Friday 25 February 2021
Happy Friday everyone!
Check out some of the fantastic events and initiatives happening across the City of Cockburn this March. - Grant writing training on 3 March
- Cooby Community Eats - 26 Feb, 26 March, 30 April
- International Women's Day celebration on 9 March
- Harmony Week long table lunch 18 March
- Financial counselling for small businesses
- Show Off - art exhibition 20-28 March
- Acrod parking bay video - Sam
- Have your say on important decisions in your area
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Grant writing training on Wednesday 3 March
Looking for some tips and pointers to brush up your grant writing skills? This free session is suitable for clubs, groups and individuals who want to know what funding opportunities are available and how to successfully write grants.
Don't miss out! For more information contact 9411 3444. |
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Cooby & Yangebup Community Eats
Mark these dates in your calendar for free community meals brought to you in partnership between City of Cockburn and various community groups.
COOLBELLUP - Friday 26 February
- Friday 26 March
- Friday 30 April
YANGEBUP - Friday 12 March
- Friday 9 April
For more information contact 9411 3444. |
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Celebrate Harmony Week 15-21 March 2021
Harmony Week is a national celebration of Australia's cultural diversity. Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live. Nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
Ways to celebrate Harmony Week: - Wear orange which is the colour of Harmony Week and signifies social communication and meaningful conversations
- Enjoy cultural food with your friends, group, club, school or business
- Learn about cultural diversity in our community. The City of Cockburn Community Profile has some great information: https://profile.id.com.au/cockburn/ancestry
Everyone is welcome to attend the Long Table Lunch and presentation advertised in the poster- book a spot via the button below. |
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Free inclusive International Women's Day Celebration
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Come along and connect with women in our community. The theme this year is #choosetochallenge.
RSVP via the button below. |
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Help for small businesses in City of Cockburn
The City now offers a free and confidential service to small businesses experiencing financial difficultly. The service can assist by developing strategies to manage short-term and long-term financial struggles and can: - Negotiate on your behalf with creditors
- Provide information on insolvency
- Help to develop budgets and money plans
- Provide information about understanding your rights and
- Accessing legal help
Flexible appointment options are available. Services are also located in Mandurah and Joondalup.
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Show Off 16 (TAKE TWO!) an exhibition of Cockburn artists
It's 'take 2' of Show Off 16, Cockburn's annual and popular art exhibition featuring art from over 65 Cockburn creatives. The exhibition aims to 'show off' the talent we have in Cockburn in many different formats, including acrylics on canvas, oil paintings, abstract sculptures, textiles, drawings and more.
It's free and open daily from 20-28 March, 10am-3pm. Memorial Hall, corner Carrington St & Rockingham Rd, Hamilton Hill. |
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WATCH VIDEO: This Bay is Someone's Day
Have you seen this terrific campaign featuring City of Cockburn local Sam? Aside from the usual busy-ness of being a working mum, she has a few extra barriers to tackle to get where she needs to be. ACROD bays help her be the Mum her “kids need and deserve”.
Watch the video below! |
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Projects open for comment
Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn. The following projects are open for comment: - Planning Application - DA21/0022 - Change of Use from Restaurant to Small Bar - 1/134 Parkway Road, Bibra Lake (closes 2 March)
- Proposed Land Use Changes at Australian Marine Complex (closes 8 March)
- Development of Application DA20/0973 - Modification to Previous Approval to Industry General (Licensed) - Crushing of Materials on Site (closes 23 March)
- Business Plan to enter into a Major Land Transaction - Coogee Beach Caravan Park Reserve 29678 (3 Powell Road, Coogee) (closes Friday 26 March)
- LED street lighting trial (closes 31 March)
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