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Time Management for Local Creatives

May 30, 2023

This workshop answers the age-old question – how are we supposed to find the time to run a creative career, pursue our arts-based practice, and have a life as well? This fun and informal workshop discusses practical strategies to help you keep all the juggling balls in the air. Participants will also discuss the larger issues of: + Setting and keeping goals; + Staying motivated and understanding procrastination; + Recognising self-sabotage, and; + Finding the balance between being creative and making money. What do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: + Lifetime access to a dedicated Time…

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Inspiration

Waverley community members shine at our 2023 Local Hero and Best of the Best Awards

May 29, 2023

Waverley Council paid tribute this week to our dedicated community workers and volunteers at the 2023 Waverley Local Hero and Best of the Best Awards held at North Bondi Surf Club. The awards celebrate and recognise the achievements and contributions of those in the community who volunteer their time and go above and beyond to ensure Waverley is a resilient, caring and cohesive community. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the community members honoured in the Awards all play a vital role in fostering social cohesion, addressing local needs and improving the quality of life for residents. “They make Waverley…

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Health & Wellbeing

Free RAT tests from Waverley Council in conjunction with NSW health

April 28, 2023

Free RAT tests from Council in conjunction with NSW health Ahead of winter, residents can now collect free rapid antigen tests (RATs) from various locations across Waverley. Receive up to two packs of five RATs per person, and up to two packs per household member. The tests can be picked up from: Customer Service Centre 55 Spring Street Bondi Junction, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Welcome Centre in Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, open 10am to 4pm 7 days Waverley Library, Denison Street Bondi Junction And families using our Childcare Centres can collect RATs from their…

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Events

Waverley Anzac Day 2023 Dawn Services.

April 23, 2023

Waverley Council and the Bondi Junction/Waverley RSL Sub-Branch invite you to Waverley Park Cenotaph on Tuesday 25 April for our community Anzac Day service. Please join us at 7.45am as we gather to mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915 and to honour the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Anzac Day is a time to pay our respects to the servicemen and women who have helped defend our freedoms so that we can live in a free and democratic society.We also acknowledge the Frontier wars and the loss by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples…

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Inspiration

Join the Compost Revolution

April 22, 2023

Did you know as an Eastern Suburbs resident you can received subsidised worm farming and composting equipment delivered straight to your door? The Compost Revolution was founded by Randwick, Woollahra and Waverley Councils in 2010 with the intention to minimise the amount and impact of waste being sent to landfill. Over 10 years on, the program has seen great success with a large uptake amongst locals. Since its inception, several developments have occurred, including recently with the addition of a number of new products now available. These new products include an enclosed worm farming system known as ‘The Cube’ which…

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School holidays, What to do

Waverly School Holiday Program

March 23, 2023

NO NEED TO BE BORED IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS YOU CAN HELP GROW YOUR CHILDREN’S PASSION AND TALENTS WITH WAVERLEY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM! If you’re staying close to home, the Waverely council has a great line-up of fun filled activities, workshops and events coming up for the Autumn School Holiday program. Included will be, both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. The following locations will be offering different programs to suit all ages: Bondi PavilionThis external link will open in a new window Waverley LibraryThis external link will open…

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Events, Inspiration

What’s On in Waverley during Sydney WorldPride 2023

February 10, 2023

Waverley Council is presenting a diverse program of events, exhibitions, workshops and activities during Sydney WorldPride – 17 February to 5 March 2023. WorldPride aims to promote and advocate for LGBTQIA+ and human rights around the world, and the waverly council is thrilled to be an official Festival and Venue Partner of this global celebration. Join in the festivities by attending one of the fantastic cabaret performances from Paul Capsis or Reuben Kaye or the night of comedy at the Bondi Pavilion theatre, check out never-before seen photographs from Australian gay artist and activist David McDiarmid at the Bondi Pavilion…

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What to do

Recycle it Saturday

August 11, 2022

Recycle a range of household items for free at problem waste drop-off events throughout the year. Problem wastes cannot be recycled through standard facilities and often require specific machines or processes to recycle them. Only certain materials are accepted at these events, so please have a look at the list of materials below. The next Recycle it Saturday event is open to residents of Waverley Council, City of Sydney, and Woollahra Council and is scheduled for: Saturday 27 August 2022 at the Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, AlexandriaThis external link will open in a new window, 9am-3pm (Access to this location is via…

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Events, What to do

School Holiday Programs

January 5, 2022

THE WAVERLY COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM OFFERS TONNES OF FUN TO HELP YOUR KIDS PASSIONS AND TALENTS GROW. THE PROGRAM HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: ART | CRAFT | FILMS | STORIES | TREASURE HUNTS Looking for things to do these School Holidays? Waverley offers a range of great activities. The program includes both free and paid activities facilitated by a combination of Waverley Council specialist staff, artists, industry professionals and partner organisations. These activities are designed to be easy, fun and accessible which your child is sure to enjoy. For more information go to the Wavely Council Website

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