Kalamunda, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Kalamunda, WA leverages local and regional partnerships for community resiliency campaign
Kalamunda worked with first responders and bushfire brigades to teach residents about year-round emergency preparedness. The city created two mixed-media videos about how pet owners can protect their household and large animals during natural disasters. An SMS registry allows residents to opt into text messages regarding bushfires and other emergencies. This resiliency campaign also produced an online report form for potential bushfire hazards.
Kalamunda, WA
Australia
Kalamunda, WA glimpses into its waste management future with smart bin pilot
A NatSales FinBin was installed in the Lesmurdie Falls parking lot for a six-week trial. The solar-powered bin compacts waste and holds as much as seven times the material as standard bins. Sensors within the bin assess fill level and alert Waste Services staff when collection is necessary. Council officials will use pilot data to determine the potential effectiveness of smart bins and assess collection needs.
Kalamunda, WA
Australia
Kalamunda, WA encourages innovation among its youth with SEED Young Entrepreneurs Program
Entrepreneurs aged 15 to 25 are eligible for participation in this free accelerator. Workshops spanning topics from business banking to marketing shape ideas into finished products. Experienced mentors work with participants on business plans evaluated during a pitch event. The five winning projects split $3,000 AUD in seed money. The Kalamunda Chamber of Commerce also offers pop-up spaces during its Night Markets for winners to sell their products.
Kalamunda, WA
Australia
Kalamunda, WA creates Kala Cash card program to support local businesses during COVID-19
Local residents purchase Kala Cash cards ranging from $10 AUD to $1,000 AUD online or at six retailers. The cards can be used at more than 70 locally owned businesses including restaurants, spas, and veterinarians. Kalamunda and two local banks encourage social media posts with #LoveKalaCash to promote participating businesses. This first-in-state campaign highlighted Kala Cash cards as drawing prizes and holiday gifts at its outset.
Kalamunda, WA
Australia