 | Financial Counselling - do you need help?
Meet Colleen, one of the City's Financial Counsellors talking about the traffic light system designed to help you manage your money more effectively. With the downturn in the economy due to COVID-19, you may have debts, fines and bills piling up, or be wondering what forms of government assistance is available.
Let us help you to sort it out and provide you with the skills to manage your finances going forward. Our service is FREE and we are taking appointments by phone on 08 9411 3444 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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Administration front counter now OPEN!
The City's front counter is now open with restrictions in place. If you are unwell, please call us instead of coming in. We are not accepting cash payments until further notice. Call us on 08 9411 3444 or email: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au |
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Curtin scholarships available for local businesses!
Two Cockburn businesses or entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to participate in Curtin University’s celebrated Ignition program, to help trial and prepare fresh business ideas for the commercial environment.
The City will provide $6,500 to fund scholarships for two local businesses to participate in the five-day program from 30 August - 4 September 2020.
Several Cockburn businesses have completed the program in recent years, including Marissa Verma of Bindi Bindi Dreaming, but this is the first time the City has offered the scholarships to the local business community.
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Explore our pop-up wildlife trails
Take the kids for a walk to explore our pop-up wildlife trails. Pop-up signs have been placed along some of our best walk trails in Cockburn, including Lake Coogee, Little Rush and Yangebup Lakes, Banksia Eucalypt Woodland Reserve and Market Garden Park.
Learn some fun facts about our local wildlife while getting out and about in nature. Get in quick before they all pop down!. |
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Happy chickens and edible gardens
Grow It Local is offering two FREE online programs that you can get involved in from the comfort of your own home - perfect for winter!
Keeping happy chickens with Paul West
Saturday 30 June, 1- 1.30pm (WA time)
Join Paul West (River Cottage Australia) for a live session on keeping chickens happy at home. Essential viewing for experienced and aspiring chicken lovers alike!
The Edible Garden with Paul West
Saturday 20 June, 9.30-10.30am (WA time)
Join super grower and top Aussie legend Paul West for a live session on all things edible gardening, from how to get started, planning what to grow, and some tips and tricks from the master himself. |
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Get fit and fabulous online!
Our Healthy Eating, Activity, Lifestyle (HEAL) program is now offering online classes. HEAL helps adults of all ages and fitness levels develop healthy lifestyle habits. If you feel unhealthy or believe you could be eating and exercising better, then HEAL is the program for you! |
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 | Free meals for those facing hardship
There are some great organisations and businesses out there doing their bit to help the community and each week we hear about another amazing service. Chorus Kitchen is providing free meals to people experiencing hardship, and they deliver straight to your door. Call 1800 861 617 or email meals@chorus.org.au. |
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