Council Meeting Notice: Council at its Meeting on 6 December 2023 resolved to adjourn the remainder of the business to be considered to a meeting scheduled on 13 December 2023 and vacate the Ordinary Council meeting fixed for the 20 December 2023.

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Paint Cumberland REaD

Paint Cumberland REaD is an early learning literacy program that introduces young children to the joy of reading and storytelling.

Community reading box and seat locations

Discover the locations of our Paint Cumberland REaD community reading boxes and seats, and, share a book with a child today.

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It’s never too early to enjoy reading

Research shows that developing basic literacy skills at an early age can help children’s transition to school – and their success rate later in life.

Paint Cumberland REaD introduces children up to 5 years of age to the world of words through Poppy the Possum. You’ll find Poppy sharing stories with children at many education and care venues, local events and public parks.

Book a Poppy Storytime for an education and care service by completing a Storytime request form (PDF 103KB), or phone 02 8757 9000.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Cumberland Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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