JUNE 2014HEDLAND’S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

With the support of the Well Women’s Centre, an official walking group will be starting soon. New resident, Ree Barrow, suggested to the Well Women’s Centre staff that they might like to get involved in organising a Heart Foundation Walking group - Australia’s largest network of free community-based walking groups that are led by volunteer walk

organisers. As a result, the Well Women’s Centre has committed to coordinating this activity with Ree. Details are still being nutted out and liaison is taking place with the Heart Foundation.

Tracey Morrison from the Well Women’s Centre said, “Our goal is to have a couple of groups that can be accessible to as many people as possible and we’re currently finding appropriate areas and routes for the walks.

As soon as we have everything in place, there will be posters and information with dates and times on notice boards and Facebook pages around the town, so keep an eye out.”If you would like to find out more about joining a walking group, or perhaps being a volunteer walk organiser, then please contact Tracey at the Well Women’s Centre or email program@wellwomens.com.au.

ACTIVE HEART, ACTIVE LIFE

These wheels were made for walking: Ree Barrow, wearing

her red Heart Foundation t-shirt (left), leads a group along the oceanfront.

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The head with Hedlines: James Peletier in the South

Hedland Primary School grounds enjoying his first

read of Hedlines.

GIVING YOUTH A VOICENational Youth Week (NYW) in early April provided young people aged 12 to 25 years with opportunities to express ideas, showcase talents and be heard. In Hedland, the JD Hardie Youth Zone was certainly the place to be on the Friday 4 April. Crammed with activities including basketball, a drumbeat workshop and a disco with a free dinner supplied by the Finucane Island Club, the activities were held in partnership with Wirraka Maya, Lawson Street Youth Centre, Youth Involvement Council (YIC) and Mingle Mob outreach program. Over 300 young people participated in this amazing event.The disco saw more happening than just music and great dance moves; Hedland’s youth had the chance to express their goals, hopes and aspirations, in line with the NYW theme ‘Our Voice, Our Impact’, by writing their wishes on a ‘Voice Wall’.

Youth were involved in many aspects of the event planning and a highlight was a special performance from local hip-hop legends, The Hood, plus a variety of exciting games and activities.

The fun-filled Friday was a big hit with everyone! Participants had a great time and were full of praise for the event. Dwayne Mongoo said, “It was fun, the music was really good.”

Demitri Corbett, added, “It was deadly good music and we danced.” Maxii Rydey Jones said “It was really fun and I really liked helping; you should have another one sometime.”

The evening of Tuesday 1 April was a special time with 10 young people announced as winners of the Hedland Youth Awards in the South Hedland Town Square. There were awards presented across two age groups, 10-17 years and 18-25 years, spanning five categories.

Youth showcased: Clockwise from left:

Diva Girls performing at the Hedland’s Got Talent finals;

Hedland Youth Award winners 2014; and youth writing wishes

on The Voice wall at the JDYz disco.

WHERE DO YOU READ HEDLINES?South Hedland Primary School has a new Principal, James Peletier. James is the former Principal of Useless Loop Primary School and his family came to Hedland after living in Shark Bay for three years. His wife, Jessica, has just started her own business, Seed Mortgage Broking, and their three children - aged 10, nine and six - attend Cassia Primary School, so they’re not answerable to Dad during their school day!

The Peletiers arrived in March and James has been touched by the warm welcome from parents and staff. He has also been impressed with the fantastic local youth programs based in South Hedland. It’s an exciting time for him with the opening of the Child and Parent Centre based at the school this term. As he settles in to his new role, James is looking forward to meeting even more residents.

THE WINNERSFemale Sportsperson Eloise Taylor and Kenleigh McGowen

Male Sportsperson Blade Hayter and Darren DerschowEducation Award Pidvara Bule-Turner and Melanie Coles (Trainee/Apprentice Award)

Arts Award Ally Hodgens and K J Van-RyjsingeCommunity Award Tore Bule-Turner and Jesse Pawloff

For the past few years the Youth Involvement Council (YIC) has showcased young stars in Hedland’s Got Talent. Eleven acts made it to the finals and, in front of a 300-strong audience, Tiesha Tinker took out first prize with her brilliant dance performance – she is definitely a contender for future fame as a dancer. Three cheers for Hedland’s youth and their talents!

