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2021/22 City Services

Arts and events Arts and events support

The City’s Community Arts and Events Fund and Community Creativity Fund supported some incredible events and projects over the past year. Through these grants, funding was provided to 62 recipients, reviving our community and creative industry during the COVID recovery period. The City also provided sponsorship funding to various events that brought locals together, as well as vital event management assistance to event organisers. Our grants and funding will continue to support eligible community groups and businesses. Neighbourhood Event Series The City’s Neighbourhood Event Series delivered a number of community- focused events over the last year, including markets, musical performances, wellness activities, a gourmet food fest, family fun days and movie screenings. The event series aimed to boost the local economy, celebrate local identity and connect community members during the COVID recovery phase. These events received fantastic community feedback and we look forward to bringing more local events to your neighbourhoods. Public art A number of public artworks were unveiled across the City this year, with several existing pieces also receiving maintenance. Works at Bina Parkland were completed, including an exploration of the six Nyoongar seasons and the story of the Waugyl. The first instalment of the Mt Lawley Mural Project was completed by Dianella artist Peche in Beaucott Lane, while Des Penman Reserve in Nollamara received a new mural by Seantelle Walsh and Sioux Tempestt. The City is also in the process of commissioning new works for Hamer Park Inglewood Oval, and developing a new Public Art Masterplan.

Community Citizen of the Year Awards Do you know an individual or a

community group in the City of Stirling who has significantly contributed to our community? Auspire – the Australia Day Council of Western Australia – and the City of Stirling invite you to nominate these great ambassadors who act as positive role models for our community for the Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Categories include: • Community Citizen of the Year • Community Citizen of the Year – Youth (under 25 years) • Community Citizen of the Year – Senior (over 65 years) • Active Citizenship – group or event. Online nominations are open until 31 October 2021. To nominate online or for more information, visit www.citizenshipawards.com.au

Pink and Grey Galah by Dianella artist Peche

Volunteer services Our community services volunteers are a vital link in providing essential services for people living in the City of Stirling – especially those people who are socially isolated, elderly, people with disability or new to our community. We have over 500 active volunteers in 35 different community services roles within the community. COVID-19 restrictions created an opportunity for some programs to become innovative, with volunteers making contact using technology such as FaceTime, regular phone calls and letter and card-writing to maintain important social connections.

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