Donating blood, Youth Week activities and more - the community noticeboard

Wingecarribee Shire Council candidate information sessions

This session is for residents who are interested in being a part of the council's new civic leadership team, and explains the local government system. It will be led by local government leader, general manager and administrator John Rayner PSM. It is free to attend and people can book a spot through Trybooking.

Justice of the Peace

Justice of the Peace volunteers will be at the following locations to help people with documentation weekly. It is a free service.

Mobile Community Recycling Centre

Wingecarribee Shire Council's free mobile community recycling centre stops in many of the towns and villages. This week, it will stop at Mittagong Oval on April 10, from 8.45am to 12.30pm. Household waste is limited to 20 litres or kilograms per customer per drop off.

Items that can be collected include:

Bowral South Living Area Community Consultation

The community can have their say on the Bowral South Living Area. It is one of six new living areas identified in the council's Local Housing Strategy, which was adopted in July, 2021. It is now time to implement the strategy by preparing a Master Plan and Servicing Strategy for infrastructure. They are free to attend. Book a spot through Trybooking: April 12 and April 13.

NSW Mobile Service Centre visits the Highlands

People in the Highlands can get access to a variety of government services including vehicle registrations, rebates and concessions, births, deaths and marriages and more.

It will be at the following locations on these days:

Donate blood

Lifeblood, which is run by the Australian Red Cross, is making its way to the Bowral Swimming Centre from April 8 to 13.

Check out the times below:

People can book a time to donate through lifeblood.com.au/blood, or by calling 13 14 95.

Volunteering opportunities through Volwing

People can make a difference in the community, learn new skills and make friends through Volwing - the volunteer resource organisation in the Highlands. Available positions cater to a variety of interests. They include teaching learners to drive, greeting tourists at museums, serving food, being a reading assistant at a primary school, and more. To find out more, go to volwing.org.au, call 4869 4617, or visit the office from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm.

Youth Week has been created and developed by young people in the Highlands, through collaborations with the council. All the events are free and aim to connect youth with like-minded people through different activities.

See them below:

Craft meet-ups

People can bring along a craft project and chat with others in the hall. It does not matter what type of craft it is, and people can come along and just chat and have a cuppa.

Yerrinbool Railway Garden

People in the Highlands are invited to explore this garden, and help maintain it whenever they can. The community garden was founded by volunteers who wanted to grow healthy and fresh produce. There is also a mini market on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Activities at Mittagong Seniors

Mittagong Seniors hosts an array of activities at the Mittagong Senior Centre weekly. See the list below:

For more information about any of these activities, drop into the centre for a cuppa and chat, or email mittagongseniors@gmail.com.

Railway Street fresh food and produce market

Grab fresh produce, plants, organic sourdough breads and more, which are made and grown in the Highlands.

Crop Swap Robertson

Exchange crops, plants and magazines at this weekly meet-up. People do not have to come with crops to take anything from the table. No money is exchanged. All are welcome.

Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara (Little Child Stars) Playgroup

Community Links has established an Aboriginal-focused playgroup called Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara, which translates to Little Child Stars in Dharawal. The playgroup will focus on day-to-day activities and host cultural events and celebrations, which involve the broader community and showcase the richness of Aboriginal culture. For more information, contact Leann Dykes at Community Links Wellbeing on 4683 2776.