COVID-19 grants up to $5,000
Our COVID-19 response grants of up to $5,000 are for local not-for-profits, incorporated community groups, organisations and businesses to: Support our most vulnerable community members Aid the recovery from COVID-19. Ideas for projects include the provision of services to increase well-being, support to charitable groups, alternate forms of service delivery or organising an event to celebrate the recovery from COVID-19. Applications close 8 July. |
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| | Get help restarting your business
The City is helping local businesses by launching a Restart Hub to reboot Cockburn’s business community in-line with the governments easing of restrictions #ShopLocalCockburn
What is the Restart Hub?
The Restart Hub contains information and resources for Cockburn businesses: COVID Safety Plans – Businesses that were forced to close need a COVID-19 Safety Plan to be able to reopen, and those that continued operating are advised to develop a plan. This section on the hub also contains all of the information a business requires to reopen safely Open for Business Map of Cockburn – businesses can register their details by emailing [email protected] FREE social distancing floor stickers COVID-19 grants up to $5,000 - for Cockburn based businesses, community groups, organisations and local not-for-profits to support our most vulnerable community members, and to aid the recovery from COVID-19. Apply by 8 June. Cockburn Supplier Register – Businesses can pre-register as a prospective supplier to the City of Cockburn, even if they are already registered. The City will endeavour to provide opportunities for local businesses to participate in some of the $50 million shovel ready projects prioritised as a result of COVID 19. |
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| | Cockburn Libraries are open!
Cockburn libraries reopened their doors this week with a number of new restrictions in place for your safety: Only 20 customers will be allowed in the library at a time 1.5m distancing Library is NOT available for studying, socialising, group meetings or events Computer sessions are limited to 30 minutes Items borrowed before the COVID-19 closure are not due until 30 June If you are unwell, call us instead and we will assist you. |
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Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June
Reconciliation is the ongoing journey that reminds us that while generations of Australians have fought hard for change, future gains are likely to take just as much effort. The City have no events scheduled due to COVID-19, although you can still get involved: Online National Acknowledgement of Country 10am (WA time), 27 May Live debate: Reconciliation Bridge Walks of 2000: Paving the path for reconciliation, Facebook Live 10am, 28 May Download the NRW 2020 video conference background to display in your virtual meetings Download the poster to display in your front window. Share a picture on social with tags: #InThisTogether2020 and #NRW2020 Learn more about Nikita Ridgeway’s artwork, Reconciliation, a continuing journey of growth and togetherness for NRW 2020 Watch the documentary In My Blood it Runs via Vimeo and check out their free screenings for schools Follow Reconciliation Australia on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. |
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Make Cockburn the best place to be
Using your input we have produced the draft plan that informs everything we will do in Cockburn for the next 10 years – the Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030. Before the plan is finalised, we need your input, one last time by 8 June 2020. Did we get Cockburn’s priorities right for the next 10 years? Take our poll Are there any we have missed? Send us your comments |
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Heats Bakery lends a helping hand
Heats Bakery in South Lake has been giving back to the community well before COVID-19 by donating food for those in need and working closely with the South Lake Ottey Centre and local families.
Like many businesses, Heats Bakery have struggled over the past months so if you're near-by, pop in and purchase some of their delicious treats including lamingtons and apple pies, or grab a breadroll for lunch, and give back to a business who has given so much to others. #BuyLocalCockburn. 5A/49 Berrigan Dr, South Lake. Call 0430 037 719 or visit them on Facebook. Monday - Friday 6.30am-4pm. Saturdays 7am-3pm. |
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Get your 15-24 year olds job ready!
While things are quiet, it’s a good time for your kids to learn some job-ready skills that will put them ahead of the game . Get your 15-24 year old involved in Cockburn Youth Services online Peak Program to learn about: Social media branding Prioritising and being more productive Goal setting Mentorship, how to network and more! The course includes eight online, interactive workshops over eight-10 weeks. Register now! |
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What can we do for a better tomorrow?
The City of Cockburn has a crucial role in creating a more sustainable, climate resilient and liveable future in Cockburn. We are developing a Climate Change Strategy that sets targets for the decade ahead. This plan will play an important role in shaping our future, so we need your help: What does a sustainable and climate resilient Cockburn look like to you? What can we do today for a better tomorrow? Have your say online
Online survey - by 28 May. Online workshop - Saturday 23 May, 10-11.30am.
Email - [email protected] |
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