Group(s)
Non-Professional - Individual
Professional - Individual

Prizes for Each Category:

Artwork displayed on the iconic digital tower in Yagan Square, Perth CBD
$250 voucher for art supplies
Finalist certificate

Big Blue Table - Beyond Blue

This October, Mental Health Month, Beyond Blue is inviting you to fight the stigma of mental health one meal at a time. Host your guests, share a meal, start meaningful conversations and help raise funds for those facing anxiety, depression and suicide.

Getting together for a meal with friends, family and co-workers can do wonders for your mental health - and now, it can help people all across Australia! Nearly half of us will experience a mental health condition in our lifetime — so let’s ensure that no one struggles alone.

Whether hosting a pot-luck lunch at home, decking your office out in blue, or having a picnic in the park, each meal you have can lead to life-saving conversations.

Receive a free host kit with conversation starters, decorations and more to help you host a Big Blue Table. Register yourself, workplace or school at bigbluetable.com.au

Perth Symphony Orchestra🎻

Some upcoming shows and programs from the Perth Symphony Orchestra.

WA STORIES

‘WA Stories’ is the latest exciting series of Chamber Music.

Dive into a spellbinding odyssey where extraordinary music, captivating visuals and vivid narration unveil stories of renowned and forgotten figures that made a stamp on WA history under ‘Otto’ the blue whale at Hacket Hall, WA Museum Boola Bardip.

The three stories:

‘Prima’ (The story of Lucette Aldous) – Fri 27 Sep and Sat 28 Sep
‘Hope, Hardship and a Fortunate Life’ (the story of Albert Facey) – Fri 11 Oct and Sat 12 Oct

Check out our little video insight here on what to expect for these very special events:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDSwFIElemg

Maths Online

Jobs & Skills Centre

School Student Broadband Initiative

Are you eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative?

The Australian Government has launched the School Student Broadband Initiative to provide free home internet for one year for up to 30,000 unconnected Australian families with school-aged students.

The program is available to all students who lack an active nbn connection at home. Families can register until Dec 2024.

To be eligible, families must:

Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school.
Not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn®) Internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
Live in a home that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection – this will be checked for you.

Families can be directed to the following to register:

Visit www.infrastructure.gov.au/media-communications-arts/internet/national-broadband-network/school-student-broadband-initiative-ssbi
Call 1800 954 610 (10am – 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday)

Graffiti Awareness

🚫 We need your help combat vandalism in our Shire❗

If you see graffiti or witness any anti-social behaviour, please report it via the link below.

Graffiti is a criminal offence, can be offensive and disrespectful, as well as costly for our community. If you’re a resident or a rate payer, we need your help to keep our Shire beautiful!✨🌿

Uniform Shop

Uniform Store Now Open