Canva Training Learn how to create dynamic and professional promotional materials for your community group using Canva.
Canva is an easy-to-use and free graphic design website that can be used to create promotional materials such as flyers, documents and social media posts.
Wednesday 7 October, 6.30 - 8.30pm |
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 | Very Important Volunteer (VIV) card A huge thanks to all the businesses participating in the VIV card program!
VIV cards offer volunteers various discounts on services and products at local Cockburn businesses.
Are you a local volunteer and want a card? Or do you know of a local business who may wish to join the program?
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 | Lets celebrate culture Expressions of interest are being sought for a Celebrate Culture in Cockburn event on Sunday 1 November from 11am - 2pm in Yangebup. People who are interested in providing any of the following activities are invited to get in touch. - Cultural performances
- Cultural activities
- Ethnic food dishes
- Cultural trinkets or treasures
- Storytelling
Email Connecting Community for Kids. |
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Nominate a local hero Know someone who makes a difference in your community?
Nominate them for a Community Citizen of the Year Award, in one of these categories: - Community Citizen of the Year
- Community Citizen of the Year - Youth
- Community Citizen of the Year - Senior
- Active Citizenship - Group or event
The Awards recognise individuals and organisations making a notable contribution during the current year, and/or those who have given outstanding service over a number of years.
Nominations close 31 October. |
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 | Multicultural Stories You're invited to a lunch on Thursday 22 October to hear about Multicultural Stories - a project to translate a delightful children's book into various languages.
Bring a plate of food to share. Come along to learn more about how you can be part of this project that will celebrate reading, stories and multiculturalism.
Book your place |
 | Online directory for men
www.menshealthwa.org.au/directory is a directory to help find appropriate support for men.
Search today to access hundreds of services to do with physical & sexual health, addiction, relationships & fathering, legal support, money management, healthy living and more.
Visit the directory |
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 | Grab a bargain Hold a stall and make some cash, or come on down and and see what treasures you can find at the Beeliar Market.
Sunday 7am - 10am:
4 October
1 November
6 December
10 January
Coles Carpark - Beeliar Village Shopping Centre (8 Durnin Avenue)
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 | Free Mindfulness training
Research has found that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety and depression and increase quality of life and well-being.
Sign up for this free 6 week course where you will learn 10 core mindfulness skills and be taught exercises. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Starts 19 October in Atwell
Day time and evening sesions
Register now |
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Events & workshops this month |
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| Family Tree Planting
Friday 2 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Wetlands Centre, Bibra Lake
Beeliar Market
Sunday 4 October, 7am - 10am
Beeliar Village Shopping Centre
Lifejacket Clinic for Boaties
Sunday 4 October, 10am - 10.45am
Woodman Point Boat Ramp
Canva Training
Wednesday 7 October, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Yangebup Family Centre
Repair Cafe Cockburn (South Lake)
2nd Sunday of the month
Next one: 11 October, 10am - 12pm
South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre
Side Splitter Comedy Festival
9 & 10, 16 & 17 October
Memorial Hall, Hamilton Hill
Discover Cockburn by Bike
14 to 21 October, 4pm - 5.30pm
Rides start at Cockburn Youth Centre |
Earth Carers course
15 to 29 October
Various locations
Repair Hub (Hamilton Hill)
3rd Sunday of the month
Next one: 18 October, 10am-12pm
The Hub 6163 - 1 Starling Street
Cockburn Fur Run
Sunday 18 October, 10am - 1pm
Manning Park, Hamilton Hill
Teddy Bears Picnic
Wednesday 21 October, 10am - 1pm
Manning Park, Hamilton Hill
Henderson Waste Recovery Park Tour
Saturday 24 October, 9.30 - 11.30am
Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair
Sunday 25 October, 11am - 8pm
Manning Park, Hamilton Hill
Memory Cafe
For people living with dementia
4th Tuesday of the month
Next one: 27 October, 10am - 12pm
Shingle Inn Cafe - Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre, Success |
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Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn.
The following projects are open for comment: - Proposed Structure Plan - Lots 11, 74 and 9046 Beenyup Road, Banjup (closes 10 October)
- Planning Application - High Care Nursing Home in Beeliar (closes 13 October)
- Fig Tree in Hamilton Hill - Proposed Nomination of Tree onto the City's Heritage Inventory (closes 15 October)
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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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