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SAYING A BIG THANK YOU!
National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to
acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s
volunteers. From 21–27 May 2018, we will say thank you to the
6 million Australians who volunteer their time.
The 2018 National Volunteer Week theme is “Give a little.
Change a lot.” This years’ theme represents the millions of
volunteers who make a profound impact in their communities
and on society, through giving a little time.
As a Council we are very proud of our Volunteer Program and
the services that it provides to the community.We have 258
registered volunteers and they are an integral part of these
services and for that we would like to say a big thank you.
Our volunteers are a very diverse group and are active in
many programs like:
• Removal of Graffiti
• Port Historical Walks & Semaphore Historical Walks
• Council Libraries
• Community Bus Service
• Supported Residential Facilities
• Home Support Vans & Medical transport
• Social support for Frail Aged and Disabled residents
• Shopping assistance for Frail Aged and Disabled residents
• Community Centres
• Flourish Team
• Community Foodies
• Visitor Information Centre
• Special Events and Arts
• Aboriginal Advisory Panel
• Youth Programs
Our volunteer program has a significant impact on our
community and volunteers provide around 3500 hours per
month. If you are interested in volunteering, give us a
call on 8405 6600.
LIBRARY RENOVATIONS ARE
UNDERWAY
Works have now started at the Port Library and will continue
until the library’s re-opening onWednesday 14 March.
In the meantime, there is a Pop-Up Library located in Shop 9 at
Port Canal Shopping Centre, open as per Port’s normal opening
hours until Saturday 10 March. Here you can still borrow, return
and place holds, and provides an opportunity to meet with
other people from the community.
On Monday 12 March, Semaphore Library will close as part of
the project.The library is excited to be hosting a small Pop-Up
Library with some programs such as Storytime and Creative
Kids still running.The new-look Semaphore Library will reopen
on 26 April. Enfield Library will then close for works for four
weeks from Monday 2 April, reopening on Tuesday 1 May. Enfield
will also host a pop-up library during this time, located on the
library premises.
For the latest library updates, including changes to programs
and opening times during the works, visit
library or join our page at