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
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What We're Doing
Some current projects related to the Culture and Community pillar include:
Posted 01 August 2025
Community Grants First Round Applications Now Open
The Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open and over $50,000 is available—more than double the funding previously committed by the Shire.
Posted 30 July 2025
Library Services Set to Transform with Planned Move to Visitor’s Centre
The Shire of Denmark is set to upgrade our community services with a decision to relocate the Denmark Public Library to the current Visitor Centre site.
Posted 30 July 2025
Annual Budget Adopted by Council, Securing Funding for Community Priorities
The Shire of Denmark has adopted its 2025/2026 Annual Budget, reaffirming its commitment to delivering services and infrastructure aligned with community priorities.
Posted 30 July 2025
Council to Consider Plans on Long-Debated Aquatic Facility
The Shire of Denmark is reconsidering a long-standing community aspiration: the development of an indoor heated aquatic facility.
Posted 25 July 2025
Volunteer at the Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery
The Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery is inviting volunteers to help grow and care for seedlings that will be used in future revegetation efforts.
Posted 03 July 2025
New Youth Fitness Programs Fuel Confidence And Mental Wellbeing
Two innovative, free 10-week fitness programs are making waves at the Denmark Recreation Centre by transforming how our younger community members build their physical and mental strength.
Posted 26 June 2025
Help Us Write Denmark’s Heritage Story
The Shire of Denmark is calling on the community to help review our Local Heritage Survey, which seeks to recognise places of cultural heritage significance that are valued by the community and form part of the unique character of our Shire.
Posted 18 June 2025
Mt Hallowell Management Plan Final Review Period Commences
The Shire of Denmark has initiated a final round of community consultation, seeking feedback on the Draft Mount Hallowell Management Plan, before it is presented to Council for approval.
Posted 03 January 2025
Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve
A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson
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
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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.
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer and Community Development Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or info@denmark.wa.gov.au
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