Culture and Community

Culture and Community is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'We value our community's cultural knowledge and sharing this with future generations'. Our objectives related to this pillar are:

Build a skilled, confident, and knowledgeable workforce who can positively respond to the challenges of sustainability and climate change
Commit to a culture of sustainability embedded into all Council activities led by the Shire Executive
Promote sustainable best practice within the broader community
Work collaboratively with the indigenous population and develop best practice indigenous engagement and recognition strategies
Work with our young people to develop a vibrant youth space in our community
Embrace inclusivity and ensure availability and access of infrastructure and services to all minority groups including disadvantaged, and people with disabilities
Promote partnerships with not-for-profits to deliver Shire activities and assist with infrastructure requirements that support sustainable principles
Establish a community volunteering model that will provide long-term support to community groups

What We're Doing

Some current projects related to the Culture and Community pillar include:

The Shire of Denmark is a proud member of Reconciliation WA
Community engagement began in 2023 for the first stage of the concept designing for the revitalisation of Berridge Park.
In 2023/24 a major review of our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan will be carried out. More information about Inclusion is available on our Access and Inclusion page.
In 2024, we will be developing our first Youth Strategy!

Posted 20 December 2024 Annual Christmas Closure: 24 December to 2 January

Shire Admin, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot to close doors at noon 24 December

Posted 20 December 2024 Appointment of Ranger, Fire Control Officer and Chief FCO

Public notice of two new appointments

Posted 20 December 2024 Denmark Direct Community Newsletter December 2024

Posted 20 December 2024 Substantial Congestion Expected at Ocean Beach and Prawn Rock

A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson

Posted 20 December 2024 Holiday Waste Collections and Tip Closures

Kerbside collections, plus info on Tip, Tip Shop and Containers for Change

Posted 16 December 2024 Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation

$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead

Posted 16 December 2024 Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December

From 16 December to 15 March it is an offence to light an outdoor fire

Posted 12 December 2024 Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month

Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025

Posted 11 December 2024 Adoption of Waste Local Law 2024

Copy of the new local law can be viewed online or in person at the Shire Admin

Posted 10 December 2024 Ratepayers Rewarded for Paying Rates on Time

Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date

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Other Local Initiatives

Information about relevant Shire supported and community-led initiatives related to the Culture and Community pillar will be listed here.

Useful Links

Contact

Our Sustainability Officer and Community Development Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.

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