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EVERY CLUB GRANT SCHEME - NOW OPEN 2022/2023 - 2024/2025

SPORT & RECREACTION EVENT FUNDING PROGRAM - NOW OPEN

YOUTH WEEK COMMUNITY GRANTS 2023 - APPLICATIONS OPEN

Do you know someone or a group who has made an outstanding contribution to our Community? The Shire of Wickepin Community Awards is an opportunity to share their stories and celebrate them. Nomination forms are available from the Shire Office or via our web page. Nominations close 4pm Friday 2 December 2022.

The Shire of Wickepin is hosting its annual Seniors Christmas Party on Friday 2nd December 2022 11:30am - 3:00pm at the Wickepin Community Centre

PRE HARVEST CHECK IN BREAKFAST The Shire of Wickepin would like to invite all Fire Control Officers, Brigade Members, Volunteers and those directly involved or affected by the Wheatbelt Fires to come along for breakfast and a chat! Tuesday 18th October 7am - 9am Wickepin Recreation Centre

Looking for interesting projects for the kids to do this school holidays? Out of ideas? We have plenty of activities planned at the Wicky CRC - RSVP Essential Movie Tuesdays -                                 27th September 10:30am                                  &  4th October 10:30am    * $5 per child includes juice & popcorn Badge and Keyring Workshop -                              Thursday 29th September 10:30am  * $5 per child Make your own Lava Lamp and Playdough -                             Thursday 6th October 10:30am  *$5 per child

Come in and pick up the latest Community Telephone Book for 2022 Available now from Wickepin Community Resource Centre for $10

Come along on the 8th October from 3pm at Wickepin Oval Enjoy a free day out with the family at the Wicky Pre-Harvest Bash!

Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Recruitment Panel will be held on Tuesday 20 September, 2022 in the Shire of Wickepin Council Chambers, 77 Wogolin Road, Wickepin commencing at 10.00am. The meeting will be a combination of in person and video conference. The purpose of the meeting will be to: · Consider applications received in the CEO recruitment process; · Determine suitable candidates for interview (if applicable) and determination of interview process and dates; · Endorse next steps in the CEO recruitment process.

The Shire office will be closed from Thursday 22 September until Monday 26 September. Usual office hours will return Tuesday 27 September. Thank you for your understanding.

Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Recruitment Panel will be held on Tuesday 23 August, 2022 in the Shire of Wickepin Council Chambers, 77 Wogolin Road, Wickepin commencing at 3.00pm. The meeting will be a combination of in person and video conference. The purpose of the meeting will be to: · Recommence the CEO Recruitment Process · Adopt the CEO Position Advertisement · Adoption of Employment Package · Consider Position Description and Selection Criteria

This Thursday, 31 March 8:00am - 12noon Morning Tea & Lunch Provided - see Details

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, 14 March, 2022 in the Shire of Wickepin Council Chambers, 77 Wogolin road, Wickepin commencing at 3:00pm.

A big THANK YOU to Theatre 180 who brought HMAS SYDNEY II: Lost and Found, to Wickepin, the first show of their regional tour! The audience was held captive as the three actors jumped into various characters to deliver this gripping story, which was expertly delivered.

Local Government Election 2021 Results

Wickepin Winter Weekend 25, 26 & 27 June 2021

Creating An Awesome Place For Everyone To Get Involved Wednesday 7 April 2021 @ 6pm Wickepin Community Centre

Now showing in Wickepin!

The 2021 Australia Day Breakfast and presentation of Community Awards was held at the Harrismith Golf Club on Tuesday 26 January 2021.

1st - Green Family 2nd - Raylene Bransby & Eric Riley 3rd - Zen Mutton

Through the State Government’s WA Recovery Plan, DFES was provided $2.0 million over two years (2020/21 & 2021/22) for the provision of water tanks at existing bush fire facilities (not funded through Emergency Services Levy (ESL) collections). The additional funding is intended for bush fire brigades (BFB’s) located in high bushfire risk areas that do not already have a water tank.

Sport and active recreation plays an important role in community development, connectiveness, physical and mental health.  On 22 June 2020, the WA State Government announced further cautious easing of restrictions, by removing existing gathering limits and permitting unstaffed gyms to op[en, following the encouraging response to COVID-19 in WA. What does this mean for community sport and active recreation in WA?

The State Government, through Lotterywest, is committing $159 million into a COVID-19 Relief Fund to respond to the hardship being experienced by the Western Australian community, as a result, the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will comprise the following programs: • Crisis and Emergency Relief • Event Cancellation Relief for Arts, Sports and Community Groups • Resilient Arts, Sports and Community Groups Applications will be open from Friday 24 April - midnight Wednesday 13 May. If you feel your community group or sporting club fits the criteria for relief funding please contact Community Development Officer on 9888 1005 or email cdo@wickepin.wa.gov.au for further assistance.

Both State and Federal Governments are providing support for individuals and small businesses and not-for-profit groups.