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Officer support is available for up to six months to help not-for-profit groups with community projects including:
- Project planning and management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Funding opportunities.
The City can assist with projects such as:
- Becoming incorporated
- Organising a community event
- Club revitalisation and sustainability
- Community activation and place making.
The City offers free training workshops for Cockburn community members. The full list of training workshops can be found on the City’s Events Calendar. You can also suggest workshop training ideas by email.
There are a number of annual networking opportunities available for not-for-profit groups to help build partnerships including:
Community networking event
This event is an opportunity for not-for-profit groups to network in a more casual, relaxed setting.
Volunteer sundowner
This annual event is a great opportunity for volunteers and community groups/sporting clubs to share information and learn from one another.
Not-for-profit groups, community groups and residents can hire the Cockburn Community Trailer for free. The trailer includes equipment for events such as:
- BBQ (no gas bottle)
- Bunting
- Fire extinguisher
- Marquee
- Plastic bollards
- Tables and chairs
- Esky
- Giant games
To book the trailer, please complete the Cockburn Community Trailer Hire Form found in the related documents below.