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| | | | | Nominate an Amazing Volunteer or Organisation Celebrate volunteers who make a difference in the community and recognise their amazing volunteering efforts. Nominees and nominators will be invited to attend the Cockburn Volunteer Awards on Saturday 24 May 2025, for an evening of celebration, food, and entertainment, during National Volunteer Week. Help us celebrate Cockburn's volunteers and community groups by nominating today! $3,600 worth of prizes to be won across three categories: Volunteer Organisation of the Year Volunteer of the Year Mayor's Volunteer Award (10+ years of volunteering). Submit your nomination before close of business on Monday 17 February, 2025. | | Nominate here |
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| | | Cockburn Community Funding Round opens February Do you know a local community group, sporting club or school P&C that has an idea, project, or event that the community would love? Let us help make it a reality. The following grant programs are open from 9am, Monday 17 February 2025 until 4pm, Friday 28 March 2025: Community Grants Cultural Grants Youth Arts Scholarships Donations Group Sponsorship. The City also has a range of grants, funding and subsidies open all year round. | | Find out more |
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| | | New service unlocks funding opportunities We are excited to offer Cockburn Funding Finder, a free service for local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals. Access a comprehensive list of grants, get email alerts for new opportunities, save favourites, and find tips to strengthen your applications - all in one place! In partnership with GrantGuru, we make finding funding easy. Explore the possibilities! | | Funding Finder |
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| | | | | Dept of Communities awards Exciting news! Volunteers with 5+ years of service can be nominated by their organisation or self-nominate for the Department of Communities WA Volunteer Service Awards. Don't miss this chance to shine! Nominations close on 28 February 2025. Click below to learn more. | | Learn more |
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| | | | | Volunteering WA awards
Each year individuals, groups, community organisations, government or local business organisations are invited to nominate a special individual or organisation they believe is worthy of recognition for a WA Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations close 28 February 2025. Click below for more information. | | Learn more |
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| | | | | Visit us at Coogee Live!
Are you coming to our iconic Coogee Live community festival - Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March? The team from our Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre will be hosting a stand at Coogee Live and we'd love to see you there! For further event information please click the button below. | | Event details |
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| | | | | The Emergency WA app is here! The new app offers the fastest, most reliable access to alerts and warnings for hazards/emergencies across WA. Set custom watch zones, tailor notifications, upload critical documents and listen to emergency broadcasts to stay informed and safe. Now available for download from the App Store and Google Play. Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au for more. |
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| | | Events and workshops coming up |
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| | | | | Visit us at one of our Cockburn libraries with any questions you may have about volunteering:
Wednesday 5 February at Success Library or Wednesday 5 March at Coolbellup Library from 10am-midday.
Alternatively, our office at the Cockburn Seniors Centre is available by appointment. Please call us on 08 9411 3490 or email via the button below to book a time. |
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| | | The Step into Volunteering information sessions are free, informal workshops that highlight volunteering opportunities in Cockburn.
Wednesday 19 February, 1pm at Spearwood Library - Bookings Essential.
Get information on the diverse range of volunteering opportunities, learn how to identify skills you can contribute, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. |
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