Wollongong City Council

Do you love live music? Come and hear from acclaimed author Shain Shapiro PhD as he discusses his latest book ‘This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better’. Shain is a world-leading expert on how music and cities intersect. He has big ideas on how music can influence how cities are developed, built, managed, and governed. Currently on tour, Shain is coming to Wollongong on 11 September @Wollongong Town Hall. He’ll chat about his work with local experts: 🎤 John Wardle, Live Music Industry Representative & Policy Consultant 🎤 Ben Tillman, Yours & Owls music promoter 🎤 Liv Jansz (Punko), local artist 🎤 Chelsey Dagger, Deergaze promoter, DJ and muso. To finish the night on a high, there will be a live performance by Punko with local music presented by Sultans of Spin DJ Collective. Tickets are free. Book your spot: https://lnkd.in/gxMP7tc2

Now in its second year, the Illawarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Expo is making a return on Thursday 17 October at the Wollongong Town Hall! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore approximately 50 stalls by local businesses across a range of industries including design, photography, education, construction, maintenance, policy, research, arts, crafts and more. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. There’s no need to book tickets, just RSVP your attendance on the below event. Thank you to our event partners: Illawarra Indigenous Business Network, Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation, BlueScope and the NSW Government. #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenousaustralia #equalopportunities #illawarra

Join us for an insightful gathering where local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses unite with government and non-government stakeholders. This is the first time Council has held a panel event that specifically focusses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business and procurement. We're pleased to work with the Illawarra Indigenous Business Network, Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation, BlueScope and the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development to make this happen. Thank you to Tina McGhie from Illawarra Indigenous Business Network who will be hosting the panel. This is a free event, but don't forget to book your tickets via: https://lnkd.in/gB6XNEQx #Indigenousbusiness #Indigenousaustralia #equalopportunities #illawarra

Thanks for sharing, Mark Grimson! As Economic Development Manager, it’s Mark’s (and team) job to investigate future business and investment opportunities for Wollongong. Right now, the team are calling for local business owners in the Wollongong LGA to participate in the 2024 Wollongong Business Survey. This survey builds on previous research and paints a picture of the current business operations within Wollongong. The data collected will inform the review of Council’s Economic Development Strategy 2019-2029 which has approached its 5-year mid-point. If you’re a business owner based in Wollongong (large or small) please complete the survey before Monday 16 September 2024. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and a summary of the data will be shared with the public. To submit a response, see: https://lnkd.in/dEUnTZqN

Good news, #Helensburgh! The location for the future Helensburgh Community Centre & Library has been revealed as 53-55 Walker Street. It’s located next to the existing library location. The new library will be like the well-loved combined community and library facilities in #Thirroul and #Corrimal. Our aim is to provide flexible spaces that meet our community’s needs. That means whether you want to borrow a book, use a computer, socialise, or hire a room for a meeting, dance class or birthday party, we’ll have you covered. Now that a location is secured, we’ll work on a comprehensive planning and design process and we’re working towards an ambitious construction start date of autumn 2027. Part of this process includes checking back in with the community soon to make sure that what we've been told previously by the community still meets their needs. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gCCvNUAt

What does it take to run a world-class Botanic Garden? Meet Felicity Skoberne - the Curator of the Wollongong Botanic Garden. The team looks after the grounds and the nursery, as well as on conservation of rare and endangered species. Find out what it's like to work in the best, and greenest, office in Council. To learn more about the Wollongong Botanic Garden, visit online https://lnkd.in/gGPtP2v7 or take a walk around and see it for yourself.

📢 Job alert! 📢 Ever wondered what an Environmental Health Officer does? They’re the people responsible for conducting random inspections of restaurants, cafés and bars across the city to make sure they’re using good food safety practices. They’re also responsible for investigating complaints regarding noise, air, and water pollution. It’s a vital job that helps ensure that Wollongong is a safe, healthy, and welcoming place to live. If you’ve got the skills for this role, consider applying for our Environmental Health Officer position in this week’s position. Or check out the other job opportunities below: ➡️ Business Improvement Coordinator ➡️ Horticulturalist -Turf ➡️ Senior Town Planner – Development Assessment ➡️ Town Planner – Development Assessment ➡️ Environmental Health Officer.  To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gbzbDX_D

Thanks Careers at Council for sharing this Q&A with Clare Robinson. As Wollongong City Council’s Emergency Management Officer, Clare works with combat agencies like NSW Police Force, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Rural Fire Service, and NSW Health to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Why does Council have this role? It’s because during an emergency Council teams will help the response team with day-to-day support. In non-emergency times, our role shifts to actioning prevention measures and educating the community on how they can be prepared. A good example of Council’s role in action during an emergency was during the April 2024 flash flooding event. Working with other combat agencies, Council staff were on the ground clearing flood waste, removing debris, repairing damaged infrastructure and clearing creeks. This Q&A is a fantastic read for those interested in what it takes to ensure a community is prepared for emergencies such as bushfires, flash floods, landslides, and storms. Good job Clare! https://lnkd.in/gThQwdmj

Dog pats at Bunnings! 🐶 🐶 🐶 What a brilliant way to promote the Wollongong Pet Connection service. We love your work Daniel Kennedy and Emily Middleton! We have an amazing team here at Wollongong City Council and we’re sharing this as an excuse to highlight some of the great work our staff do for the community. For those who don't know, Wollongong Pet Connection is a new Wollongong City Council service. Its aim is to reunite lost pets and fine new homes for pets in need. There are sadly, lots of dogs and cats available for adoption. Check out our website to browse the list of animals available: https://lnkd.in/g-ZPzY_Z Or if you’d like to subscribe to a daily dose of cuteness, be sure to follow the Wollongong Pet Connection Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/g2bvajru

Like many organisations, encouraging people to engage with a project when there’s so many projects and businesses fighting for attention, is a constant challenge. Earlier in the year, we called for community feedback on two new skateparks located in Thirroul and Wollongong CBD. We received a whopping 800 responses from our community! It’s a testament to how much the Wollongong community values skateparks. It’s also thanks to the hard work of Council’s Engagement Team – Sophie McCrea & Emma Bedwin – who developed a comprehensive engagement plan. A big focus for the team was on making sure that a diversity of voices was captured in the feedback. While skatepark users swings towards young men and boys (69% of people who responded), when it comes to designing modern skateparks, we want everyone to feel welcome. We have a way to go before picking up the tools and starting construction. But we now have some clear themes thanks to this feedback that will form the basis of the final design. 🛹 Locate in high profile locations which are supported by inclusive amenities. 🛹 Design for people of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 🛹 Shade, lighting, seating, and access to water are important. 🛹 Feeling safe in these spaces is important. You want these spaces to feel open and visible. 🛹 Not everyone plans on using a skateboard. Some people want to ride BMX bikes and scooters. Our next step is to continue to review potential locations for each skatepark. Once we have a design that’s 50% complete, we’ll check back in with the community to make sure we’re on the right track. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5iZ8Hta