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New Kindergarten

Forrestdale Community Kindergarten is now taking registrations for their 3 year old Programme that will begin February 2nd, 2012.  

The programme will run on Thursdays during school times with 2 sessions: 9.00am - 11.30am and 12.00pm - 2.30pm. Run by a qualified Early Childhood teacher, the programme will focus on fostering a love of learning in a fun and caring environment. Children must be three years of age by the start of the term. For more information and to register please contact Forrestdale Community Kindergarten direct on 9397 0711 or visit their website.

Forrestdale Junior Football Club, your local Australian Rules Football club

Is your child the next Matthew Pavlich or Dean Cox? 

To get involved this season make sure you head down to the clubs Registration & Open Day for the 2012 season on Sunday 26th February at William Skeet Oval on Armadale Road.

The Club also offers some great social events, such as Quiz Nights. For further information, visit the Forrestdale Junior Football Club website or email them your contact details to info.fjfc@gmail.com & you'll be kept up to date over the summer.

Want to get involved in your local sporting club?

Below is a list of local sporting clubs and associations in the Armadale area. For club contact details, please contact City of Armadale Leisure Services on 08 9399 0407.

Download a complete list of City of Armadale Sporting clubs (pdf)

Your Local Council

City of Armadale  

The lovely staff are always happy to help and answer any enquiries you may have.

Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.45pm  

Main Switchboard: 9399 0111
Fax: 9399 0184
Email: info@armadale.wa.gov.au

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New Community Development Manager for Stockland

Stockland has a new Community Development Manager for WA, Jane Elton.  

Jane's focus is to create opportunities for people in the local community to connect and belong, as well as help create vibrant spaces to live, work and play.  

She wants to hear from you about what you value in your community and feedback or ideas, such as;

• business opportunities,
• community groups and partnerships, 
• environmental and sustainability initiatives,
• activity and leisure opportunities,
• walking, cycling and transport solutions,
• information and communication improvements.  

Jane will be in contact with as many of you as possible to find out what is working well, and what could make your community even better.

In the meantime, you can contact Jane with any ideas or feedback by emailing jane.elton@stockland.com.au or calling (08) 6141 8233.  

Get involved and help make your community a great place to live!

Neighbourly spirit on display

Stockland and the City of Armadale worked together to provide Newhaven's very first Street Meet 'n' Greet event, held in Gilman Court.

Read the story in the Armadale Examiner

If you are interested in having a similar event to get to know the neighbours in your street, contact Stockland at: stocklandcommunitieswa@stockland.com.au

Landscaping and Facilities in Newhaven - managed by a fireman!

Did you know that Stockland has a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the landscaping and features in your community for the first two years after it is established? 

They then work closely with the City of Armadale to hand over the management of landscaping, parks and facilities.  Stockland Communities website interviewed Ray Barnett, the Site Presentation Supervisor for all Stockland communities in WA and find out he's been a bit of a hero behind the scenes...

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More than just a home

Stockland estates are more than just beautiful parklands and high-quality developments.

When you purchase your new 'lifestyle' within a Stockland estate, there is the opportunity to become part of a vibrant community.

We encourage all Newhaven residents to join the existing Forrestdale Community Association.  Meetings alternate between Forrestdale Hall in Weld St and Bakers House in Harrisdale.  The Association also publishes a regular newlsetter, the Forrestdale Rag.  More information on both the Association and newsletter is available at forrestdale.rag@bigpond.com.