Platform Artspace dedicated to connecting community

July 14, 2023Posted in: Community

Picture of the artspace hallway leading to Stations St

A new creative platform will be unveiled on Tuesday 8th August at ReFrame Youth Walk-In on Station Street, for the imaginative sharing of stories that connect our Shire. Brought to fruition by grant funding through Council’s Community Assistance Scheme, Platform Artspace will launch with an eye-catching 25m floor mural exploring the connection between mental wellbeing...

Empowering adventures: A place for children that need something different

July 14, 2023Posted in: Community

Little girl playing with slime

Imagine a place made to meet the unique needs of local parents and kids who need that extra bit of support. Just such a place is found right here in Wingecarribee Shire thanks to Highlands 4K, a charity dedicated to special needs for disadvantaged families, and grant funding through Council’s Community Assistance Scheme. “We’re here...

Grant gives Wingecarribee’s Wombat Man ‘eyes in the field’

July 10, 2023Posted in: Community

John Creighton holding the wombat he is treating

Overrun with the demands of wombat rescues and care across Wingecarribee Shire, Wombat Man, John Creighton, says having ‘eyes in the field’ has been a game-changer. Twelve night vision cameras are now in use to support Wombat Care Bundanoon’s tireless conservation efforts. A life-saving leap forward, made possible by grand funding through Council’s Community Assistance...

A little drier underfoot at CTC Robertson

July 7, 2023Posted in: Community

Volunteers standing behind the counter with cakes and biscuits in front of them

A special not-for-profit multi-function community centre in Robertson was thrilled to receive funding of $3,800 through Council’s Community Assistance scheme, for necessary works to prevent their facility being flooded out during heavy rain events. The multi-function centre (CTC Robertson) is an important community hub that offers a variety of enriching experiences, from art and education,...

Financial services, grants and rates explained

June 28, 2023Posted in: Corporate Affairs, News

Lady on her laptop and a colleague leaning over pointing at something on the screen

First published 16 June 2023 To make it easier for our community to tap into support for the community initiatives they want to make happen we’ll be exploring ways to partner with Community Associations and local businesses to contribute to making Wingecarribee Shire an even better place to live and work. This will include offering...

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