Stockland Baldivis will support Earth Hour’s 10 year anniversary on Saturday 25th March 2017, by turning off all non-essential lighting and pylon signage and encouraging its retailers to turn off their lights and appliances for one hour. For more information on how you can participate in Earth Hour 2017, visit www.earthhour.org.au

Stockland is proud to support this year’s national Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March 2017. What is Harmony Day? Harmony Day is a day to celebrate cultural diversity and is held on the 21 March each year. The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs. It’s about engaging people to participate in their community, respecting cultural and religious diversity and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone who calls Australia home. Since 1999, more than 65 000 events and activities have been held across the country, from the smallest childcare centres to the largest businesses. Harmony Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year marks 50 years since the declaration of the Day. Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange on 21 March to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia. How to Celebrate This is a great opportunity to celebrate with your local community and celebrate through food, music, entertainment and sport, all of which play an important role in promoting our cultural diversity. This may take the form of cooking demonstrations of foods from across the world, cultural performances from local schools, performances from local cultural dance or music groups, music lessons (using instruments form different cultures), arts and crafts, flag decorating or hand print decorating. You may also choose to host a multicultural lunch or morning tea. For further information, including simple ways to celebrate, you can review the Harmony Day website, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Did you know? Around 45 per cent of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was We identify with about 300 ancestries Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia 85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia More than 60 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia. Apart from English the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, Spanish and Hindi.

Stockland and the Australian Museum are teaming up to explore our customers' fascination with Dinosaurs. A life size Tyrannosaurus rex that weighs two tonne and is eleven-metres-long will call the Australian Museum home later this year. Generously donated to the Australian Museum (AM) by National Geographic, the model that was featured in their documentary T. rex Autopsy, vividly shows what made a T. rex tick, with an up close look at its vital organs – including a giant heart. Before it reaches its new home in Sydney, Stockland and the Australian Museum are giving our customers the opportunity to enter an amazing competition where we are calling upon you to name the life-size model of the female T. rex. The best entry will win an international family trip for four from Flight Centre. ENTER HERE. To celebrate this partnership, we will combine Dinosaur facts with fun as we aim to provide an educational insight into these amazing prehistoric creatures over the coming months. Plus, we will provide an opportunity for our customers to also win passes to see the T. rex at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Be sure to sign up to our newsletter to receive all this amazing Dinosaur information and other kids related content over the coming months.

This new year, visit Stockland Baldivis and see the exciting new stores now open for business. Friendlies Pharmacy In response to customer feedback, we are very pleased to announce that Friendlies Pharmacy is now trading in the Eastern Mall, opposite Mrs Fields Café. Phil, Marshall and Kelsea would like to welcome all new and existing customers to experience exceptional service, spot on advice and quality products; all at an affordable price. Plus - All HBF and Friendlies Members qualify for a 15% discount on store products (excluding prescriptions), providing even greater value to local shoppers! Trading from 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday (ex. Thursday), 8.30am to 7.30pm on Thursdays, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday’s; Friendlies is your one stop shop for all your pharmaceutical needs. Visit the team today and see for yourself! Connor Connor has become well known throughout Australia for its masculine fashion, good quality and prices which represent exceptional value. The concept has been enthusiastically embraced by Aussie men seeking on trend men’s fashion. Conveniently trading from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (ex. Thursday), 9am to 9pm Thursdays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 4pm on Sundays; there are plenty of opportunities to get dressed for success. Connor is located in the Fashion Mall opposite Kmart, so jump to it and update your look today! Baldivis Spices We are delighted to welcome our newest store to the Centre – Baldivis Spices. If you’re looking to spice things up a bit, then Baldivis Spices is the place to go! Located on Norseman Approach (near Poolmart) this exciting new store brings a delicious selection of spices and snacks from the Indian Subcontinent. Stocked with everything you need to enhance your culinary flair, Baldivis Spices can make an ordinary dish come to life. Open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday (ex. Thursday), 10am to 8pm Thursdays, 10am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 5pm Sundays; Baldivis Spices is ready to help you make the perfect dish for your friends and family!

Stockland Baldivis Shopping Centre have launched ‘The Sustainability Treasure Hunt’, a retail first education program, where customers can learn about environmentally friendly practices through QR codes hidden throughout the shopping centre.

Our 'Community Youth Art Mural' is now complete! Make sure to check out our Community Youth Art Mural at the entry to our roof top cark park! Earlier in the year Stockland Baldivis held a Community Youth Art Competition inviting local High School and TAFE students in the Baldivis area to submit mural designs based on the theme "Baldivis Life", in which the winning entry would be incorporated into the final mural design to be completed by a professional artist. Students at Tranby College, Baldivis Secondary College and Living Waters Lutheran College all took part and submitted some fantastic designs. Our judging panel was so impressed, they couldn't decide on a winner! Instead, elements from all of the entries received were incorporated into the final design produced by artist Paul Deej. Mural artisit Paul Deej was highly involved in every stage of the project, having hosted artwork sessions with students at each of the schools. Students from the participating schools were also invited to visit Paul on site to observe and assist him in painting the mural.

Enjoy a special gift with purchase – receive your copy of our two Community books when you spend $100 at Coles, Kmart or Woolworths and $50 at any specialty store (you may use multiple receipts). What do you think of when you picture Baldivis? We asked our social media friends last year to show us Baldivis through their eyes. The community responded with images of vast white salt lakes, streetscapes and playgrounds; fog settling over veggie gardens, horse farms, pets and paddocks. And just beyond? Gorgeous beaches, wonderful sporting grounds and stunning Western Australian sunsets. And of course we had to ask the children. Not surprisingly their favourite places are our favourite places. Meet our Youth Ambassadors inside our book; and be introduced to Baldivis and beyond through their eyes.

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