The Poppy Project 

The Story

The Poppy Project has become a wonderful community-led tribute, bringing together local schools, childcare centres, community groups, clubs and residents to honour the service and sacrifice of our veterans and service personnel.

Each year, hundreds of handcrafted poppies are created using a variety of materials, showcasing the creativity, generosity and community spirit of our neighbourhood. From crocheted flowers lovingly made during craft sessions at the Community Centre to wooden poppies crafted by the Vincent Community Shed and Lake Monger Men's Shed and hand-painted by local children, every contribution helps tell a shared story of remembrance.

This collective effort has transformed the installation into a meaningful symbol of gratitude, connection and respect. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this community tribute, including:

Tall Tree Early Learning Leederville

North Perth Primary School

Emerald City Kickball Perth 

Mulberry Tree Mt Hawthorn Childcare Centre

Crafty Grandmothers

Castellorizian Association of WA

Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Group

District 360

Participants in the City of Vincent’s three Poppy Making workshops

Indigo Montessori Mt Hawthorn

Highgate Primary School

Generous local residents and community members

Di's Poppies

Mount Hawthorn Primary

Perth Swing Dance Society

Aranmore Catholic College

Perth College Junior School

CITS Crafters

Kidz Galore Kyilla

Wembley Primary School

Vincent Community Shed

Create a Poppy Display at Home

This Remembrance Day, we invite our community to create a poppy display at home as a simple and meaningful way to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country.

Whether it's a handmade poppy in your front garden, a window display, or a creative tribute with family and friends, every poppy is a visible reminder of our gratitude and respect for current and former service personnel.

Share your display with neighbours, start conversations about remembrance, and help create a community-wide tribute to those who have served. Lest we forget.

Ready to start making poppies now?

Download our poppy template today  

Poppy template

Poppy Project Installation

Date: Friday 6 November 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm (formalities start at 11am)

Location: Keith Frame Reserve, outside the Administration Building, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville 

Cost: FREE

Pop down to Keith Frame Reserve and place a poppy on our community display in recognition of Remembrance Day.  Enjoy a free morning tea and take a moment to reflect and remember those who have served our country in conflict and peace keeping operations. Lest We Forget.

 

"It was good to be involved in a project that had contributions from many in the community.

Our members come from diverse backgrounds and countries. It would be fairly certain that most members of the Shed would have relatives or friends who have died or suffered in conflicts, past or more recent, in places all over the world. Remembrance Day is an opportunity for us to pause together and remember them."

Lynton, Vincent Community Shed

Updates

Share your handmade poppies
Posted 09 September 2026 Share your handmade poppies

We want to see handmade poppy displays blooming in homes, schools, clubrooms, shopfronts and community spaces across Vincent.

The Poppy Project is returning in 2026
Posted 18 June 2026 The Poppy Project is returning in 2026

We are inviting the Vincent community to come together once again, to create handcrafted poppies in honour of Remembrance Day.

The Poppy Project, Asbestos Awareness Month and Streets Alive funding
Posted 19 November 2025 The Poppy Project, Asbestos Awareness Month and Streets Alive funding

A message from the Mayor. With Christmas just around the corner I encourage you to throw your support behind the fabulous local businesses in your area.

Poppy Project returns to honour our heroes
Posted 09 July 2025 Poppy Project returns to honour our heroes

Now in its second year, the Poppy Project is an opportunity for the community to make poppies for a grand display outside our Administration Building.

1,247 poppies create community tribute
Posted 08 November 2024 1,247 poppies create community tribute

Poppies made by hundreds of loving hands are now on display outside the City of Vincent Administration Building for Remembrance Day.

Over one thousand poppies crafted for commemorative display
Posted 30 October 2024 Over one thousand poppies crafted for commemorative display

Poppies made by hundreds of loving hands will be displayed outside the City of Vincent Administration Building for Remembrance Day.

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