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Reissue: Edition 1 - January 2022
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Recent publicly available data released as at 10 January 2022 by the Australian Government indicate vaccination rates are lagging across Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
As WA prepares for border reopening those who are unvaccinated and are immunocompromised are at the greatest risk. Check out these helpful resources to use for your local campaigns.
Below are a collection of COVID related initiatives from Local Governments across WA. Is this something your local government could do?
City of Albany #Albanyinthistogether campaign
City of Joondalup Emerge Stronger COVID Support Services
City of Kwinana Tech Help Printing your Vaccination Record
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Recreation Centre to become Vaccination Clinic
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$1 Million Dollar Boost for Local Government Childcare Workforce
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Over the past 18 months WALGA has worked closely with the Department of Communities to inform the scope and delivery of the Regional Child Package. In September, 2020 WALGA facilitated a webinar with our Members and the Department of Communities to gain direct insights into the development of the grant guidelines which are now open to Local Government.
Some Local Governments are childcare providers themselves, whereas in other contexts may work together with external providers and community groups in supporting child care arrangements.
Barriers to meeting the childcare needs of local communities in regional areas include undersupply of qualified educators, staff turnover and options for accommodation for child care workers, and all of these barriers have been further amplified with the impacts of the pandemic and border restrictions.
The grant funding arrangements will allow Local Government to seek to redress some of these barriers in easing training, relocation and accommodation opportunities to attract and retain staff.
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Regional Childcare Package
Funding of up to $25,000 is available for regional Local Governments to deliver a range of activities to fund retention and attraction workforce packages. Grants closing Tuesday, 8 February.
For more information click here.
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Safer Places by Design Workshop
The draft Guidelines are out for public comment. Two workshops are available for Local Government Officers. Register for the Friday, 4 February WALGA workshop and Wednesday, 9 February online workshop here.
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Food Act Review
Local Governments are encouraged to provide a council endorsed submission to the Department of Health by Monday, 14 March and share a copy with WALGA.
For more information click here.
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WA Health Promotion Strategic Framework Consultations
Local Governments wanting to provide feedback on the draft can complete the online questionnaire by Friday, 4 February. For more information click here.
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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill passed by Parliament
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill giving Aboriginal people a much stronger say in managing their cultural heritage.
For more information click here.
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Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2022
Nominate an individual or organisation who have made a positive contribution to multiculturalism. Nominations close Monday 31 January 2022.
For more information click here.
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Community Development Framework- video resources now available
Video resources now integrated into online Community Development Evaluation Framework and Toolkit.
For more information click here.
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Upcoming events and grant programs
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Local Government Heritage Consultancy Program
Funding up to $20 000 to support effective planning processes and encourage the protection of local heritage. Applications close Monday, 31 January.
Click here to find out more.
Regional Childcare Grant
Funding of up to $25,000 is available for Local Government Authorities. Applications close Tuesday, 8 March.
Click here to find out more.
Local Government Compassionate Communities Grant
8 grants of $20,000 available for Local Government to support end of life caring initiatives.
Click here to find out more.
Perinatal Mental Health Promotion Grants
Grants up to $1,000 to host local events/activities. Applications close Monday, 14 February.
Click here to find out more.
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COVID 19 Youth Recovery Grants
Funding up to $5 000 for one off activities, or up to $10 000 for longer term activities is available. Applications close Thursday, 20 January.
Click here to find out more.
Building Inclusive Communities Applications Now Open
Applications close Friday, 4 February. Information session will be on Wednesday, 19 January.
Click here to find out more.
Road Safety Grants
Funding up to $5 000 for community events, or up to $25 000 for legacy projects is available. Applications are now open.
Click here to find out more.
COVID Vaccine Grant Program
Applications for projects that support community vaccination are being accepted. Click here to find out more.
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Call for content for the next edition!
Want to share your community development, community safety or related field successes, new resources or promote a new project that will benefit other Local Governments? We want to include your stories in our next newsletter.
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WALGA Resilient Communities Team
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