Wingecarribee Shire Council

Don't miss the Regional Development Australia - Southern NSW and ACT Connect Event on 3 Sept at Flour Bar. It is a great opportunity to share your insights, connect with local leaders, and help shape the future of our region.

Our staff recently participated in Social Pinpoint training. The session provided 17 staff across multiple departments of Council with an opportunity to further enhance their engagement skills using Council's digital community engagement platform, Participate Wingecarribee: https://lnkd.in/grc_JTHM Thank you to everyone who participated and Tania Reis from Social PinPoint for facilitating such a great session. #SocialPinPoint #CommunityEngagement #Training #WingecarribeeShireCouncil

We're partnering with WinZero - Wingecarribee Net Zero Carbon Emissions to bring the Southern Highlands Future Forum to the Shire for the first time! This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to learn more about renewable energy, electric vehicles, rebates and incentives, and how we can all work towards a more sustainable future. Here's what you can expect: Expert speakers: Hear from industry leaders from the University of Wollongong, Rewiring Australia, and Your Energy Friend on topics like: • Renewable energy sources and their importance • Reducing emissions through energy transitions • Making your home more energy-efficient • Saving money on your energy bills with rebates & incentives • Electric vehicles and virtual energy networks Event details: Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Bowral Memorial Hall, 16-24 Bendooley St, Bowral Tickets: Free, but registration is required. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYQJSdxT #SouthernHighlandsFutureForum #WinZero #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #WingecarribeeShireCouncil

We were honoured to host a traditional smoking ceremony and acknowledgement dance at the Moss Vale Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Upgrade site. The ceremony conducted by Melissa Wiya and Peter was a significant acknowledgement of the local Gundungarra people and their deep connection to the land. The ceremony was attended by the Haslin Constructions construction team, Council's Project Manager, Jared Brignell and WSC Project Supervisor, Warren McCoid. Learn more about this important project and its progress on our website: https://lnkd.in/g3A8FcMC #SmokingCeremony #Acknowledgement #Community #MossVale #CaptialWorks #WingecarribeeShireCouncil

Good news: nbn® Australia has started work on upgrading the nbn® Fixed Wireless towers in the Wingecarribee Shire area to help customers access faster speeds. Learn more: https://nbn.tm/FWupgrades  

Welcome Clinton McAlister, our new Director of Service and Project Delivery! Clinton has been an integral part of the Wingecarribee Shire Council team, most recently serving as the Manager of Waste Services. His deep understanding of our community and his proven leadership abilities make him the ideal candidate for this role. With over 15 years of experience in Electrical Networks, Emergency Management, and Local Government, Clinton brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. His passion for our community and his impressive track record in sustainability and project delivery make him a valuable asset to our team. Please join us in congratulating Clinton on his appointment! #ProjectDelivery #Service #Leadership #LocalGovernment #Director #WelcomeAboard #WingecarribeeShireCouncil

Earth Flix: Cinema 4 Change - Join us for The Koalas, a powerful documentary that showcases the threats facing koalas and the urgent need for stronger conservation measures. In addition to the free screening, we’re hosting special guests passionate about Southern Highlands koalas who can answer local questions:  - Kerstin Schweth, founder of Native Wildlife Rescue Inc  - Casey Taylor, Environment Officer from Wingecarribee Shire Council  - Margot Law, Senior Project Officer from the Department of Climate Change 📅 When: Wednesday, 21 August @ 6pm  📍 Where: Empire Cinema, Bowral Book your spot: https://lnkd.in/gkRViU9v #Koala #Conservation #TheKoalas #WildlifeConservation #SouthernHighlandsKoalas #EarthFlix #WingecarribeeShireCouncil

Great insights being shared by our team! Shoutout to Andrea Webb, for shining a light on customer-centric strategies at the LG Professionals, NSW Customer Experience Conference. #customerservice #customercentricity #wingecarribeeshirecouncil

Join us at the launch of Kindness Connects, an initiative to foster a more positive and compassionate community by sharing acts of kindness. By promoting kindness, recognising the value of all community members, and celebrating acts of kindness, we can contribute to a more connected, supportive, and positive place to live. The launch event will feature internationally renowned speaker Kath Koschel, founder of the Kindness Factory and author of "Kindness." This is a ticketed event. But we'll be kicking things off with our own act of kindness by donating a portion of the $10 ticket price to a local charity. Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024 Time: 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Location: The Theatrette, Moss Vale Civic Centre "I'm thrilled to be involved in this initiative that aligns perfectly with The Kindness Factory's mission of creating a kinder world," said Kath Koschel. Spaces are limited, so book your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gqgj8cfD #KindnessConnects #WingecarribeeShireCouncil #KindnessMatters #Community #Kindness #OneSmallAct #KathKoschel

We recently held community engagement sessions in Mittagong and Bowral to gather valuable input from our arts and culture community. These sessions provided a fantastic opportunity for industry experts to share their insights, ideas, and aspirations for the future of arts and culture in our region. We're committed to building a thriving arts and culture scene that reflects the needs and desires of our community. To share your ideas about arts and culture in the Wingecarribee, visit: https://lnkd.in/dUz_fb_9 #artsandculture #communityengagement #shareyourideas #southernhighlands #WingecarribeeShireCouncil