Get together with your neighbours Haven't seen your neighbours for a while or don't even really know them?
The City of Cockburn wants to support local communities to connect and get to know each other by providing funds for neighbours and community groups to hold small neighbourhood events.
Apply for up to $250 to host an event for your neighbours in a Cockburn park or street verge. The funds can be used for food, entertainment, decorations or to promote the event. |
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| | Event Planning & Budgeting Workshop Learn how to plan for successful community events with minimum stress and maximum attendance and quality.
This training explores the practical, real-world skills you need to deliver a wide range of events.
Wednesday 19 August, 6.30 - 8.30pm
City of Cockburn Administration Building
Find out more |
| | Join a Seniors Club near you
Make new friends, have a cuppa & a chat and enjoy fun activities at your local Seniors Club.
There are ten clubs across the City of Cockburn, that meet on different days of the week for socialising and activities such as outings, darts, carpet bowls, bingo, craft and table tennis.
To be sent a list of clubs, email commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au |
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Introducing Cockburn Community Barter, a new Facebook page where you can directly exchange goods or services for other goods or services without the use of money.
It's all about sharing, swapping, reducing waste and building community.
For example, Rosie is swapping backyard eggs for some clothes. Or Katie is swapping a computer repair for moving assistance. Join the community today! |
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| | Looking to volunteer? There are currently over 150 volunteer positions available within the City of Cockburn area.
If you have time to give and would like to get involved in a local community organisation, contact the Volunteer Resource Centre to find out where you could help!
Contact us via our website or send us an email. |
| | People Need People: Warm Data Lab series Join this series of public discussions to explore the complexity of Covid in relation to health, work, education, food, community etc. The normal assumptions about all these areas of our lives have been challenged by this recent experience.
Sunday 23 August - 27 September
10.30am - 12pm
The Hub 6163, Hamilton Hill
Register your interest |
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Events & workshops this month |
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| Noongar Language Classes
13 August - 10 September
6pm - 7pm
Spearwood Library
Repair Cafe Cockburn (South Lake)
2nd Sunday of the month
Next one: 9 August, 10am - 12pm
South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre
Repair Hub (Hamilton Hill)
3rd Sunday of the month
Next one: Sunday 16 August, 10am-12pm
The Hub 6163 - 1 Starling Street
Henderson Waste Recovery Park Tour
Saturday 8 August, 9.30am - midday
Entry $5
Event Planning & Budgeting Workshop
Wednesday 19 August, 6.30 - 8.30pm
City of Cockburn Administration Building |
Memory Cafe
For people living with dementia
4th Tuesday of the month
Next one: 25 August, 10am - 12pm
Shingle Inn Cafe - Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre, Success
Community Planting
Sunday 2 August , 9am - 1pm
Bibra Drive carpark, Bibra Lake
Wise Women Workshops
For women over the age of 45
Last Tuesday of the month, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Cockburn Health & Community Facility
People Need People: Warm Data Lab
Sunday 23 August - 27 September
10.30am - 12pm
The Hub 6163, Hamilton Hill |
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Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn.
The following project is open for comment: Proposed Structure Plan - Lot 22 (176) Mayor Road, Lake Coogee (closes 20 August) |
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Want to be in the know? Visit: Cockburn Community Facebook page for upcoming community events, activities and programs. Cockburn Community Groups to visit the websites of resident groups who address issues within their local area and act as a voice for their community. Cockburn Community Directory to search for community organisations and services provided in your area. |
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) To find out the latest information and advice on COVID-19 (coronavius), visit the WA Government website. To find out what the City is doing and how it's responding in terms of support for residents, businesses and community groups, as well as facility and amenity closings/re-openings, visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/COVID-19. |
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