Karen Beale - Community

The 26/27 budget includes:

A new early childhood centre at Glen Forrest Primary School plus reverse cycle air con at Mundaring Primary School, Mount Helena Primary School and Kalamunda Primary School.

I am so excited to see these election commitments be delivered.

Every West Aussie kid deserves a quality education.

A big part of that is making sure our schools are great learning environments for students and teachers - with the capacity to keep up with growing communities.

That’s why we’re investing $2.1 billion in our schools over the next four years.

This year's State Budget includes new funding that will upgrade schools, expand capacity, and help build new schools across WA.

It builds on the 38 new schools we’ve already opened since 2017 - helping make sure families can access a great education, no matter where they live.

Yesterday, I took some friends to La Fattoria Perth Hills for a Nonnas Table lunch. It was so lovely and highly recommended. The staff were outstanding.

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La Fattoria 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 I was fortunate to be invited to @lafattoriaperthhills on Sunday for a friend's birthday - and omg, what a stunning place! We were welcomed with open arms to this beautiful family owned and operated Italian restaurant, nestled in the Piesse Brook valley in Perth Hills. Being a Sunday, we had the 5 Course Nonna’s Family Table, which was divine. Taken at our own pace, with time to enjoy the beautiful vineyard/orchard views between courses. This self-pacing gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the whole La Fattoria experience. All guests booked for Nonna’s Family Table also receive complimentary wine tasting prior to their meal which helped us choose which wine we'd prefer to accompany our meal. This was a truly wonderful experience which has left me thinking about all the food, the wine and the warm hospitality we received. I'd certainly recommend visiting this hidden gem, especially during this lovely Autumn weather 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴. #inperthhills

Swan City Youth Services provides a safe, free and welcoming space for young people to hang out after school.

Staffed with qualified youth workers, they provide a guiding hand to those needing assistance or just a friendly conversation.

🎉 Afternoon Activities at SCYS 🎉

Looking for something fun, safe and engaging for your young person after school?

Each week we run a variety of FREE activities for 12–18 year olds — from creative workshops and games to social hangouts and skill-building sessions.

📍 Swan City Youth Service – 12 Padbury Tce, Midland
🕒 3pm – 5pm
💲 Free
👥 Ages 12–18

Our programs provide a supportive space where young people can connect, build confidence and have fun.

👉 Check this week’s activities here: www.scys.org.au/calendar

📞 9274 3488

Trish and I had a lovely morning in Mundaring today.

Everyone we spoke to was very happy to hear about the newly opened Urgent Care Clinic.

🚪 We’re door knocking in Mundaring today!
Telling everyone about the new Mundaring Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 3 Mundaring Weir Road.

⏰ Hours:
• Mon–Fri: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Weekends & public holidays: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

📞 You can reach the clinic on (08) 9463 7600

This is great news! During my time on council this was a very important issue. We need to protect our unique wildlife and this gives the Shire the power to enforce cat containment.

Amendments to the Cat Act have been introduced to Parliament!

If passed, the amendments will empower local governments to make and enforce local laws regarding cat containment.

Local councils will be able to engage with their communities on how they approach cat management and make local laws which reflect the needs of their community.

These amendments will better protect native wildlife and our much loved pet cats.

So that’s a win-win! 🙌

Urgent Care comes to Mundaring!

Seven days, extended hours, free with your MedicareCard and I heard a rumour that there will be an XRay as well!

I love this program. Unfortunately due to power issues these can't be delivered by clicking your finger however it's on the way.

Our kids deserve quality schools and I will always advocate for quality public education.

Please get behind the Swan View Senior High School community to raise money for blood cancer research!

We’re getting behind the World’s Greatest Shave again and we’re going big 💛

On 30 March at lunch time, our school community will be raising funds to support people living with blood cancer. We’re aiming to raise $5,000 — and if we hit that target, Mr Serafini will shave everything… beard, hair and eyebrows included. donate here: https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/swanviewshs

The reason I joined the Labor Party - Public Education.

Quality education provides the opportunity to change your trajectory in life. Regardless of where you come from, education is key to improving equality and everyone deserves that.

“Education is the key to equality.” -- Gough Whitlam

Whitlam’s education reforms reshaped access to opportunity: from schools to TAFE and universities.

👉 Learn more about Whitlam-era education reform:
https://ow.ly/P3iz50YawkZ

It was a beautiful morning in Kalamunda today for the official opening of the Haynes Street Laneway Mural.

Congratulations to the Town Team Kalamunda for their commitment to this project. It has certainly brightened up the town.

Thanks to Ruth from the City of Kalamunda for providing the kids entertainment and Klasey Hirst MLC for the sausage sizzle.

It was a beautiful morning in n Kalamunda today for the opening of the Haynes Street Alley Artwork.

Well done to Town Team Kalamunda for their ongoing commitment to this project. 👏👏👏

The City of Kalamunda's Ruth was there helping with colouring competitions and Klasey Hirst MLC provided free sausage sizzles.