Welcome to Community News - the Shire of Gingin's community e-newsletter
The Shire of Gingin would like to inform and support our communities to become inclusive, vibrant, and healthy, and provide information on available grants, local community and club events.
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NAIDOC WEEK 2022
Naidoc Week runs from 3 July to 10 July and is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People.
This year’s theme is ‘Get up! Stand Up! Show Up! You can learn more about the theme at https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/current-theme
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Koorunga CWA Yarning Circle
On Friday 24 June, Koorunga CWA hosted a Yarning Circle at the Granville Civic Centre. Approximately 120 community members attended the event, including women, men and small children and it was a great opportunity to meet Yued Elder Margaret Drayton and hear the knowledge of our town and surrounding areas.
The event started with a Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony and throughout the day Margaret shared her extensive knowledge of the Yued country, whilst guests painted and weaved their own stories.
it was a beautiful day organised by Koorunga CWA and the Shire thanks them for providing this event to the community.
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The Shire of Gingin is seeking nominations for three community members to join an Aged Housing & Care Service Provision Working Group.
Community representatives for this Working Group must be ratepayers or residents of the Shire of Gingin and have an interest and/or experience in the provision of housing and care services for aged persons.
Written submissions should include your name, address, and contact information, and a one-page statement detailing your experience/interest in aged housing and providing age care services.
Nominations should be made in writing and directed to the Chief Executive Officer either by post to the Shire of Gingin, PO Box 510, Gingin WA 6503 or by email to mail@gingin.wa.gov.au and be lodged by 12.00 noon on Monday 11 July 2022.
If you have any queries or require more information, please contact Shire CEO Aaron Cook on 9575 5100.
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K's for R U OK? in July
R U OK? is launching a virtual fitness challenge that runs over 31 days in July. It's not about how fast or far you can go, it's about connection, commitment and consistency. You choose the distance you’ll cover daily. You choose where, with who, and how you complete your K’s (run or jog, walk and talk, wheel or push).
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School holiday gym program
Starting beginning of July, for 12-16 years. There’ll be 5 sessions spread out over the holidays. Places are limited but there are a few left. Please get in touch to hold a spot. Contact Karen Grant on 0429358927, or message the gym's Facebook page.
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Community Event Announcement
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Are you a deaf or hard of hearing young person?
Applications are open for Deaf Children Australia's 2022 Youth Grants, supporting young people aged between 15 and 23 to accomplish their personal goals. You can receive up to $2,500 in funding! Applications close 12 July 2022.
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Healthy Sports Program
Sport clubs and associations can apply for funding of up to $4,000 to implement healthy eating initiatives, eg, promoting healthy snacks and drinks pre, during and post-game, and improving canteen/kiosk facilities to provide healthier options.
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Drug Aware YCulture Regional
Are you aged 12-26 and living in regional WA? Do you want to develop your creative skills and gain experience by running an arts project in your community? Grants for arts projects are now available through the Drug Aware YCulture Regional! Applications close 30 November 2022.
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Club Night Lights Program
This program aims to provide financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop sports floodlighting infrastructure. It also aims to maintain or increase participation in sport and recreation with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities. Applications close 30 September 2022.
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Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF)
This program seeks to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation. It aims to maintain or increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilized facilities. There are three types of grants available: Small Grants, Annual Grants and Forward Planning Grants. Applications close 30 September 2022.
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Thank A Volunteer Day Grants Program
Grants of up to $2,000 are available for community organisations to host events or activities on Thank a Volunteer Day, which is held every year on 5 December. Applications close 28 July 2022.
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Working together with their footy partners, St.George have $150,000 in funding available for local clubs– whether it’s support recovering from the floods, buying new equipment, facility improvements, establishing a new team or anything else – they can help your community grow and thrive through footy.
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The Heart Foundation has up to ten $10,000 grants available for new, innovative projects that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups. The Active Australia Innovation Challenge strongly encourages innovative projects that support people who do not meet Australia’s Physical Activity Guidelines, people at risk of chronic disease, and people living in communities with high levels of physical inactivity (including rural and remote regions). This includes people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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The Road Safety Community Grant Program supports the development and implementation of sustainable projects and one-off community activities that assist in promoting road safety across the state through the Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA). Applications close 15 July 2022.
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These are just a few of the many events happening in the Shire over the coming month. Find more at What's on.
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TEENS... SAVE THE DATES!
Free artistic augmented reality workshops, Lancelin 4 - 7 July 2022.
Are you looking for something exciting, fun and a bit different to do these school holidays?
Why not check out the fascinating opportunity to combine your creative ideas and your smart phone with EyeJack to produce amazing augmented reality art.
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Space Explorers Program - Gingin Gravity Centre
The Space Explorers Program will run at 11am and 1.30pm on Thursday 7th & 14th July. Perfect for ages 5 and up (and with plenty to interest mums and dads) this program will teach kids all about our local solar system through interactive activities and teach them some of the skills it takes to become an astronaut! Booking your space is essential.
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Rocket Making Program - Gingin Gravity Centre
The Rocket Making Program will run at 11am and 1.30pm on Wednesday 6th & 13th and Friday 8th & 15th July. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years this program will give them an introduction into age appropriate rocket science. They will start out the session by learning how to make straw rockets and then advancing onto bottle rockets. They will then have the opportunity to launch their rocket and see where it lands in the solar system! Booking your space is essential.
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Olivia Forbes
Community Development Officer
Direct Tel: (08) 9575 5176
Email: Olivia.Forbes@gingin.wa.gov.au
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Amy Gibbs
Coordinator Community Development Services
Direct Tel: (08) 9575 5162
Email: Amy.Gibbs@gingin.wa.gov.au
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Community Directory
Gingin CRC Online Directory
Lancelin CRC Online Directory
Shire Local Organisations, Clubs & Facilities Online Directory
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Disclaimer - The Shire of Gingin does not endorse any other website and the information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the material presented and the information and/or documents contained in this newsletter do not constitute investment advice.
In relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the information contained in this publication is generic and should not replace professional advice concerning individual circumstances. The pandemic continues to evolve rapidly and the accuracy of the information contained in this newsletter cannot be guaranteed should the situation have changed following the date of issue for this newsletter.
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