| |  Closing date extended for NAIDOC AwardsThere is still time to nominate worthy individuals and organisations from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community for the 2024 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards. Nominations in six categories opened in February and will close at 5pm on Monday 1 April with the winners to be announced at a gala celebration in Nowra on the evening of Saturday 27 July. Organisers are keen to see a boost in the entries for the Elder of the Year, Young Achiever of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to Reconciliation categories. | |
| |  Tell us how you want to have your sayResidents can contribute to the development of the Community Engagement Framework by telling Council how they want to be informed and consulted on future projects and initiatives. Information gathered will help develop a robust framework for staff to support Council’s Community Engagement Strategy that was adopted last year. A targeted campaign has been launched to gather as much data as possible over the coming six weeks. We'd love it if you could take five minutes to fill out our survey today. | |
| |  Book in for holiday funLooking for something to do these coming school holidays? There will be a range of activities on offer through the libraries in Ulladulla, Nowra and Sanctuary Point, the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre in Nowra and the Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre in Bomaderry. Start planning ahead and book your places today to avoid disappointment. | |
| |  Making the tough decisionsCouncil is continuing to look at a range of actions to reduce the forecast annual structural deficit of $25 M to $35 M. Council has already placed a number of construction projects on pause – which means they have been removed from its capital works program for the 2023-24 for consideration in future years. Up-to-date information about these decisions and other measures is available on Council’s website. | |
| |  Hot tips on what's best for your poochShoalhaven City Council has launched a new education campaign focusing on responsible dog ownership. The campaign is designed to support council’s zero-tolerance policy towards anti-social dog behaviour and provides tips on keeping your dogs healthy and secure. It features a series of fun and engaging videos showing that responsible dog ownership is easily achievable. | |
| |  Website is now more accessibleShoalhaven City Council has taken steps to improve digital accessibility. Council has added the UserWay widgit to its website, providing a range of tools for people with different accessibility profiles. It is available on desktop as well as mobile devices. UserWay is used on more than one million websites and is trusted by millions of people with disabilities internationally. | |
| |  Boosting literacy through librariesWe all have a role to play in improving literacy – and libraries across the Shoalhaven are there to help. Shoalhaven Libraries offers a range of programs for children designed to instill in them a love for books and reading. Shoalhaven City Council operates libraries in Nowra, Sanctuary Point, Milton and Ulladulla and also provides a mobile library service operating on a fortnightly schedule. Read more about the programs on offer add help play your part in boosting literacy. | |
| |  Council services over EasterThe 2024 Easter break runs from Friday 29 March until Monday 1 April with some Council services closed during this time. Council's administrative offices in Nowra and Ulladulla will be closed from 5pm Thursday 28 March and will reopen at 8.30am (Nowra) and 9am (Ulladulla) on Tuesday 2 April. During the Easter closure, residents and visitors can call the after-hours helpline on 1300 293 111 for urgent matters or browse Council's website for answers to common queries or to submit a request online. | |
| |  Explore popular walking tracks this EasterFrom Burrill Lake to Vincentia, upgrades to some of the Shoalhaven’s most popular walks and foreshores are well underway and on track for completion mid-year. Funded by the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Infrastructure Grant, Council has been undertaking major works on seven sustainable tourism infrastructure projects. Upgrade locations already completed and open to the public include:
Why not try a walk this long weekend? | |
| |  Local students explore career in hospo at SECLast month 50 students in Years 10 & 11 from five local high schools attended the Entertainment Centre to gain an insight into career opportunities in hospitality. The Gaining through Training program is run by the Shoalhaven Food Network, in association with NSW Government’s Regional Industry Education Partnerships, and aims to reveal the varied and rewarding pathways that exist in the industry. Students were able to peak under the cloche of a hospitality profession, with practical skills from Entertainment Centre Food, Beverage & Events staff, and informative teachings from local leaders in the field. Students practiced their mocktail-making skills, learned the ins and outs of fine dining table service, and got to take a hands-on tour of the Entertainment Centre’s commercial kitchen and performance spaces. Students who completed the program have enjoyed illustrious careers in restaurants worldwide. | |
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