Community Development is a way of connecting the community with the local Council, Government bodies and services. The Social, Community & Cultural needs of the Corowa Shire have formally been identified within the Social & Community Plan (2006-2011).

The Social, Community & Cultural Plan has identified these key groups requiring community development assistance.

• Children
• Young People
• Older People
• Women
• People with Disabilities
• Rural & Isolated People
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
• People from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

Wendy Thompson is the Community Development Officer for the Corowa Shire, responsible for the implementaiton of the Social, Community & Cultural Plan.

For more information on Social, Community & Cultural planning or community development please contact Wendy Thompson on 02 6033 8964 (ph) or
wendy.thompson@corowa.nsw.gov.au

The Social & Community Plan is available for download at the following link.

Social Community and Cultural Plan 2006-2011 (954 KB)

Community Strategic Plan Under new legislation, NSW Councils are now required to develop a Community Strategic Plan to guide the way Council works with the community and implements priorities. These Community Strategic Plans will guide how Council addresses community needs, allocates resources and responds to priorities. Corowa’s first Community Strategic Plan is due to be completed by June 2012. Corowa Art Space   COROWA CDAT Community Drugs Action Team Corowa Community Drugs Action Team (CDAT)provides events and information to the community about the effects that drugs and alcohol can have on our community Volunteering in Corowa Shire This web page is an initiative of the Corowa/Rutherglen Health and Social Support Committee. Its aim is twofold. To assist community groups and organisations to find volunteers To help volunteers find positions that suit their interests and needs Around Safety Expo 2010 - 18th September 2010 Each year the Corowa Community Safety and Crime Prevention sub-committee holds a safety expo in Corowa.  The 2010 Safety Expo will be held in conjunction with the Truck & Car Show at RSL Park, Corowa on Saturday 18th September.