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Interested in a career in aquatics? |
As
we count down to the opening of the new Parramatta Aquatic Centre,
Council is recruiting for a range of casual and permanent positions.
Register your interest now for an exciting career in aquatics or fitness
at our newest state-of-the-art community facility.
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Greening ParramattaCouncil
is investing in trees to create a greener, cooler City and happy,
healthy community. Late last year, 20 trees were planted along Marsden
and O’Connell streets in the Parramatta CBD, enlivening the streets and
making them more attractive now and for generations to come. Learn more
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On Exhibition: Planning proposal for Riverside Theatres siteWork
will commence on the transformation and redevelopment of Riverside
Theatres, which is set to become the centrepiece of Parramatta’s
revitalised arts and culture precinct. Council is inviting community
feedback on a planning proposal for the site. Have your say by 5pm, Thursday 2 February. |
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Gather
with your local community for a day of family-fun activities on 26
January including hot air balloon rides, First Nations workshops,
sport activities and more from 6AM - 12PM at Parramatta Park! Lord
Mayor, Cr Donna Davis will also announce the 2023 Citizen of the Year
Award recipients and host a special citizenship ceremony.
Registration for hot air balloon tickets go live 5 January.
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Step inside Brickman Cities, PHIVE’s newest exhibition featuring an amazing world of LEGO®
skyscrapers and cityscapes. See the works of Australia’s most skilled
brick artist, Brickman, and build your own architectural masterpiece
from our massive pile of LEGO® bricks.
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This month at Parramatta LibrariesParticipate
in the great range of free community workshops and events happening
this month at Parramatta Libraries, including a Reptile Show at
Dundas library; Monster craft at Carlingford Library; a Sumo STEM
workshop at Parramatta Library at PHIVE; Robotics workshops at Ermington
Library; or learn how to juggle, balance and perform at the Runaway
with the Circus event at Epping Library. Book now |
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Summer at PHIVEJoin
us this January at PHIVE for feel good vibes and Summer Sounds. Drop in
to our immersive XBOX gaming experience with Microsoft; customise your
own basketball; get hands-on with our STEM workshops (where learning is
disguised as fun!) and more. Book now! |
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Over 55s Leisure and LearningChoose from an extensive range of enjoyable, physical, recreational and social activities. Term 1 registrations open 9am, Monday 9 January.
Learn more |
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Active Parramatta Term 1 ActivitiesBegin
your 2023 wellbeing journey with Active Parramatta! Register into a
wide range of affordable onsite and online fitness activities including
Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing and more. Term 1 registrations open 9am, Monday 9 January. Register now |
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Active Parramatta Van Term 1 programThe
Active Parramatta Van is a FREE service operated by the City of
Parramatta, providing a wide range of community health programs
including Mums N Bubs, Active Kids, Adult FIT, and more. Available
online and face to face. Term 1 registrations open 9am, Friday 27 January. Register now |
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Child Restraint Voucher Program |
Keep
your children safe on the road this summer by ensuring their
car seats are fitted correctly for their age and size. As part of
the Local Government Road Safety Program, City of Parramatta Council and
TfNSW run a free child restraint fitting/adjustment program which
provides the opportunity for residents to obtain a voucher to have their
child restraint fitted/adjusted for free.
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Get mosquito ready this summer |
The
risk of mosquito-borne diseases is increasing in NSW due to the warm,
wet weather forecasted this summer. It’s important to take extra steps
to protect yourself and your family by keeping mosquitoes away – Spray
up, Cover up, Screen up and Clean up!
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City of Parramatta scoops up awards |
In
late-December 2022, City of Parramatta won a number of prestigious awards: - Project of the Year (PHIVE)
- Innovation in Planning, Policies and Decision Making (Electric Vehicles: Driving a Sustainable Future program)
- Towards Net Zero emissions award (Smart LED Streetlighting Project)
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