Friday 1 October 2021 - Spring Garden competition
- Community leadership course
- Free printing for community groups
- Introduction to Facebook Groups workshop
- New resident group forming in Success
- Access & Inclusion courses
- Let's Talk: Marketing
- What's on this month
- Comment on Cockburn
Happy reading and best wishes for the month ahead,
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Spruce up your garden & win up to $300
The Spring Garden competition is now on. Spruce up your front garden, verge or balcony for a chance to win a $100, $200 or $300 Bunnings voucher. All participants will receive a small prize for their efforts. It doesn't need to be a big job, just a general tidy up to help keep our streets looking great.
To enter, send a photo of your green paradise to commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au by Sunday 31 October. |
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Free leadership workshop for Cockburn community
Want to grow your leadership skills and be a leader in your community? Come join us for a fantastic session full of amazing insights and information. The four-hour course will cover the following topics: - Attributes of effective leaders
- Recognising your own leadership qualities
- Leading from within an organisation
- Communication for leadership
Saturday 6 November 2021, 10am-2pm, Cockburn Seniors Centre, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood.
This course includes networking, activities, and a light lunch. Register here: commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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Free printing for community groups
Did you know that all Cockburn not-for-profit groups are eligible for 500 free colour prints per month at the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre.
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Introduction to Facebook Groups - free workshop
Come along and take a deep dive into Facebook groups. These groups not only are the online counterpart for community groups, but often serve a purpose of their own to keep us connected. This workshop will look at the three key areas - Setting a Facebook group up correctly
- How to attract and build a community
- How to moderate and manage the Facebook group into the future
Wednesday 17 November, 6.30-8.30pm at Cockburn Administration Building, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood. |
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Success Residents Association seeking local people
The Success Residents Association is reforming and looking for local people who want to get involved and make a difference in the suburb.
Come along on Tuesday 26 October, 6pm to the Success Library Community Room to socialise with community minded people over drinks and food, and find out about getting involved in the group. |
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Access & Inclusion - free courses
Upskill your organisation about inclusion and access for people with disability. There are several free courses through Carers WA including: Employing people with Disability, Creating Inclusion in Sport & Recreation, and NDIS education. |
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Let's talk... Marketing!
Cockburn residents are invited to an informal learning series titled: Let's Talk. The Community Development team will lead the session by presenting some key concepts around the topic, and then open the discussion to everyone present to share ideas.
The next topic is Marketing, scheduled for Tuesday 12 October, 11am-12pm at The Quarie in Hammond Park. Everyone welcome, no RSVP required just come along.
And we are shouting the coffees! |
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Projects open for comment
Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn. The following projects are open for comment: - Manning Park Trails Network Proposal - Community Working Group: Closes 13 October
- Development Application - Lot 125 Poletti Road, Cockburn Central: Closes 22 October
- Structure Plan Amendment - Lots 71, 74-76, and 303-304 Wattleup Road: Closes 15 October
- Proposed Structure Plan - Lot 7 Hammond Road, Success: Closes 4 November
Find out what's development projects are happening in your suburb here: What's Happening in my Suburb? - City of Cockburn |
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| Thanks for reading For more information about Community Development services with City of Cockburn, please email: commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au or phone 9411 3444. We can help you with things such as: - Join a residents group or seniors group in your suburb
- Find a volunteer opportunity or promote vacancies in your group or club
- Free printing service for community groups
- Promote community events and projects
- Access free training and networking
- Free hire equipment for events and meetings
- Discounts for volunteers at Cockburn businesses
- Grants and funding for community programs
- Project support for up to six months
- Free website listing for community groups
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