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strong clubs, stronger communities Welcome. Champion Clubs is a club development initiative created by the City of Cockburn. It offers support and resources to local clubs so that they can become self-sustaining and create healthy, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environments. For all club development enquiries, please contact the Club Development Officer on 08 9411 3444 or via email. You can forward this email to other club and committee members, but to subscribe they must sign-up through our website. | | Champion Clubs |
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| | | | | You're invited to share your club achievements The City's annual club survey is live and we want to hear from you! This survey is an essential opportunity for clubs to showcase their governance, strategic improvements, community impact, and overall achievements over the past 12 months. Your responses will also contribute to the Club Recognition Awards, which will be held on Wednesday 26 March, 2025. Why participate? By completing the survey, your club can highlight key developments in governance, financial management, diversity and inclusion, marketing, and more. This is a chance to reflect on your club’s progress, celebrate successes, and gain recognition for the hard work of your committee, volunteers, and members. Key focus areas The survey covers a range of topics, including: Governance & Strategy – New policies, governance structures, and compliance initiatives. Diversity & Inclusion – Programs promoting inclusivity, facility upgrades, and engagement with underrepresented groups. Financial Management – New budgeting tools, revenue strategies, and financial transparency improvements. Administration & Planning – Digital systems, succession planning, and long-term sustainability. Marketing & Communication – Successful campaigns, sponsorships, and engagement strategies. Community Impact – Volunteer work, club events, and strengthening community connections. Collaboration with the City of Cockburn – Participation in City programs and partnerships with other clubs. Recognition and awards Your club’s responses will be used to determine the Club Recognition Award winners, celebrating excellence across all aspects of club management. A weighted scoring system will be applied to ensure fairness across club sizes, volunteer-led vs. staffed clubs, and previous award winners. All clubs who complete the survey will go in the draw to win a prize. How to complete the survey Clubs can complete the survey online by clicking the link below before 5 March 2025. We encourage all clubs to take part—whether you’re a small volunteer-led group or a large organisation, this is your chance to showcase your achievements and gain well-deserved recognition. For more information, please contact the club development team at [email protected]. We look forward to celebrating the success of our clubs at the Club Recognition Awards on 26 March 2025! | | Complete survey |
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| | | Are you eligible for a sporting infrastructure grant? Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund grants from the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries aim to increase sports participation by assisting community groups in developing sports and recreation infrastructure. The small grants round for projects from $7,500 to $500,000 are open now and close on Monday 31 March for projects starting in the 2025-26 financial year. You must contact the department to discuss your project in order to be eligible. You may also be required to obtain City endorsement for the project, as well as any relevant planning or building approvals, so discuss your project with Recreation Services at the earliest opportunity. | | Find out more |
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| | | New service unlocks funding opportunities We're excited to introduce Cockburn Funding Finder—a free service designed to help local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals discover funding opportunities with ease. With Cockburn Funding Finder, you can: Access a comprehensive list of available grants Receive email alerts for new funding opportunities, including the next round of Cockburn Community Fund grants opening on 17 February 2025 Save your favourite grants for quick access Get expert tips to strengthen your applications. | | Funding finder |
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| | | Community Venues team update Maintenance enquires Please click here to report any maintenance issues and provide as much information as possible so our team understand the issue and its location. Pegs Clubs using pegs at reserves should prioritise plastic pegs, available for free from the City's administration building. If metal pegs are necessary, they must be painted in a highly visible colour, such as blue or orange, to ensure easy identification in grassy areas. Winter season renewal Information was sent out in late January. Please check your inbox for further details. |
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| | | City of Cockburn programs and links |
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| | | | | How to engage young people Join YACWA for a FREE workshop on building a fun, youth-friendly culture and keeping young volunteers engaged. Wednesday 30 April, 6-8pm at City Administration, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood. Call 9411 3444 or click the link below to register. | | Register now |
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| | | | | End constitution confusion Join Clubs WA for a free, no-nonsense workshop on updating your community group’s constitution under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015. Perfect for committee members, volunteers, and administrators! Wednesday 19 March, 6-8.30pm at City Administration, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood. Call 9411 3444 or click the link below to register. | | Register now |
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| | | | The Sports Equipment Grant has been developed to provide financial assistance to clubs to purchase new or replace essential sports equipment. Conditions apply. |
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| | The Cockburn JSTA program helps local athletes aged 21 and under by providing financial assistance for travel to national or international competitions. Conditions apply. |
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