City of Subiaco

We sponsored two delegates to attend the Curtin Executive Education Ignition Program 2024, and we asked participant Olga Abbott, founder of Studio Thimbles, about her experience in the intensive program. Olga said the most rewarding part of the program was the opportunity to interact with other participants in small groups. "Working in smaller groups with mentors, facilitators, and fellow participants daily allowed me to discuss my specific business challenges and ideas, and get constructive feedback tailored to my business," she said. "My biggest takeaway was learning to create and deliver a 10-minute pitch. Developing and presenting this pitch to a panel helped me sharpen my ability to communicate my vision, and offered valuable feedback for my proposed future new offerings. Since the program, I've expanded my offerings to include private creative parties and corporate team-building workshops, offering a fun introduction to sewing while also promoting sustainable practices like repairing and repurposing clothing."

Part Two of the Subiaco Christmas Contest is here, featuring a special appearance from Santa himself 👀 Watch our teams take on the ultimate Subi trivia test in this video, and stay tuned for the final part to see who will take the crown! Charlie Darlington, Kate Foster, Colin Cameron, Mayor David McMullen, Sarah Herbert, Jessica Marantelli, Zoe Huggett, Robert Wyllie.

Ho ho ho...it's time for part one of the Subiaco Christmas Contest! We put four teams to the test with a series of festive-themed challenges. They'll have to race around Subiaco, decipher clues, and finish tasks to move ahead. Who will take the crown? Watch Part One and stay tuned to find out! 👀 Shout-out to our team members: Charlie Darlington, Kate Foster, Colin Cameron, Mayor David McMullen, Sarah Herbert, Jessica Marantelli, Zoe Huggett and Robert Wyllie.

It has been two months since Curtin University's 2024 Ignition Program, and this year, the City sponsored two delegates, including Selina Peng, a qualified social worker with an established at-home practice in Shenton Park. Selina said, "The program was an incredible, hands-on introduction to the world of entrepreneurship. I had the chance to meet so many amazing, like-minded people all working on solving unique problems in creative and innovative ways." "My biggest takeaway was learning how to make decisions based on data and staying flexible when things change. The program made me realise that my original business idea wasn't going to work, which has given me the clarity and confidence to pivot early and move forward in a completely new direction, armed with the tools and knowledge I gained." "The program gave me the momentum to co-found a brand-new business idea with my husband, and things have been moving quickly ever since! If you have the time, energy, and focus to fully dedicate a week to exploring the potential of your idea or business, I can't recommend Ignition enough."

We’re thrilled to announce that the City of Subiaco has received a commendation at the Most Accessible Communities in WA Awards 🥳 Mayor David McMullen said the City is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for all, and that we're always finding new ways to ensure people living with disabilities can fully access our services and events. Some of the initiatives we're proud of include: 💜 Sensory Rhymetime at Subiaco Library 💜 Dementia-friendly library services 💜 Accessible events like the sunset@subi concert series 👏 A big shoutout to everyone involved in these awards. It’s inspiring to see so many local governments across WA working hard to improve the quality of life for all.

Our 2023-24 Annual Report was officially adopted by those in attendance at last night's Annual Electors Meeting. A few key highlights within the report include: - Completing the Evelyn H Parker Library restoration project - Launching the City's first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan - Achieving an industry first by implementing Local Planning Policy 1.3 - Sustainable Development, which facilitates better environmental outcomes - Completing upgrades at Rosalie Park, Forrest Walk, Theatre Gardens and Lake Jualbup - Launching the weekly Subi Night Market on Saturday nights - Reducing waste to landfill by 20 per cent through the introduction of FOGO - Completing Phase 1 of the TechOne Enterprise Resource Planning implementation - Endorsing the Safe Active Streets program - Welcoming more than 555,000 patrons to Lords Recreation Centre, and many more. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3ZGeyKn

This morning, we announced the winners of our 2024 Organisational Values Awards, which are based on the City's organisational values: Supportive, United, Bold, and Impactful. 49 staff members were nominated for the Values Awards, and six winners were announced. We also announced winners of the Organisational Safety and Team Awards, the Team Organisational Values Award, and recognised staff who have reached significant service milestones of 5, 10, or 15 years at the City. Congratulations to our Cultural Services and Recreation Services teams (pictured) for winning team awards, and to all individuals who were nominated or won an award. These awards are peer-nominated, and provide an annual opportunity to thank those who go above and beyond in their roles at the City.

On Friday night, we hosted the final Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) Chamber Social event for the year, which was attended by 108 business representatives. The event, held at Subiaco Continental, featured beautiful flowers from Subiaco florist Cottage Garden, and showcased the best of CCIWA and Subiaco. Thank you to everyone who attended!

The numbers are in - almost 48,000 people flocked to Subiaco for No More Blank Walls Subi! The 10-day street art festival saw artists from here and abroad paint 11 brand-new murals that have splashed colour onto previously blank walls across our City. The festival also featured unique events like live mural battles, art workshops, and mural walking tours. Close to 100 per cent of attendees surveyed had a positive experience, with many sighting that they enjoyed the ‘quality and creativity of the street art/murals’. Read more about No More Blank Walls Subi here: https://bit.ly/3Bbv4IE

Congratulations to FOUND. on their new brewery space on Hay Street, which officially opened its doors today. Mayor David McMullen and Deputy Mayor Garry Kosovich welcomed the team and venue to the neighbourhood at a special opening event during the week.