City of Subiaco

Last week, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Sundowner, and honoured Sylvia Wright with the Volunteer of the Year Award for her almost 20 years of volunteering service with the City. Sylvia currently organises the weekly Seniors Coffee Club catch-up, and is an advocate for the City's Positive Ageing program. Mayor David McMullen said, "Each of the City's volunteers - whether they volunteer with us directly, or with other community organisations operating within our district - play a vital role in creating community." Read more about the event and our volunteers here: https://bit.ly/3CJneql

We're proud to announce that the City of Subiaco has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Most Accessible Communities WA Awards 2024! The nomination is for accessible services and events such as Sensory Rhyme Time and Dementia-Friendly Services at Subiaco Library, and the sunset@subi concerts which include an Auslan interpreter at each performance. Mayor David McMullen said, "We’re constantly exploring ways to ensure people living with disability have full access to our services and events, enabling them to participate fully in all aspects of community life." Congratulations to everyone involved! Read more about the nomination here: https://bit.ly/3YRNG8B

This week, we held our inaugural Industry Insights Series luncheon for Subi's buzzing creative industry sector. The event was designed as an interactive 'think tank'; an opportunity for local business owners and workers to chat all things Subi and business...now and into the future. Thanks for everyone who joined in the luncheon. Ideas were flowing and it was great to be able to connect.

Calling all local business owners: Come and speak to a business advisor from the Small Business Development Corporation at our office in Hay Street this month! We'll be hosting Marie Cloughley, an SBDC advisor, for a day of one to one sessions offering help, advice, and support to local business owners. Topics include writing a business plan, business licenses and premises, marketing, financial management and more. Sessions will be held on Tuesday 26 November from 9am to 3pm. Email ecodev@subiaco.wa.gov.au to reserve your spot, and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fFiwrQ

"Remembrance Day is an appropriate time for us all to remember our country's past and pay homage to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice or simply just survived. There are about 280 names on the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial behind me, reminding us of the sacrifice made by Subiaco in the First and Second World Wars." - Peter Hopper, President of the Subiaco-Shenton Park RSL Sub Branch. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rankin Gardens for our Remembrance Day Service this morning. Lest we forget.

Congratulations are in order for our Planning team, who took home five awards, including a Commendation in the prestigious Minister's Award and the PIA WA President's Award, at the Planning Institute of Australia's State Awards over the weekend! The City was recognised for excellence in the areas of Climate Change and Resilience, and Performance and Innovation in Development. A tertiary student project by Planning Officer Liam Page was also recognised for its innovative approach to incorporating First Nations knowledge into urban planning. Mayor David McMullen said, "Our planners go about their work with a focus on high quality development, productive partnerships, and an emphasis on community benefit. With this planning team, the City will continue its good work bringing together town planning, sustainability and community engagement, to encourage the best possible outcomes for our built and natural environments." Congratulations to the team! Read more about the awards here: https://bit.ly/4eneMKn

A big congratulations to See Subiaco, the City of Subiaco's destination marketing team, who took out bronze in the Tourism Marketing & Campaigns category in the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards! 🎉 The award recognises 'Summer in Subi', a campaign that ran over the 2023-24 summer season and included Subi Spritz, the Subi Night Market, the 'tis the SEEson' Christmas lights trail and the Eat Shop Live magazine, amongst other events and initiatives. Mayor David McMullen said, "Campaigns like 'Summer in Subi' have kept Subiaco top of mind, all year round. The See Subiaco events calendar, and ongoing destination marketing, is building a strong 'Subi' brand and positioning our City as a standout destination." Read more about the award win and campaign here: https://bit.ly/4ekXBZP Tourism Council Western Australia #watourismawards2024

Congratulations to our Community Development team who took out the Connecting Communities award (population over 15,000) at the LG Professionals WA Honour Awards on Tuesday night! The award recognised the City's IDAHOBIT Rainbow Procession project, which saw two local LGBTQIA+ support groups at Perth Modern School and Shenton College come together to parade down Rokeby Road with rainbow umbrellas to raise awareness and improve the social wellbeing of young LGBTQIA+ people in Subiaco. After the event, all the participants reported feeling happier, safer and more connected. One student said, "Walking down Rokeby Road with the rainbow umbrellas was my favourite part. It showed the community that we exist. And it was really nice to see so many people smiling at us." Read more about the award and project here: https://bit.ly/4fCSmWq

A financial contribution from the City has helped revitalise the Daglish Tennis Club; an important part of the local community for the past 90 years. At a special family fun day event yesterday, Mayor David McMullen officially opened the newly refurbished clubroom and ablution block, and the club welcomed people to play a few games and socialise with fellow players. Mayor David McMullen said, "I applaud the members for their commitment to the tennis club, and their combined efforts towards the facility upgrades. Now the job is done, I hope the club members can enjoy the new amenities, attract some new people to club, and of course - play lots of tennis.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3Tx7EnO

A big congratulations to our Economic Development and Place team, who were crowned a State Winner for Best Small Event at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium for Subi Blooms 2024! Subi Blooms 2024 featured a whopping 19 floral installations designed by local artists, and a bespoke interactive art piece called 'Stem by Stem'. Senior Project Officer Laura Lewsey represented the City at the ceremony. Well done to everyone involved 👏