21 January 2022 Free workshop: "Oh My Goodness - I'm on a Board!" Let's Talk... Access & Inclusion Community Eats back in 2022 - Yangebup & Cooby Community Champions wanted Hire the community trailer Cockburn Community Grants opening soon International Women's Day Happy reading and best wishes for the month ahead,
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Free workshop: "Oh my Goodness - I'm on a Board"
Are you on a board or committee of management in Cockburn? Come along for a fun informative session on governance and best practice strategies for a well-functioning and effective board. This interactive workshop provides an overview of the legal obligations, committee roles and responsibilities of boards and management committees.
Wednesday 23 February 2022
6-8pm at Success Library, Community Room |
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Community learning: "Access & Inclusion"
Come along for a coffee and a chat about "Access & Inclusion" with Cockburn Disability Access and Inclusion Officer. This is a free informal learning session to share ideas and ask questions.
Tuesday 8 February 2022
11am at Cockburn CRC, Yangebup
RSVPs aren't essential, but you can register your intention to come along and we will send you a reminder the day prior. |
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New volunteer position - Community Champions
The Community Development team are currently advertising voluntary roles for Community Champions. These are positions which are designed to promote City of Cockburn programs, events and information relevant to local residents.
Champions will be the first to know what's happening locally and be up-skilled and supported by the Community Development team to harness their networks and become strong communicators to keep their community informed. |
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Community Eats - back in 2022
Share a meal and make connections with your local community in a safe and friendly environment at the Community Eats dinners. These are hosted by local groups once per month in Cooby and Yangebup.
FEBRUARY DINNERS: Yangebup Eats: Friday 11 February, 6-7pm at Yangebup Family Centre Cooby Eats: Friday 25 February, 6-7pm at Len Packham Reserve Clubrooms. |
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Community Trailer Residents and groups can hire the Cockburn Community Trailer for free. Hire the whole trailer, or borrow specific items such as BBQs, fire extinguisher, marquee, bollards, trestles, chairs. |
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Cockburn Community Grants - open mid-Feb
Are you in a not-for-profit group and seeking funding? This might be for an event, minor-capital works, workshop, promotion, incorporation, equipment, activities. Cockburn Community grants open in mid-February and close at the end of March. Find out if your group and project is eligible! |
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International Women's Day 2022
Celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. Nominate an inspirational woman in your life and share her journey with the community. |
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Improving your journey through Cockburn
We understand that traffic congestion in Cockburn is frustrating and have long term plans to accommodate the transport requirements of our growing population.
The City is working with all levels of government to: Improve East-West & North-South connector roads Deliver transport networks to your home & work Improve public transport in Cockburn Provide more sustainable, healthier ways of getting around Provide more vegetation and use elements of nature in transport designs. To find out what transport projects all levels of government are focusing on in the short term to improve your journey through Cockburn, take a look at our video, or visit our website. |
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Projects open for comment
Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn. Click here to see all projects open for comment and have your say. Planning Application - Coogee Road, Lake Coogee Planning Application - Wattleup Road, Hammond Park Find out what's development projects are happening in your suburb here: What's Happening in my Suburb? - City of Cockburn |
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Thanks for reading
For more information about Community Development services at the City of Cockburn, please email: commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au or phone 9411 3444. We can help you with things such as: Join a residents group or seniors group in your suburb Find a volunteer opportunity or promote vacancies in your group or club Free printing service for community groups Promote community events and projects Access free training and networking Free hire equipment for events and meetings Discounts for volunteers at Cockburn businesses Grants and funding for community programs Project support for up to six months Free website listing for community groups |
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