| | | | | | February 2024 Hello Cockburn Community, In this newsletter: 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Awards - open now 20 years of the Cockburn Community Resident Group Network (RGN) Cockburn Community Fund - opens 12 February Cockburn Migrant Stories – be part of the Harmony Week display Sustainability and Environment Reference Group - taking expressions of interest Comment on Cockburn - have your say Best wishes for the month ahead, Community Development | | Get in touch |
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| | | | | 2024 Cockburn Volunteer Awards - now open It's time to put the spotlight on those extraordinary individuals or organisations to recognise their incredible volunteering efforts. Nominees and nominators will be invited to attend the Cockburn Volunteer Awards evening on 26 May, a night of celebration, food, and entertainment.
Help us celebrate Cockburn's volunteers by nominating someone today!
$3,600 worth of prizes to be won across three categories:
Volunteer Organisation of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Mayor's Volunteer Award (10+ years of volunteering)
Submit your nomination online before close of business, 29 February 2024. |
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| | | | | Cockburn Community Resident Group Network (RGN) - 20 years and a new name |
| | One of the unique community assets of the City of Cockburn is its 22 resident groups. For the past 20 years (since 2003), these independent groups have collectively formed the City of Cockburn's 'Cockburn Community Development Group'. In November 2023, by unanimous vote, the network adopted a new name that serves as a more literal representation of its identity. This network is now officially called the Cockburn Community Resident Group Network (RGN). | | Get connected |
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| | | Cockburn Community Fund - open 12 Feb
Got an idea but need funding? The Cockburn Community Fund supports local not-for-profit groups, organisations, schools, P&Cs and individuals to provide and participate in activities and programs that benefit the local community.
Funding opportunities are now open for: Community Grants Donations Group Sponsorship Individual Sponsorship (open all year round) Cultural Grants Youth Art Scholarships Youth Academic Grants (open all year round) Small Events Sponsorship (open all year round) Environmental Education in Schools Grants Sustainability Grants (open all year round) All applicants must discuss their application with the relevant City Officer before applying. For grant guidelines and further information visit http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/grants
Applications close 4pm Friday 22 March 2024. |
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| | | | | | | Cockburn Stories
Are you from a culturally diverse background? We’re pleased to offer you a platform where you can tell your story to the community this Harmony Week at the Success Library for the month of March.
A collection of your stories will be stylishly presented on the glass walls at the library entrance (visible from both sides) accompanied by your photograph. This forms part of a Harmony Week display that will also feature a collection of cultural items and literature, creating a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere in the library foyer. We would love you to take this opportunity!
Story submission guidelines: Submission Deadline: Wednesday 21 February 2024. Word Limit: Please keep your story within 500 words. Theme: Share your story in your own words, whether it's about your childhood in your country of origin, or the journey that brought you to Cockburn, or your experiences. Photo: Kindly attach a photograph of yourself to complement your story. Contact: Please provide this submission by email to: [email protected] |
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| | | | | NEW City Sustainability and Environment Group |
| | The City is forming a Sustainability and Environment Reference Group to advise on sustainability, environment, and climate change initiatives. Residents passionate about these issues or with relevant expertise are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest by 29 February 2024. | | More information |
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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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