News and Updates

News & Updates

15 February 2022

Message from the Mayor

I was recently honoured to be part of the signing of an agreement to put in place a lease at the Hyland Road Reserve site in Greystanes, where the exciting and first of its kind Māori cultural centre in Australia is set to be constructed.

This event marked a significant key milestone for the community, which has been 30 years in the making and is an exciting opportunity for the Greystanes area.

The purpose-built facility will provide a place for cultural and educational activities of a traditional Māori marae, which is a sacred meeting place for Māori communities outside of New Zealand. The space will also provide the Cumberland community with a multifunctional space for residents and businesses to collaborate and celebrate public and private events.

Community facilities in Cumberland play an important role in supporting happy, healthy and engaged residents and I thank the Sydney Marae Alliance for providing a cultural community facility in Greystanes that will continue to deliver on this.

The Cumberland Local Business Awards were held last week, and I’m proud that Cumberland Council could share this celebration and support local businesses by being the platinum sponsor of the awards. I would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners of the local business awards and thank you for the contributions you make to the Cumberland community.

Council’s focus has always been to support businesses in Cumberland, so that they can continue to deliver quality customer services and provide meaningful work for our local people. I encourage all local businesses to take advantage of Council’s business support programs, resources, and assistance with access to grants and stay informed with what services are available to you through our website.

I have received numerous enquiries from residents recently about the general wait times required for those that have contracted COVID-19 before they can get their booster dose. NSW Health currently advises that people can get their booster shot once they have fully recovered from the virus, which is around four to six weeks after infection for most people.

You are encouraged to get your first, second or booster dose at one of the vaccination hubs in Cumberland at The Granville Centre, 1 Memorial Dr, Granville, and now at the Guildford Community Centre on Saturday 26 February, 363-367 Guildford Road, Guildford.

Mayor Lisa Lake

What's On

Sustainable Gardening Australia Webinars

Climate Action Through Gardening Webinar

Wednesday 23 February

7pm – 8pm

Learn innovative ways to make your garden more resilient to climate change and your household more environmentally sustainable.

Clean Up Australia Day 2022

Clean Up Australia Day is Australia’s largest community based environmental event, encouraging local community groups and residents to clean up local parks and reserves.

Your help will make a huge difference, get involved or find out more:

Business Clean-up Day:

Tuesday 1 March 2022

www.cleanup.org.au/business

Schools Clean-up Day:

Friday 4March 2022

www.cleanup.org.au/schools

Parents can now apply for up to $250 in vouchers from NSW Government

The NSW Government has launched Parents NSW vouchers to reward and thank eligible NSW households for their efforts to support learning from home in 2021.

The 5 x $50 Parents NSW vouchers can be used 7 days a week, on public holidays, at Discover NSW businesses for entertainment and recreation activities and at Stay NSW businesses for accommodation bookings until 9 October 2022.

To apply or for more information, available in all languages, visit:

www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-parents-nsw-vouchers

Calling all talented 60+ residents

Join us to celebrate Seniors Festival 2022 in the Cumberland Seniors Talent Show

Seniors Festival is dedicated to celebrating our seniors and we are hosting a range of inclusive and diverse events and activities for all abilities and interests, with a Talent Show as our big finale.

We're inviting EOI applications from soloist, duos and groups living in Cumberland and aged 60 years or over to perform at our Seniors Festival events this March.

Applications close: 4:30pm, Friday 11 March 2022

Performer criteria applies.

To apply or for more information, call 8757 9041 or visit:

www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival-eoi-performers

Lifestyle and Leisure Links Program

Cumberland City Council’s Aged and Disability Services Program offers a variety of community-based recreation and leisure activities for 18 to 64 year old's who are on the NDIS for core support.

We offer programs that encourage development through fun social, physical and inspirational experiences. The activities are organised for groups throughout the week and provide respite opportunities for parents and carers.

If you know someone who may benefit from our programs, please share our latest activity calendar available online now.

Join now our programs or find out more:

cumberland.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle-and-leisure-links-program

Cumberland City's Native Plant Giveaway

Don’t miss out on your free plants!

We are giving away up to 2,000 native flowering plants, shrubs and trees to residents of Cumberland City to help add greenery to homes and make our suburbs an even more beautiful place to live.

Planting trees in your yard will provide more shade, habitats for our wildlife, more privacy and cleaner air. Register now to select up to 2 free plants per household, while stocks last!

Native Plant Giveaway Events: