Laverfest and Life in Laverton

The Laverton Cycling Project returned for another busy visit across August and September, joining the community for Laverfest while continuing CDF’s regular cycling, health and community activities in Laverton.

“The CDF has a special connection to the town of Laverton; it is a warm and welcoming community that has embraced our activities for nearly a decade. We couldn’t be happier to help bring joy and support to the town, and to continue contributing to Laverton’s own celebrations whenever possible.”

A buzzing week of Laverfest

This year, the team arrived to a full and buzzing week of Laverfest festivities. Each day offered something different, with comedians, live music, markets, reptile displays, circus acts and art exhibitions by local adults and young people alongside plenty of sporting activities.

Bike riding, athletics and darts were all part of the week, with the CDF team lending a helping hand wherever it was needed and joining the broader Laverton community in making the celebrations happen.

Living longer and stronger

The CDF also facilitated a health seminar focused on living longer and stronger, featuring a strength-training presentation by Amy Ross from Star Physio.

Program Coordinator Sabine Bird then guided locals through a practical gym session designed to build confidence and encourage regular, independent gym use.

Back on the bikes

The project’s regular after-school bike riding sessions continued throughout the visit, with another enthusiastic group of local kids getting involved.

“Our after-school bike riding sessions continued as usual, with plenty of enthusiastic kids whose energy spread through town like wildfire.”

A historical bike tour around Laverton had also been planned for the visit. Unfortunately, extreme weather forecasts forced its cancellation, but the concept remains firmly on the list for a future trip.

Connecting across the wider community

Amid the Laverfest activities, the team returned to Regis Resources to continue indoor cycling sessions for interested employees.

The visit also included a trip to the Lynas Rare Earths mine site, where the team watched the Shire President open a time capsule that had been sealed for 25 years.

Nearly a decade of connection

From local children and residents to FIFO employees, mine-site community liaison officers and visitors to town, the project continues to create opportunities for people from different parts of the Laverton community to connect.

“No day is the same; each one brings surprises, challenges, and new learnings. It is a privilege to be part of this evolving community.”

That connection has now been developing for nearly a decade. While cycling remains at the heart of the Laverton Cycling Project, each visit continues to extend well beyond the bike through health, community participation, local events and the relationships built along the way.

See more from the latest Laverton visit

With so much happening throughout the week, there were not many opportunities to stop and get the camera out, but the team managed to put together a small collection of images from the visit.

You can view the August–September Laverton Cycling Project photo collection here.

Thank you to everyone in Laverton and Perth who continues to support the Laverton Cycling Project and the CDF’s work in the community.