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COVID-19 grants up to $5,000

Our COVID-19 response grants of up to $5,000 are for local not-for-profits, incorporated community groups, organisations and businesses to:
  • Support our most vulnerable community members
  • Aid the recovery from COVID-19.
Ideas for projects include the provision of services to increase well-being, support to charitable groups, alternate forms of service delivery or organising an event to celebrate the recovery from COVID-19. Applications close 8 July.
Apply now
Get help restarting your business 
    
The City is helping local businesses by launching a Restart Hub to reboot Cockburn’s business community in-line with the governments easing of restrictions #ShopLocalCockburn

What is the Restart Hub?
The Restart Hub contains information and resources for Cockburn businesses:
  1. COVID Safety Plans – Businesses that were forced to close need a COVID-19 Safety Plan to be able to reopen, and those that continued operating are advised to develop a plan. This section on the hub also contains all of the information a business requires to reopen safely 
  2. Open for Business Map of Cockburn – businesses can register their details by emailing business@cockburn.wa.gov.au  
  3. FREE social distancing floor stickers  
  4. COVID-19 grants up to $5,000 - for Cockburn based businesses, community groups, organisations and local not-for-profits to support our most vulnerable community members, and to aid the recovery from COVID-19. Apply by 8 June. 
  5. Cockburn Supplier Register – Businesses can pre-register as a prospective supplier to the City of Cockburn, even if they are already registered. The City will endeavour to provide opportunities for local businesses to participate in some of the $50 million shovel ready projects prioritised as a result of COVID 19.
Restart your business
Cockburn Libraries are open!

Cockburn libraries reopened their doors this week with a number of new restrictions in place for your safety:
  • Only 20 customers will be allowed in the library at a time
  • 1.5m distancing 
  • Library is NOT available for studying, socialising, group meetings or events
  • Computer sessions are limited to 30 minutes 
  • Items borrowed before the COVID-19 closure are not due until 30 June
  • If you are unwell, call us instead and we will assist you.
What's on at the libraries
Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June

Reconciliation is the ongoing journey that reminds us that while generations of Australians have fought hard for change, future gains are likely to take just as much effort. The City have no events scheduled due to COVID-19, although you can still get involved:

Follow Reconciliation Australia on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Make Cockburn the best place to be 

Using your input we have produced the draft plan that informs everything we will do in Cockburn for the next 10 years – the Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030. Before the plan is finalised, we need your input, one last time by 8 June 2020.
  • Did we get Cockburn’s priorities right for the next 10 years? Take our poll
  • Are there any we have missed? Send us your comments
Provide your feedback
Heats Bakery lends a helping hand

Heats Bakery in South Lake has been giving back to the community well before COVID-19 by donating food for those in need and working closely with the South Lake Ottey Centre and local families. 

Like many businesses, Heats Bakery have struggled over the past months so if you're near-by, pop in and purchase some of their delicious treats including lamingtons and apple pies, or grab a breadroll for lunch, and give back to a business who has given so much to others. #BuyLocalCockburn. 
5A/49 Berrigan Dr, South Lake. Call 0430 037 719 or visit them on FacebookMonday - Friday 6.30am-4pm. Saturdays 7am-3pm.
Get your 15-24 year olds job ready!

While things are quiet, it’s a good time for your kids to learn some job-ready skills that will put them ahead of the game . Get your 15-24 year old involved in Cockburn Youth Services online Peak Program to learn about:
  • Social media branding
  • Prioritising and being more productive
  • Goal setting 
  • Mentorship, how to network and more!
 The course includes eight online, interactive workshops over eight-10 weeks. Register now!
Register now
What can we do for a better tomorrow?

The City of Cockburn has a crucial role in creating a more sustainable, climate resilient and liveable future in Cockburn. We are developing a Climate Change Strategy that sets targets for the decade ahead. This plan will play an important role in shaping our future, so we need your help:
  • What does a sustainable and climate resilient Cockburn look like to you?
  • What can we do today for a better tomorrow?
Have your say online
Online survey - by 28 May. Online workshop - Saturday 23 May, 10-11.30am. 
Email - comment@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Have your say
COVID 19 (Coronavirus)
To find out the latest information and advice on COVID 19 (coronavirus) visit the WA Department of Health websiteTo 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 ammenity closings/ re-openings, visit cockburn.wa.gov.au/COVID-19
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