Community Development Update - Now we're in November! 2021
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Wednesday 3 November 2021
  • Leadership course - 3 spots remain!
  • Neighbourhood Networker $50 vouchers
  • Friend in Need - free workshop
  • Introduction to Facebook groups - free workshop
  • Community Eats program - family fun events
  • COVID vax clinic for First Nation people
  • Cockburn Christmas Barter
  • Coolbellup Library pre-loved book and DVD sale
  • What's on this month
  • Comment on Cockburn
Happy reading and best wishes for the month ahead,
Community Development
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Leadership Course - 3 spots left!


Grow your personal and professional skills in a free leadership course. Saturday 6 November, 10am-2pm at Seniors Centre, 9 Coleville Crescent in Spearwood. RSVP essential - commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au

Neighbourhood Networking Fund program

 
Summer is coming! Get to know your neighbours by hosting a small neighbourhood event such as a BBQ or picnic. City of Cockburn can support your get-together with a $50 voucher.
Find out more

Friend in Need - free workshop

 
We can all play a part in helping those going through a tough time. Come along and join us for the 'Friend in Need' workshop to learn how to offer emotional and practical help to someone struggling with mental health, relationship, financial or other difficulties.

Wednesday 24 November, 6.30-8pm at Coolbellup Community Centre. RSVP essential: commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au
RSVP

Intro to FB groups workshop


Thinking about setting up a Facebook group? This might be for your organisation, your local area, or for a specific area of interest. Now more than ever, Facebook groups are a great way to connect, communicate and share with your community!

Wednesday 17 November, 6.30-8.30pm at City of Cockburn admin building, 9 Coleville Crescent Spearwood. RSVP essential - commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Book now
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Community Eats program


Free community meal programs in Coolbellup and Yangebup is wrapping up for 2021 with family events - including face painting, music, bouncy castle and more.
  • Cooby Community Eats: Friday 26 November, 6pm at Len Packham Reserve Clubrooms, Coolbellup.
  • Yangebup Community Eats (poster pictured): Friday 12 November, 6pm at Yangebup Family Centre, Yangebup.
Find out more
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COVID vax clinic for First Nation people


The City of Cockburn & HealthyWA are holding a COVID vax clinic this weekend. Come along to the Coolbellup Community Hub to get your COVID-19 vaccination with no appointments necessary.  Saturday 6 November, 9.30am-2.30pm at Coolbellup Hub.  
More information

Cockburn Christmas Barter - share the love!


Got some items you don’t need this Christmas? Decorations? An Xmas tree? Kids toys? Gifts? And other cool stuff? Don’t buy it new if you can pick up a great item, in return for something you no longer need.
Post your item on this Cockburn Barter page and use one of the options:

1. In return I’m seeking…
2. Make me an offer
3. Free

Happy bartering everybody!!
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Want to promote a community event? Email us!

Projects open for comment


Get involved and have your say about projects happening in Cockburn. Click here to see all projects open for comment and have your say. 

The following projects are open for comment:
  • Should there be a dog on-leash only beach in Cockburn? closes 5 November
  • Business Scorecard 2021 - closes 5 November
  • Subdivision and Development - Street Trees - closes 11 November
  • Noise Attenuation - Amendments to Local Planning Policy - closes 11 November
  • Renewable Energy Systems Amendments to Local Planning Policy - closes 11 November
  • Incidental Structures - Amendments to Local Planning Policy - closes 11 November
  • Signs & Advertising - Amendments to Local Planning Policy - closes 11 November
  • Licensed Premises (Liquor) - Amendments to Local Planning Policy - closes 11 November
  • Planning Application - 3/24 Erceg Road - Yangebup - closes 18 November
  • Proposed Structure Plan - Lot 7 Hammond Road, Success - closes 4 November
  • Planning Application - 140/2 Signal Terrace Cockburn Central - closes 12 November
  • Barrow Crescent Treatments, North Coogee - Closes 22 November 2021
  • Joint Development Panel Application, Mell Road - Spearwood - closes  18 Novembe
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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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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