PIPELINE THAT WAS HEDLAND’S LIFELINEWater coming out of the tap is taken for granted. But how did it get to Hedland in the early days?Arnold Carter, President of Port Hedland Historical Society, has delved into this topic and his research tells us that the Turner River Pipeline was fundamental in bringing water to Hedland. It was connected in 1953 from an excavated sump in the riverbed and a pumping station on the riverbank. Although only 16 miles from Hedland, the pipeline was much longer. It’s a feat of engineering because it had to be diverted around creeks and swamps. Prior to the pipeline becoming a reality, water was delivered by the Spinifex Express, which travelled between Port Hedland and Marble Bar, carrying water from the Shaw River tanks, which was sold for 40 shillings per 100 gallons. Most properties had tanks but water was unavailable for gardens and vegetables; it was mainly used for washing and bathing. With the advent of the mining industry, two more sources were added to the town’s supply - the Yule River in 1975 and the De Grey River in 1979, and six bores now feed into pumping stations.

Arnold adds, “The 1939 cyclone is also noteworthy; apparently the town’s Postmaster had 5,000 gallon tanks that filled with saltwater from the ocean during the cyclone and his precious fresh water was contaminated. Such is the wrath of nature!”

Hedland’s water use has changed dramatically, with the average household now using 200 litres daily. When recycling was introduced in 1999, the greening of the town’s open spaces became a reality, resulting in the beautiful open spaces we see today.

Full steam ahead: the Spinifex Express en route between Port Hedland and

Marble Bar.

RECOGNITION FOR THE HOOD Hedland was again seen in a positive light when local youth hip hop outreach program - The Hood - represented the town as a finalist in May’s prestigious 2014 Community Services Excellence Awards in Perth.

The Hood is known far and wide for its great community development

services, but not many would know what the letters H-O-O-D stand for.

It would make a good Trivia Night question!*

Youth-led and established in 2009, The Hood Academy uses hip-hop as an effective

tool to build self-worth and self-confidence for children and teens across the

Pilbara. Some amazing talent has been uncovered with breakdancing, emceeing,

and urban art providing a great platform for self-expression.

Young people are equipped and empowered through peer mentoring and

leadership opportunities, promoting a ‘youth voice’ at important regional, state,

and national forums, and the Hood attracts up to 70 children and teenagers on

a Friday evening.

The anti-bullying and suicide-prevention initiative – Kool 2B Kind Hip Hop

Festival, was also highlighted at the Awards. Supported by the Mental Health’s

Commission ‘One Life’ strategy, Kool 2B Kind was a series of school-based

and community workshops that engaged over 1,000 participants over six

months, across schools and the community, culminating in an inter-school

breakdance extravaganza.

The extraordinary efforts of the young people and volunteer parents,

Tim Turner & Relma Bule-Turner, were acknowledged and celebrated at

the Community Services Excellence Awards after being a finalist in two

categories at the gala awards. Whilst the Hood did not take home the big

prize, they dominated the dance floor at the after-party and were the toast

of Perth and the Community Services Sector.

Watch out for the Hood in 2014 as it has big plans for more community

outreach activities, Saturday night battles at the JDYz, and the

next Kool 2B Kind Hip Hop Festival.

*Answer: Hope-Optimism-Opportunity-Dance. City slickers:

The Hood crew in the Perth Convention Centre.

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MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING!The Hedland Arts Council (HARTZ) has taken on an exciting challenge this year, stimulating and inspiring the community about the creative fun of recycling.Everyone is being encouraged to look at everyday items and imagine

how they can be turned into art forms. The highlight of the 2014 will

be Sustainable September, a partnership between Care for Hedland

and HARTZ, which will include the inaugural Hedland Recycled Arts

Competition with categories for children, individuals, businesses and

community groups. It’s never too early to start collecting materials!

