Wanju Welcome Bentley St James

What’s being shaped?

City of Canning’s 16 neighbourhoods are dynamic, each with their own unique characteristics, aspirations and opportunities.

Wanju Welcome Bentley St James aspires to create a neighbourhood of welcome in which everyone feels like they belong, can be themselves and take ownership for shaping the neighbourhood's shared story.

We want to hear your own story of Bentley St James to understand past, present and potential stories of the local area. The stories will help us understand the local community's vision for what makes a great neighbourhood and how we can work together to breathe new life and vitalityContinue reading

What’s being shaped?

City of Canning’s 16 neighbourhoods are dynamic, each with their own unique characteristics, aspirations and opportunities.

Backstory

Bentley and St James are both located on Whadjuk Country. The Whadjuk Noongar history within Canning is as significant today as it was in the past.

The Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River) provided an abundance of resources as well as food for the Noongar people. The area reportedly had one of the highest densities of Noongar population in Western Australia.

Bentley and St James are suburbs within the City of Canning and are located 8kms from the Perth CBD.

Established as a suburb in the 1940's, Bentley contained a high percent of public and social housing. In 1969-1970, the Brownlie Towers precinct was created which had its own school, community centre, shopping area, swimming pools and sports facilities. The towers were demolished in 2019 making way for the upcoming 'Bentley 360' project which plans to redevelop and infill the area.

St James is another historical suburb gazetted by the City of Canning in the 1950’s also with a high percent of public and social housing and with plenty of heritage and authentic character.

Today, there is a large young population within the areas, Bentley’s population contains above the state average for people aged 20-34 years due to the tertiary institutions in the area and large amount of student housing. Bentley also has a large amount of residents who were born overseas adding to the diversity within the area.

There are already many active community groups within the area.

Get Involved

A great neighbourhood has a strong identity that builds connectedness in its community. We believe our relationship to a neighbourhood is strengthened when we're invested in its past, present and potential stories.

The Bentley St James Neighbourhood Survey is now closed, you can read the Neighbourhood Snapshot.

You can also email welcome@canning.wa.gov.au kelly.harding@canning.wa.gov.au directly, with any ideas or enquiries to get involved.

What are the next steps?

Read the neighbourhood snapshot report.

What's On

World Music Cafe

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World Music Cafe at Hillview Hub
World Music Cafe is bringing an exciting mix of quality music, dance, children's workshops, and food trucks to Hillview Park. Enjoy a free sunset concert feauturing Sino Swing, Vincent Wong & the Chung Wah Lions.
Date: Friday 24 March
Time: 5pm -7.30pm
Location: Hill View Park, 1-3 Hill View Place Bentley
Ramadan Iftar & Panel Talk on Aboriginal - Muslim Historical Relations

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Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
4pm - 7pm
Saturday 25 March 2023

All are welcome to participate in 'Iftar', the 'breaking of the fast' during Ramadan 2023 with a special program that includes a panel talk about the long-standing historical relations between Aboriginal tribes and Muslims prior to colonisation.
With special guest speakers, learn about this rich history and hear about the significance of Ramadan to Muslims.
- Halal dinner provided
- Families are welcome
- Free but registration is essential
Parking limited, please observe signage and consider carpooling or public transport.
Hosted by City of Canning in collaboration with Aisha Nancy Novakovich Events.
Global Streets

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Hillview Park, Bentley
3.00pm - 8.30pm
A festival of Canning’s rich cultural diversity where food, people and customs are celebrated alongside the new Hillview Intercultural Community Centre.
Come along to taste new food, experience new customs and activities. Attendees will be energised by connecting with fellow community members in indoor and outdoor spaces where their senses are engaged through tantalising smells, vibrant colours, movement and the voices and traditions of neighbours.

Read more here: www.canning.wa.gov.au/globalstreets
Local Bite Nights - Week 2 - Hillview Park

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We are excited to bring another series of community focused, local, family friendly events back to a number of our awesome parks and reserves that don't get activated for events as much as others.

Bring a picnic blanket, chairs, your pooch and the whole family and enjoy a no cook Friday under the summer sky.

Unlike their big brother Mid Week Eats, Local Bite Nights will not have a theme - just a variety of food trucks and entertainment to create the perfect atmosphere for our beautiful summer evenings.

So pack up the whole 'fam-a-lam' and enjoy the balmy summer nights by bringing along something to sit on, and partake in the festivities by sampling tasty food and soaking up the atmosphere under the canopy of the leafy trees.

Find out more here: www.canning.wa.gov.au/majorevents
Friday, 17 February 2023
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Annual General Meeting of Electors

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Canning’s Annual General Meeting of Electors is on 31 January, 2023 commencing at 6pm at the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider and receive the City's Annual Report and to consider any other general business.

All questions and motions for the meeting should be lodged with the City no later than Monday, 30 January by 5pm.

For more information on the Annual General Meeting of Electors, visit: https://www.canning.wa.gov.au/.../annual-general-meeting...
Drop-In-Sessions

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Please join us at our drop-in sessions and share your ideas for what makes a great neighbourhood.
Bentley Plaza, Bentley (stall out front of Spudshed)
Mon 14 Nov – Tues 15 Nov | 11am-1pm
St James Supermarket and Lotto, St James
Wed 16 Nov- Fri 18 Nov | 11am-1pm
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Bentley
Mon 21 Nov - Tues 22 Nov | 10am-5pm
Bentley Like Beckham

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Please join us at Bentley Primary School for some fun soccer activities facilitated by Football West.
Bentley Primary School Oval
Thursdays, 17 Nov- 8 Dec | 3pm – 4.30pm
Bentley Bounce

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Please join us for a delicious Lady Bee Ice Cream and get involved in a range of basketball activities facilitated by the Perth Redbacks. You can also learn more about Wanju Welcome Bentley St James and share your ideas for a great neighbourhood with the Neighbourhood and Engagement Team.
Chapman Park, Bentley
Fridays, 11 Nov – 25 Nov | 3pm – 6pm
Wyong Park Redevelopment Update

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Things are progressing well at Wyong Park, with over 90% of the demolition works now complete. The concrete footpath around the main oval is now being laid. The oval remains open to the public.The access gate leading to Pollock Street will be closed during the footpath works, with alternative access still available through the remaining gates. Work on the new practice cricket nets is also underway and should be complete soon.
Community Safety Business Guide Promotion

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Date: Friday 28 October
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Bentley/St James
The Community Safety team are doing a 'community walk around' to promote the launch of our newly published Safety and Security Guide for Businesses.
Keep an eye out for us along Hillview Terrace!