Welcome to City Beach
Visit City Beach is a community-run group making the City Beach precinct a bustling and active space for the whole community. We work with local clubs, groups, and businesses to promote and improve the space with upcoming events. If you would like to contact us with any questions, please do not hesitate!
What We Do
Our Mission
- Activate the precinct as a meeting place
- Create community-based events for City Beach residents
- Embrace community groups through activity
- Engender a sense of pride and belonging
- Work together to make the space better for all businesses and the community
Our Goals
- Maximise the use of the purpose built Surf Lifesaving club and its surrounds.
- Raise the profile of City Beach as a destination.
- Make City Beach the best local beach in Perth.
- Create a hub by unifying the City Beach precinct.
Our Plans
We want to work with as many community groups as possible, generating mutual support. Some groups we would like to connect with are:
- Local sports clubs
- Local schools
- Aged care facilities
- Disability groups
- Youth groups
- Local business
If any of these sound like you, or you have an upcoming event at City Beach, please contact us.
Meet the Team
Daren Holscher
Meneesha Michalka
Daren Holscher
President
General Manager at Odyssea
Now a proud West Aussie, Daren prides himself as part of the City Beach community, encouraging "going local". He can be found trying new restaurants and enjoying the coastal lifestyle.
Clair Stanley
Meneesha Michalka
Daren Holscher
Vice President (Local Resident)
Event Management and PR.
Help CBAA apply for grants and seeking sponsorship, and event manager for any CBAA events.
Liz Fisher
Meneesha Michalka
Meneesha Michalka
Secretary
HR and Compliance Officer at Clancy's Fish Pub City Beach.
Dedicated to promoting City Beach's natural beauty and accessibility as a family friendly, community focused destination.
Meneesha Michalka
Meneesha Michalka
Meneesha Michalka
Board Member (Local Resident)
Lawyer
A local resident with a young family who loves the beautiful beach and surrounds, she joined CBAA to give back to locals and be a part of bringing family friendly events to City Beach.
Julie Bailey
Andrew Chapman
Sally Hollins
Board Member (Local Resident)
Journalist at POST Newspapers.
Joined CBAA in 2019 give back to her community and to encourage others to use the fabulous facilities on her favourite beach.
Sally Hollins
Andrew Chapman
Sally Hollins
Community Outreach Coordinator (Local Resident)
She comes to Visit City Beach after a 40-year career spanning the Tourism, Retail and Hospitality sectors. In recent years she was the CEO of Willie Creek Pearls and more recently Edge Employment Solutions – an organisation devoted to increasing employment for People with Disability. She ret
Community Outreach Coordinator (Local Resident)
She comes to Visit City Beach after a 40-year career spanning the Tourism, Retail and Hospitality sectors. In recent years she was the CEO of Willie Creek Pearls and more recently Edge Employment Solutions – an organisation devoted to increasing employment for People with Disability. She retired from Edge in 2023 and as a City Beach Resident is passionate about her community and our beautiful beach.
Andrew Chapman
Andrew Chapman
Andrew Chapman
Treasurer
Dedicated Partner Manager at GitLab, a leading software development company, where he fosters robust partnerships and drives collaborative success. In this role, he is committed to promoting and supporting local community initiatives and increasing public awareness of the numerous activities planned throughout the year. Andrew's
Treasurer
Dedicated Partner Manager at GitLab, a leading software development company, where he fosters robust partnerships and drives collaborative success. In this role, he is committed to promoting and supporting local community initiatives and increasing public awareness of the numerous activities planned throughout the year. Andrew's blend of professional expertise and community dedication positions him as a key figure in his professional and local circles.
Vanessa Baxter
Andrew Chapman
Andrew Chapman
Marketing and Project Manager
Vanessa has lived a fearless life full of adventure and challenges. Most recently known in New Zealand for her passion for food, media presence, and dedication to positively impacting others, she eagerly seizes new opportunities. Vanessa is excited to work on building a local community and highlighting the area of City Beach.
Claire Grieveson
James Heptinstall
James Heptinstall
Board Member
James Heptinstall
James Heptinstall
James Heptinstall
Social Media Manager
Marketing Student at Curtin University.
An intern at VCB, he hopes to spread awareness of the many great events held at City Beach.