To encourage creativity, recycling is at the forefront of every workshop

being held by HARTZ this year – from the good old-fashioned papier mâché

to more innovative techniques such as book-making, woodwork and

metalwork. These workshops will give participants the skills and confidence

to extend themselves and progress to other art and craft activities.

Creativity is limited only by imagination and ideas are flowing thick

and fast. At May’s Welcome to Hedland event, HARTZ attracted crafty

community members with an interactive, colourful project to make pretty

flowers from boring, empty plastic bottles. There were enough participants

to make a blooming garden!

Artistic endeavours: Hilary O’Brien, Jan Alvarez and Tracey Fleay made fun

flowers from everyday household items. All materials

were supplied by HARTZ.

Festival-goers at this year’s Portbound Youth Festival will also have the chance to be

artistically engaged as Sustainable September falls in the same month.

Through these satisfying activities and partnerships, HARTZ is giving the people of

Port Hedland enjoyment, community pride and creative development, and with a new

Committee and a new Coordinator fired up with ideas and enthusiasm, watch this

space for future programs and initiatives.

To indulge your creative side and enjoy the artistic challenge of making

something out of nothing, see the HARTZ website – www.hartz.org.au and

download the membership form.

A PROGRAM CONNECTING CLASSROOM TO CAREERBHP Billiton Iron Ore is significantly investing in education and work pathways for youth, through the innovative Connected program that is being delivered in partnership with Mission Australia. Through Connected, young people involved in BHP Billiton Iron Ore sponsored programs, including school and tertiary scholarship recipients, have the support of Youth Liaison Officers, who provide a consistent point of contact. Connected’s Youth Liaison Officers support young people through their secondary schooling into tertiary, workplace and vocational learning and into a career. Officers spend time with students during a minimum four occasions a year to talk about goal-setting, career-development, wellbeing and educational pathways. The appointments usually take place at school or on university campus and in these settings, Hedland youngsters have a safe space to talk about their concerns and aspirations, both when they’re here in Hedland and if they go away to school or university.Members are identified to join Connected through a range of BHP Billiton Iron Ore programs such as Kicking/Shooting Goals and Hedland Follow the Dream.

Former Hedland Senior High School student, Zanamarica Bodey, is one of Connected’s success stories. She joined the school’s Kicking Goals program and as an active sportswoman has always dreamt of working in sports. She completed her Certificate IV in Sports and Recreation and is in her second year of studying a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science at the University of Western Australia. Zana is the recipient of an Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship from BHP Billiton, which she will continue to receive until the completion of her degree. Regular talks are given in Hedland about the Connected program, and if any young person would like to apply to join, they should speak to their program coordinator or contact Ellika Carson by ringing 0477 764 208 or (08) 9262 4114, or email carsone@missionaustralia.com.au

Giving back: Zana Bodey coaching

at Port Hedland Netball Association Net, Set, Go!

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HEDLAND BMX TO HIT NEW HEIGHTSHedland BMX Club is poised for even bigger things this season, with an important piece of new infrastructure heading their way.With the help of a Community Grant from BHP Billiton Iron Ore, the BMX Club will upgrade their outdated track starting system that has become unsafe and unreliable.

Mark Green, Club President said, “We’re ordering a ‘Pro Gate’ starting system from the USA. It’s the latest world-class system and we’re going all out to try and have it functioning in time for the North West Super Series on 20 September. The grant is a huge boost and we’re so grateful.”

NEW COMMUNITY CONNECTSOsprey Village is a welcome addition in Hedland supporting key workers to access quality rental accommodation.A Monster Fun Day in May announced the village’s arrival in the Hedland community, with tours, cooking demonstrations and other festival-type activities showcasing the family-friendly amenities.

