NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Greystanes High School celebrated NAIDOC Week with the official opening of their yarning circles. Yarning circles are a traditional practice used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for communication and decision-making.
They involve gathering in a circle to share stories, knowledge, and experiences in a respectful and inclusive manner. There was also a smoking ceremony performed by Uncle Colin Locke and a morning tea prepared by Year 11 Hospitality students.
Free Speech Pathology Information Sessions for Caregivers!
Free Speech Pathology Information Sessions for Caregivers!
Toddler Time sessions at 11:15am
- Granville Library: Tuesday 27 August
- Wentworthville Library: Friday 30 August
Storytime sessions at 11:30am
- Wentworthville Library: Tuesday 27 August
- Granville Library: Thursday 29 August
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/speech-pathology-talks-library
Aged Care Employee Day
Cumberland City Council staff recently marked Aged Care Employee Day on Wednesday 7 August by saying ‘thanks for caring’ to carers and workers who strive to improve the lives of older Australians.
The official day celebrates 427,000+ staff caring for over 1.5 million older Australians. Cumberland City Council’s Seniors and Disability Services Team shows respect and commitment, offering shopping, home delivered meals, information, carer support, transport and health and wellbeing programs. To our amazing team - #ThanksforCaring
For more information, visit our website: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/seniors-support
Council's Youth Hub
Stop by Council’s Youth Hub, the go-to destination for young people on health, employment, counselling, housing and educational services. The free Youth Hub aims to help empower and support youth aged from 12 to 25 years.
The Youth Hub will be held at Merrylands Library on the first and third Thursday of the month, from 2:30pm to 5pm.
For more information, visit: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/youth
Your Rates at Work
Playground Upgrades
Council has completed a full playground renewal at Harold Moon Playspace in Mona Park, Auburn. The upgrades included new pathways, shade sails, seating areas, garden beds, a tennis facility and play equipment with softfall surfaces.
Let us know of any issues in your area by using the Snap Send Solve mobile app which can be found on Council’s website: www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/snapsendsolve
