| | | | | | Cockburn's most dedicated volunteers recognised Proving that volunteering does offer ‘something for everyone’, Cockburn’s Volunteer Awards for 2024 have honoured another selection of local legends who make it their business to selflessly help others. Held to coincide with National Volunteer Week 2024, the Cockburn awards recognise a Volunteer of the Year, a Volunteer Organisation of the Year, plus a Mayor’s Volunteer Award, with 45 organisations represented among 74 nominations. Described as an inspirational person with a big heart, the winner of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year title is Jean Coles from local food charity Feed It Forward Inc, and you can read more of Jean's story in the article below. Second place was awarded to Patrick Allioux from Marine Rescue Cockburn and in third place was Leanne Stickland from Salvation Army Emergency Services. The Volunteer Organisation of the Year award was presented to the Returned Services League City of Cockburn Sub-branch. | | Read more |
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| | | Jean Coles is Quintessentially Cockburn! Age is no barrier. That’s Jean Coles’ message for others in her community who can see a need but are not sure how to go about helping make a difference. Jean spends every Saturday and Sunday at Feed It Forward helping up to 160 families who find it hard to make ends meet put food on the table. In recognition of her big heart, the 77-year-old Hamilton Hill woman was named our Volunteer of the Year. Read more about Jean's generosity of spirit and why she is undeniably Quintessentially Cockburn. | | |
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| | | $1.6m City-wide CCTV project to boost safety We've just finished installing 23 additional CCTV cameras throughout Coolbellup, six in Manning Park, and three at the Yangebup Pump Track. This is the first part of a five-year program to increase our community’s sense of security across Cockburn. South Lake, Eliza Ponds and the Port Coogee bus stop are next in line. The exact timeline for further suburbs depends on our annual budgeting priorities, competing projects, and the economic climate. Once the current project is finished, there will be approximately 1,400 CCTV cameras around Cockburn. If you want to take your own security a step further, apply for our CCTV Rebate Program and get up to 50 per cent off a new or upgraded CCTV system (up to $500 rebate). Seniors can access the Seniors Security Rebate for a wider range of security options, including CCTV (up to $500 rebate), roller shutters (up to $300) and alarms, sensors, or security screens (up to $200 rebate). |
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| | | Keep the fire burning for NAIDOC Week National NAIDOC Week is held across the country in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people. The year's theme is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud! We have a long history of working towards reconciliation with our First Nations community and invite you to take part in our community events during the week. Meet Roger Hayden Fremantle Football Club Next Generation Academy Coach, Indigenous and Multicultural Liaison, and ex-player Roger Hayden is coming to Coolbellup Library to talk about a range of topics like growing up in the state’s South West, his AFL career, and what — in his opinion — makes Cockburn the best place to be. Join Roger on Wednesday 10 July from 6-7pm at Coolbellup Library. Tickets are $5 and you can book here: https://events.cockburnlibraries.com.au/event?id=70797 Djurpin Ninni Yongkas (Happy Little Kangaroos) Cockburn Libraries are holding a variety of fun and educational NAIDOC Week events, including a series of cultural incursions called Djurpin Ninni Yongkas. These sessions include storytelling, facepainting with ochre, song and dance, and learning animal names in Nyungar. Join in on Friday 5 July at Spearwood Library from 10.30am, Monday 7 July at Coolbellup Library from 10.30am, and Tuesday 8 July at Success Library from 10am. Book your space here: www.cockburnlibraries.com.au/latest-news-for-kids/naidoc-week-djurpin-ninni-yongkas/ Community Lunch and Art Exhibition The Cockburn Seniors Centre will come alive with stunning art on display, which you can admire while being treated to Aboriginal-inspired foods on Monday 8 July from 11.30am. The cost is $16 for members and $21 for non-members, and you can register your attendance by calling 9411 3877 (spots are limited). NAIDOC Community Art Project Be part of the picture! We’re asking our community to add their handprints to our NAIDOC canvas. With the help of our First Nations Officer and artist Kathleen Turtur, we want to create a piece of art that reflects our unity as a community. This is a free event and no registration is needed. Join us on Tuesday 9 July from 9-10.30am at the City Administration Building, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood. | | |
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| | | Everybody needs good neighbours Congratulations to Hammond Park Primary School students who completed the Cockburn Junior Neighbourhood Watch Program last month. The four-week program, which is a joint initiative between City of Cockburn, WA Police and Neighbourhood Watch, aims to build positive relationships with emergency services, the police, CoSafe, neighbours, teachers and local businesses. Students learnt about road safety when riding or walking to school, graffiti and personal safety, looking out for each other and how to report things that are not right in our community. During the last session students wrote letters to their neighbours asking them to look out for their school and to report anything untoward. |
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| | | Who to contact or follow for emergencies The following agencies and resources offer the most up-to-date and reliable information on emergency preparedness, and alerts and warnings in Western Australia for natural hazards. In life-threatening emergencies always call 000. For real-time information on emergencies, such as warnings on bushfires, heatwaves and storms, visit Emergency WA: www.emergency.wa.gov.au. Listen to your local ABC radio station (720AM in Perth) or 6PR for warnings and updates before, during and after emergencies. For weather warnings, visit the Bureau of Meteorology: www.bom.gov.au or follow their Facebook page: facebook.com/bureauofmeteorology. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) enable and protect the community before, during and after emergencies. Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au or follow their Facebook page: DFES or call the DFES Public Information Hotline: 13 3337.
The State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers provide 24/7 emergency assistance during emergencies, including fallen trees on your home or vehicle. Call: 132 500.
Main Roads WA is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of the State’s major road network, including fallen trees across a major road or highway. Call: 138 138.
The City of Cockburn manage and support local Bush Fire Brigades, drive recovery efforts after a fire and assist the community to prepare for high threat periods. Report any fallen trees in parks, local roads and other hazards that are not urgent or life-threatening. Email: customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au. |
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| | | | | Sustainable workshops Looking for inspo to reduce waste and live a more sustainable life? Bookings are open for the next series of our hands-on community waste education workshops. These free and low-cost workshops will give you the tools and skills to reduce your environmental impact. | | What's on |
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| | | | | Nature Discovery Day Registrations are open for our discovery day at Bloodwood Park in South Lake. Enjoy free guided walks, fun activities, and learn about your local ecosystem. Connecting South Lake will be hosting a free sausage sizzle and Gingernut Coffee will be on-site for your caffeine fix. | | Register here |
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| | | | | Express Yourself art workshops Cockburn Creatives, this is your time to shine. Our series of six workshops will see you unleash your creativity in a safe and supportive environment. There's creative expression with Miriam Cano, charcoal with Jo Bowman, gelli printing with Margaret Coxall, creative textiles with Leslie Parker, and more! | | Workshops |
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| | | | | Seniors Centre open day Over 50? We think you'll love what's on offer at the Cockburn Seniors Centre. You're invited to our open day on Friday 14 June from 9am-1pm to see what happens for yourself. There's free entry and parking. Bring your friends! | | Find out more |
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| | | Rock 'n' Roll at Seniors Soirée |
| | If you're 50 and over get ready to rock the night away to some classics at the Seniors Soirée on Sat 29 Jun at Dalmatinac Club from 5.30-10pm! Tickets are $13 and can be purchased from the Administration Building or online via the link below. |
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| Free health checks for men |
| | The Healthy Cockburn team are at Bunnings Bibra Lake on Sat 15 Jun from 10am-2pm conducting free health checks. They can assess your risk of diabetes, check blood pressure, and offer advice on local programs to get you back on track. Find them near the outdoor section. |
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