The centrepiece of Osprey’s 12-hectare site is the village green with barbeques, shaded areas and a tennis hit-up wall. The village has a mix of housing styles, which makes for a wide-ranging community blend.The osprey is a bird that can adapt to a wide variety of habitats and the village reflects its namesake by providing accommodation options that range from one bedroom to two bedrooms and three bathrooms.The community vision is based around a connection between village newcomers and the town’s residents. Stewart Kestel, Director, Complex Projects from the Department of Housing said, “Integration with the Hedland community has been at the forefront of the development process, and it was deliberately created without gates and without a swimming pool, to encourage use of the South Hedland aquatic centre and other existing facilities.”Onsite managers make renting trouble-free with properties and grounds maintained to a high standard and staff on site 24/7 to provide support. One happy resident is Bec Stewart who said, “I love my new house and the village facilities. I’m close to all my friends and every day I’m greeted with a smile and a friendly wave.”

The village is new, bright and attractive, with a range of onsite amenities including generous parking arrangements for boat and caravan owners. Osprey Village is at Collier Drive, South Hedland. To find out more about the accommodation choices and amenities, please contact the village managers on 1300 131 847 or by email to admin.osprey@fleetwood.com.au

Hedland BMX Club is upgrading their track starting system with the support of

BHP Billiton Iron Ore.

Fun in the sun: The community turned

out in force to enjoy a huge variety of events at the

Monster Fun Day.

2014 NORTH-WEST FESTIVALFriday 22 August - Sunday 24 August Port Hedland Turf Club and Civic Centre Gardens Spread over two venues this year, The Dandy Warhols, Wolfmother and Missy Higgins head another amazing line-up.See www.northwestfestival.com.au for everything you need to know about this long weekend.

NEW TO TOWN?

Enjoy a year-round experience when you join Matt’s Mates,

a Friends of the Theatre group that supports the Matt Dann

Cultural Centre and the performing arts in Hedland.

Membership gives you concession movie tickets and all

kinds of other value-added benefits.

Please ring 9158 9368 or see www.mattdann.com for

more information.

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JOIN A BOOK CLUB!Meet at Port Hedland Library at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month (8 July, 12 August, etc.) for some literary company!Copies of the book to be discussed are available from either Port or South Hedland Libraries. Annual membership fee applies.

KARTERS ZOOM INTO HEDLANDThe Northern Zone karting fraternity revved up at the recent Round 2 divisional competition, hosted by the Hedland Kart Club.It was a highly-successful weekend with 77 entrants. Teams started arriving on the Thursday evening and camped at the Club; the track was open for them to practise on Friday and then Saturday was a full-on nine hours of racing.

Both juniors and seniors took part over a range of classes - Junior Pro Cadets, Junior Nationals, 125cc Light, 125cc Heavy, over-40’s, plus more.The Northern Zone includes Hedland, Karratha, Tom Price, Newman and Exmouth, and each club takes a turn during the year to host the event. Competitors from as far away as Geraldton also attend.These competitions are open only to competitors who are licensed by the Australian Karting Association (AKA) and pre-registered. Denise Bevins is a huge fan and supporter of her husband, who races. She said, “You don’t need to own a kart to get involved. You can come out to the track and watch, have a chat with our members to find out more, or you can volunteer at any of our Club runs to see how everything works.” Pilbara Kart Hire are often at the track so it is possible to hire a Kart to ‘have a go’. However, to be able to compete in Zones, you must be licensed through the AKA and own a go-kart.

Hedland Kart Club is on Lot 2529 at Great Northern Highway. Please contact the Secretary, Nicola Duncan at hkc@live.com.au or on 0418 976 172, to learn more.

The Town of Port Hedland’s monthly events brochure contains a wealth of information.

It can be viewed online at:

bit.ly/RmGEFg and copies are

available from 26 different venues

around Port and South Hedland,

so it’s easy to know what’s on!

On?What’s

Who said nothinghappens in Hedland?

Stay tuned!

CALENDAR OFEVENTSMAY

2014Intense competition: in the ‘Restricted 125cc

Heavy’ race. The abandoned kart indicates that one

unfortunate driver lost control.

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AT THE RACESHead to Port Hedland Turf Club to see some fillies on the field! Ladies Day on Sunday 20 July will feature fashions and fascinators. The Port Hedland Cup is on Sunday 3 August, with action starting from 1.00pm.For more information please email phracing@westnet.com.au