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- Climate resilience and reducing emissions Switch to electric, go solar and grants for apartments
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- Towards zero waste Reduce waste at home and at work
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- Transport Council policy, bike and car share, electric vehicles
- Second Nature Council’s environmental news and events hub
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Planning & Development
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Get involved in your community
Waverley Community Men's Shed supoporting Council's Mardi Gras celebrations in 2024
Waverley Council encourages everyone to get involved and contribute to making our community a vibrant and welcoming place. Connecting with other people in Waverley can lead to new friendships, diverse experiences, skill development and an increased sense of wellbeing, while helping to make our community a great place to live.
Whether you're interested in sharing your ideas, lending a helping hand or simply want to build connections, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
- Explore some of the ways you can get involved in your community below.
- To find out about local environmental initiatives and opportunities to get involved, visit Second Nature.
- For information about the range of grants on offer for community, cultural, creative and environmental initiatives, see Awards & grants.
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Volunteering in Waverley
Explore opportunities facilitated by Council and local community organisations and groups.
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Creating community connections
Discover ways to build a more cohesive Waverley by getting to know your neighbours, starting a project or joining a community group.
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Public gardening
Join a shared garden group or start a verge garden to grow your own produce, learn new skills and beautify your neighbourhood.
Stay in the loop
Find out about opportunities and events by subscribing to Council’s newsletters.
We are here to help
For more information or help with ideas, email connected@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8916.
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