 | | If you know any elderly or vulnerable people in the community including your own family, friends and neighbours, please share this message from our Mayor, Logan K Howlett, JP. It's a message of support by letting people know what services are available and what we are planning to deliver to help the elderly and those in need during these challenging times. |
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As the threat of the coronavirus intensifies, the City has closed more of its buildings, facilities and amenities over the past week. We are urgently working on a coordinated local response around how to look after the most vulnerable people in our community, as well as financial assistance for residents and businesses, with details to be released shortly.
Closure of facilities, amenities and programs
Since our last eNews on Tuesday 24 March, the following has closed: - Tennis courts
- Water play areas
- Toilets, BBQ’s and water fountains
- Facilities/ venues no longer for hire
- Youth Centre closed, (outreach essential services still running)
- Cockburn Men’s Shed
- City’s group health programs - HEAL, Food Sensations, MAN vs FAT, Walking Groups and Diabetes Education sessions
- All sporting facilities
Toilets that will remain open include those at Coogee Beach foreshore, Naval Base Shacks, Manning Park, Bibra Lake (East & West), Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club and C.Y. O’Connor Beach.
Staying fit in uncertain times
If you're missing the gym or your favourite class, visit the Cockburn ARC website and choose from a variety of Les Mills online group fitness classes. Cockburn ARC will soon release a whole series of videos from your favourite ARC instructors, including live-streaming. All videos can be accessed my members or non-members, so don't put your fitness on hold!
Financial assistance for residents and businesses
The City is working to provide a range of financial assistance packages to residents and businesses in need within the City of Cockburn. More details to come.
Are our parks and beaches still open?
The City of Cockburn is actively monitoring its beaches to ensure social distancing is being adhered to by the community. Until further notice, all beaches remain open. All City parks remain open, although our tennis courts at Coogee Beach, Len Packham, Anning Park and Davilak Park are closed.
How are we supporting business?
The City and its various business partners are working together to offer support to our business community on what State and Federal COVID-19 support measures apply to them, as well as offering complimentary access to tailored business support and advice to help them prepare for business disruptions. For more information visit our website or contact the City’s Business Engagement Officer at business@cockburn.wa.gov.au or 08 9411 3444.
Community Engagement - have your say
A range of community projects are taking place with most offering online forums for our community to comment on or provide feedback. To see what is open for comment visit comment.cockburn.wa.gov.au
Stay informed
Keep up-to-date with how the City is responding to the coronavirus on a daily basis by visiting our COVID-19 web page. |
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