City launches ‘KalaExplained’ to lift the lid on how local government really works
The City of Kalamunda is pulling back the curtain on local government, launching a new 9-week video series designed to give the community a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, where rates go, and the role the City plays in everyday life.
The first episode of KalaExplained premiered on 22 April (also available via link below), with a new topic being explored each week.
Designed to cut through confusion and remove jargon, the series breaks down key topics including what local government does, the role of the Mayor and Councillors, how decisions are made, where rates go, and how residents can get involved.
Each video runs for under a minute and has been developed by the City of Kalamunda in partnership with creative specialists, using a simple and engaging format to make complex topics easier to understand.
Mayor Margaret Thomas said the series reflects the City’s commitment to transparency and helping the community feel informed and empowered.
“Helping our community better understand how local government works isn’t optional - it’s a responsibility,” Mayor Thomas said. “That’s why we’ve made it a priority at the highest level of the organisation - a CEO KPI - to deliver something practical, clear and genuinely useful for our community.”
City of Kalamunda CEO Anthony Vuleta said the initiative reflects a broader shift in how the organisation communicates with its community.
“If people don’t understand how local government works, then we need to take responsibility for explaining it better,” Mr Vuleta said.
“KalaExplained is about meeting our community where they are - using clear, practical communication that makes sense.”
A new video will be released weekly across the City’s digital channels over nine weeks, creating a simple, accessible library of content for residents to explore at their own pace.
To learn more, visit KalaExplained and follow along as new videos are released each week.
City launches ‘KalaExplained’ to lift the lid on how local government really works
The City of Kalamunda is pulling back the curtain on local government, launching a new 9-week video series designed to give the community a clearer understanding of how decisions are made, where rates go, and the role the City plays in everyday life.
The first episode of KalaExplained premiered on 22 April (also available via link below), with a new topic being explored each week.
Designed to cut through confusion and remove jargon, the series breaks down key topics including what local government does, the role of the Mayor and Councillors, how decisions are made, where rates go, and how residents can get involved.
Each video runs for under a minute and has been developed by the City of Kalamunda in partnership with creative specialists, using a simple and engaging format to make complex topics easier to understand.
Mayor Margaret Thomas said the series reflects the City’s commitment to transparency and helping the community feel informed and empowered.
“Helping our community better understand how local government works isn’t optional - it’s a responsibility,” Mayor Thomas said. “That’s why we’ve made it a priority at the highest level of the organisation - a CEO KPI - to deliver something practical, clear and genuinely useful for our community.”
City of Kalamunda CEO Anthony Vuleta said the initiative reflects a broader shift in how the organisation communicates with its community.
“If people don’t understand how local government works, then we need to take responsibility for explaining it better,” Mr Vuleta said.
“KalaExplained is about meeting our community where they are - using clear, practical communication that makes sense.”
A new video will be released weekly across the City’s digital channels over nine weeks, creating a simple, accessible library of content for residents to explore at their own pace.
To learn more, visit KalaExplained and follow along as new videos are released each week.
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