As per 4.77 of the Local Government Act 1995 please find a copy of the Results Notice for the City of Kwinana, plus detailed ‘calculation steps report’ that outlines the distribution of preferences.
Due to the power outage tonight’s Ordinary Council Meeting will be held via teams. Unfortunately, live streaming will not be available, however the video will be posted to the City’s social channels after the meeting.
In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Kwinana hereby advertises its intention to dispose of the following property by way of lease; 62-64 Sloan Dr, Leda.
It is hereby notified for public information that with effective dates as stated below, the following persons have been appointed as Poundkeepers and Ranger pursuant to Part XX, Section 449 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960.
Find information and inspiration on a range of health and activity topics.
Physical activity could be any activity that makes you move your body, increases your heart rate, and makes you breathe faster. This could include:
There are many benefits to being active, including:
Want to know more about how much activity you need? Read the evidence-based recommendations for physical activity for different age groups on the Department of Health website.
Are you meeting the recommendations for physical activity? Find out using LiveLighter's activity calculator. The LiveLighter website includes information, tips, advice and recipes as well as a free app to help people maintain a healthy weight through healthy eating and physical activity.
Looking for ideas for being active? The LiveLighter website has some great tips on how you can incorporate physical activity into your life.
The City also delivers the following free community health and fitness activities through its Healthy Lifestyles Program. All activities run in 10-week blocks. Registrations essential via the City of Kwinana Eventbrite page. For additional details please contact the Healthy and Active Lifestyle Project Officer at 08 9439 0271.
Mums Who Move
A 60-minute tailored exercise program for all Kwinana mums interested in:
Outdoor Fitness for Over 50’s
Build strength and improve mobility in these 60-minute sessions involving 40 - 45 minutes exercise (the remaining time will be dedicated to sharing fitness information and questions). Strength exercises will involve standing and seated postures using equipment such as resistance bands and dumbbells. We’ll get in some ‘huff and puff’ activities to improve your fitness with a combination of brisk walking and whole-body movements.
Beginner sessions cater to those looking to get started with activity. Advanced (Bootcamp) sessions cater to those who are already active and looking to do more.
Yoga
Enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being by starting your day with 60 minutes of Yoga that can be tailored for all abilities.
Dance-based Fitness
Move to fun music, you will groove, sweat, and have a blast while getting fit in this 60-minute session featuring a mix of dancing, boxing, aerobic movement, and body weight exercises.
Outdoor Active in collaboration with Kwinana Recquatic
Join us for a 45-60 minute session run by your favourite Recquatic instructors over eight weeks in Autumn, for a variety of activities including but not limited to mindfulness, bootcamp, and strength and conditioning.
Learn about the quantity and type of food that is linked to health and well-being by reading the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
Looking for some more resources on healthy eating? The LiveLighter website includes information, tips, advice and recipes as well as a free app to help people maintain a healthy weight through healthy eating and physical activity.
Did you know that alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia? Alcohol can be harmful to the person consuming alcohol, as well as to people around them. Read more about the health risks of consuming alcohol and how you can minimise these risks on the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) website and Alcohol. Think Again.
Smoking tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death and diseases such as various types of cancer, heart disease, and stomach ulcers. To learn more about efforts to reduce smoking in WA, and for help with resources to quit smoking please visit Make Smoking History. For more information on the harm caused by e-cigarettes and vapes, please visit https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/vaping.
“Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” (World Health Organisation, 2018).
Did you know that the City of Kwinana is partnering with Act Belong Commit, Australia's longest running mental health promotion campaign, to encourage our community to take action to improve and perfect their mental health and wellbeing? This can be as simple as Act Belong Commit:
Act. Do something. Keep active - mentally, physically, socially, spiritually, culturally... go for a walk, say hello, read a book, meditate or pray. Belong. Do something with someone. Keep connected - to friends, family and your community. Join a book club, sports team, take a cooking class or go to community events. Commit. Do something meaningful, important and valuable to you. Volunteer, learn something new, take on a challenge, take up a cause, help a neighbour.
Act Belong Commit has hundreds of fun, free or low-cost activities to help you improve your mental health and well-being. From local clubs to learning a new skill, there's something for everyone. Search the Activity Finder now at actbelongcommit.org.au