Understanding & Engaging 21st Century Volunteers Workshop Volunteering today is not the same as it was 20 years ago. Join us for an online workshop on Thursday 12 November with international guest speaker and leading authority on volunteering, Rob Jackson from the UK, to look at some of the key ways in which society is changing and how these changes affect volunteering.
Rob will also discuss what leaders of volunteers can do to update their practices to accommodate these changes, further enhancing their engagement and retention of 21st century volunteers.
Thursday 12 November, 6.30pm
Online
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 | Cooby Swap & Share Come along on the first Saturday of every month to Coolbellup Hub for a swap and share event.
Arrive at 9am to set up your table, have a chat and a cuppa. Anything homemade or homegrown (eg: fruit, veggies, herbs and flowers) is welcome for the swap. From 9.30am the swapping begins!
Don't forget to bring a box, bucket or bag to take your goodies home, plus any clean empty jars or containers to break up larger donated items.
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 | Social Inclusion Forum Often described as an incubator for ideas, this forum will inspire you to make change in your community. Be prepared for an exciting afternoon with like-minded people and thought provoking presentations from industry professionals and community representatives.
Suitable for both professionals and volunteers in the sport, recreation and community sectors, the forum will include practical tips & advice that you can implement in your community.
Wednesday 2 December, 3.30 - 6.30pm
Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club
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Wide Angle Film Festival As part of its celebration of the International Day of People with Disability, the City is offering free online access to the Wide Angle Film Festival.
By showcasing award-winning International and Australian short films made by people with disability, the festival gives everyone the opportunity to see the diversity of our communities reflected on screen.
The festival will be released online 1 November 2020 and films will be accessible to audiences for one month. Closed and open captions, audio description, social stories and trigger warnings are available for viewers. |
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#ShopLocalCockburn & WIN!
#ShopLocalCockburn* to support our local businesses, and to win heaps of awesome prizes!
Go into the draw to WIN one of two $1,000 prize packs including café and restaurant vouchers, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, massage and float vouchers, local experiences for the family and more.
There are also weekly prizes being drawn, so start shopping today! - Spend a minimum of $10 per transaction at THREE shops, services or hospitality venues* in Cockburn
- Make your purchases and submit your receipts by 4pm, 15 November 2020
- Email receipts and your contact details to shoplocal@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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 | Share the dignity
Help out women, teen girls and expecting mothers in need by donating goods to create dignity bags. These bags are filled with essential personal hygiene products such as: - Shampoo & conditioner
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Body wash or soap
- Roll-on deodorant
- Travel size tissues
- Cotton tips
- Sealed packets or pads or tampons
- Newborn nappies
- Baby wipes
- Baby wash & creams
- Additional items to make someone feel special such as makeup, accessories, moisturiser, facemasks, hand cream or used handbags in good condition.
Items can be dropped off at Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club office, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
www.sharethedignity.org.au |
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Celebrate NAIDOC Week Check out the City's NAIDOC week events program to find out how you can celebrate the achievements, history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday 9 November, 10am - 12pm
Come along for the Flag Raising, followed by a free morning tea
Stephen Kinnane author in conversation with Dr Chris Owen
Tuesday 10 November, 6.30pm - 8pm
Join author Steve Kinnane, a Marda Marda man from the East Kimberly, and Dr Chris Owen, author and historian, in discussion about Kinnane's new book Shadow Lines and Indigenous history.
Nyungar language singing workshop with Gina and Guy
Thursday 12 November, 6.30pm - 8pm
Celebrate NAIDOC week at this Nyungar language singing workshop presented by three-time winners of WAMI Indigenous Act of the Year Award, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.
Aboriginal Astronomy Night
Thursday 12 November, 6.30pm - 8pm
Young people aged 12 - 18 who live, work or study in the City of Cockburn are invited to a boordiya night at Gingin Gravity Discovery and Observatory. |
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 | Freo Port Walks Join a free, one-hour stroll around Victoria Quay and listen to port experts as they tell you about different aspects of Fremantle Inner Harbour.
Topics include: - Maritime history
- Logistics
- Trade
- Port engineering
- Shipping
- The environment.
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 | Start a Sustainable Side Business Workshop
Come along and be inspired to make a difference and some money!
This workshop will explore how to earn extra income from making a positive impact in your community.
Learn about the exciting growth of social enterprise in Perth, how to test if your idea is viable, creative marketing ideas and much more.
Saturday 14 November, 9.30 - 12.30pm
More info and to register |
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Garage Sale Trail Looking for a way to benefit your pocket and the planet? Then join us for this year's Garage Sale Trail on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November.
Schools, households, community groups and businesses are invited to host a garage sale. Sellers can benefit from the opportunity to make some money, meet their neighbours and declutter. Shoppers can grab a bargain and contribute to a nation wide effort to divert over 3,500 tonnes from landfill! |
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Events & workshops this month |
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Beeliar Market
Sunday 1 November, 7am - 10am
Beeliar Village Shopping Centre
Remembrance Day Youth Parade
Wednesday 4 November, 10am - 12pm
RSL War Memorial - Beale Park, Spearwood
Cooby Swap & Share
1st Saturday of the month, 9am
Next one: 7 November
Coolbellup Hub - 90 Cordelia Ave
Good Sammy's Drop Off Day
Saturday 7 November, 8am - 3pm
Cockburn Administration Building, Spearwood
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday 9 November, 10am - 12pm
Cockburn Administration Building, Spearwood
Volunteer Management Workshop
Thursday 12 November, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Online
Mentally Healthy Day
Friday 13 November, 4 - 6pm
Lakeland Senior High School, South Lake
Start a Sustainable Side Business Workshop
Saturday 14 November, 9.30 - 12.30pm
Cockburn Integrated Health Facility, Success
Worm Farming Workshop
Saturday 14 November, 11am - 1pm
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Grow it Local - Produce Swap & Pizza
Sunday 15 November, 3pm - 6pm
Pear Tree Cafe, Hamilton Hill
Repair Hub (Hamilton Hill)
3rd Sunday of the month
Next one: 15 November, 10am - 12pm
The Hub 6163 - 1 Starling Street
Insect Adventures
Saturday 21 November, 9am - 12pm
Malvolio Bushland, Coolbellup
Designing and Planning a Waterwise Garden
Saturday 21 November, 8.30 - 12.30pm
APACE Nursery, North Fremantle
Memory Cafe
For people living with dementia
4th Tuesday of the month
Next one: 24 November, 10am - 12pm
Shingle Inn Cafe - Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre, Success
Redefining Retirement Workshop
Saturday 28 November, 10am - 12pm
Beeliar Community Centre
Seniors Dinner Dance
Saturday 28 November, 6pm - 10pm
Dalmatinac Club, Azelia Rd, Hamilton Hill
Waste Free Kitchen Workshop
Thursday 29 November, 6.30pm - 8pm
Spearwood Library
Social Inclusion Forum
Wednesday 2 December, 3.30 - 6.30pm
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club |
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Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn.
The following projects are open for comment: - Hope Road Bibra Lake - Shared Path Upgrades (closes 4 November)
- Planning Application - Change of Use from Shop & Restaurant to Tavern in North Coogee (closes 6 November)
- Lucretia Park Playground in North Coogee Upgrade (closes 13 November)
- Rejuvenating Macrozamia Park in Yangebup (closes 13 November)
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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. |
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| 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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