| | | | | | November 2023 Hello Cockburn Community, In this newsletter: Cockburn Community Sundowner at Cabin 401 Bar & Grill - 5 December South Lake Spring Fair - Sunday 19 November Stories of Cockburn History - 15 November Stories of Cockburn Migrants - 22 November NEW Peer-to-Peer Support Group for parents of children with a disability - 23 November Cockburn Sports Hall of Fame Open for Nominations - closes 15 December Comment on Cockburn - have your say Best wishes for the month ahead, Community Development | | Get in touch |
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| | | Cockburn Community Sundowner Join us for a Cockburn Community Sundowner to wrap up the year on Tuesday 5 December, 6-8pm at Cabin 401 Bar & Grill.
This is a free event (which just so happens to coincide with Thank a Volunteer Day) designed as a relaxed networking evening with a complimentary drink, snack-platters and the opportunity to meet and mingle with Cockburn not-for-profits and volunteers who are doing amazing things in Cockburn. All Cockburn Community newsletter subscribers are encouraged to come along - let's connect in real life! | | RSVP |
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| | | South Lake Spring Fair - a free family fun day
Artisan markets, food trucks, animal farm petting zoo, face painting, crafts! South Lake Spring Fair has something for everyone. Organised by Connecting South Lake resident group, it has become a loved annual event in the City of Cockburn and attracts 700 people for a fun day out. And the best bit - you can pack a picnic and enjoy a wonderful day out for free!
Sunday 19 November, 11am-3pm at Lakelands Reserve, South Lake
“The whole thing about South Lake Spring Fair is about offering an event where you don't have to spend any money. You can come along to this event and enjoy a full schedule of non-stop entertainment. For the kids there is free fruit and popcorn, free facepainting, free bubble blowing wands (and refills!), free craft activities, free animal petting zoo, free tattoos.”
Tracy Kilian, chairperson Connecting South Lake |
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| | | | | | | Stories of Cockburn History - free workshop |
| Calling all hobby historians! Have you got a passion for local history and a story to share? Come along for this special session with storyteller and historian Mike Lefroy to bring your story to life. Bring an object or a photo that resonates with you, and learn how to use present tense to bring the past alive.
Wednesday 15 November, 6-8pm at Coolbellup Hub | | RSVP |
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| | | Are you open to sharing your personal journey to Australia and the life you've built here? Join our workshop designed to teach you how to write your story and share it with other people. In this welcoming and supportive environment, writer and educator Dr Alan Hancock will help you find the best way to craft your story to share experiences and memories.
1 November, 6-8pm at Coolbellup Community Hub | | RSVP |
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| | | | | NEW Peer-to-Peer support group for parents of children with disability
We invite parents of children with disability in Cockburn to express their interest in establishing a community peer-to-peer support group. If you're experiencing isolation on your parenting journey or finding it challenging to connect with other like-minded parents for sharing and mutual support, this group could be just what you need. Come along to the first session to find out more.
23 November, 10am-12.30pm at For Life Skills Centre (83 Hamilton Road, Spearwood)
This group has emerged from a local mother's passion to create a much-needed supportive and informative community space to help parents. We spoke to Sew Choo Loh and here is what she had to say:
"Last year my teenage son was diagnosed with autism - it was a late diagnosis at age-13 due to lack of awareness. I recently connected with the City of Cockburn Community Development team and shared my story at the 'Connecting women in Cockburn' networking evening. I was shivering inside holding the microphone that night. My story resonated with a lot of people there and showed that’s it’s not just me who needs support. For the last 18 months I have been on a mission to seek information and support. Now I want to help create this community that I haven't been able to find in my extensive search; to educate and support others, be a parent voice, and share practical supports and services for parents of children with a disability. It's time we help ourselves, and others, who get it. This is very positive support from the City of Cockburn for community to improve wellbeing for people. We will drive this group with good intention and compassion."
Sew Choo Loh (City of Cockburn resident and member of Disability Reference Group)
This group is open to everyone. Please register your interest here: Peer to Peer Support Group.
Or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 08 94113444. |
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| | | Cockburn Sports Hall of Fame - Open for Nominations |
| Who do you know, or know of, that could be inducted into the City's Sports Hall of Fame? Do you have a family member, a friend, or a neighbour that is a current or former sports legend?
Nominations are open now for the Sports Hall of Fame, closing 4pm on Friday 15 December. If they have been a resident of the City of Cockburn for five years or more, they could be eligible for nomination. | | Find out more |
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| | | | Comment on Cockburn is the City's online engagement website. Check out the range of projects and important decisions happening in your area and have your say. |
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| | This is where you can find out what projects or developments are happening in your suburb. This handy online module allows you to search by suburb, type of project, and financial year. |
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