The second round of the Stronger Communities Fund Community Grants program has opened and I would encourage all community groups to apply. Groups can apply for a grant of up to $50,000 of the total $350,000 that is on offer and is available for projects initiated by community organisations that improve services and infrastructure.The first round of funding was very successful with 23 community groups and not-for-profit organisations awarded funding.
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This funding was for projects such as new lights on the Tracker Riley Cycleway, trail maintenance and new signage in Mount Arthur Reserve, a new bus for the Wellington Westhaven Group, replacement of water pipes in Eucharena and new rescue tools and equipment for the Dubbo Rescue Squad. If anyone has any questions about the funding, council is holding a series of information sessions in Dubbo and Wellington which will be open to all members of the public. Session times: April 11, Dubbo Civic Administration Building 10am - 11am; and 6pm - 7pm; April 12, Wellington Administration Building 10am - 11am; and 6pm – 7pm. For more details visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au, applications close 5pm Friday May 26.
Recruitment underway
Council’s new Senior Staff Structure was unveiled last month and now recruitment is underway for the five directors for a new executive leadership group. The role of a Director is pivotal to Council and requires significant experience in resolving complex challenges to drive future success. The recruitment process will be rigorous to ensure shortlisted candidates are of the highest calibre and the new Directors have the capabilities to lead Council through this transformational period and well into the future. The five Director positions align with Council’s new senior staff structure. The positions are: Director Corporate, Director Community and Recreation, Director Economic Development and Business, Director Infrastructure and Operations and Director Planning and Environment.
Youth Week
The action for Youth Week has well and truly begun and the Youth Council has organised a range of activities in both Wellington and Dubbo that will appeal to everyone. There will be trivia competitions, mindfulness meditation, skate workshops, a basketball competition and informative programs on a range of topics from finding a job to sexual health. The Youth Council has put in a great effort this year under the guidance of Council’s Youth Development Officer Jason Yelverton and have had great support from the community as well. The week will end with the big event that many have been waiting for, the re-opening of the WestView Drive-in. There a still some tickets left for a limited number of sessions so now is your chance to relive the golden era of the drive-in for one weekend only.
Family fun at Wellington
It’s that time of the year again and there will lots of fun to be had at the Hoppy Easter Fun Day at Cameron Park in Wellington on Thursday from 11am to 1pm. For children under 5 there will be lots to do with games, arts and crafts, an Easter egg hunt, a sausage sizzle and much more. There will also be a chance to have your child’s car seat checked for free by a Roads and Maritime Services authorised fitter. Just collect your free voucher at the fun day and take it to One Stop Automotive on the same day for your free service.
