About Us

The Community Development team provides the Shire with a vital link between Council and community groups, covering areas such as:

• Community Funding Program
• Liaising with the community
• Events
• Recreation and cultural development
• Supporting youth, seniors and community groups
• Regional Partnerships
• Youth Advisory Council and Holiday activities
• Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP)
• Community Planning
• Community Safety and Crime Prevention

The team

• Carole McKee, Manager Community Development
• Julie Sansom, Community Development Officer
• Position Vacant, Community Development Officer - Youth Focus
• Luke Tressler, Community Planning Officer
• Ann Griffin, Community Development Support Officer (Mon - Wed)
• Sarah Farrance, Community Development Support Officer (Wed - Fri)
• Janice Ferguson, Community Development Officer - Community Safety (Mon, Tues & Thurs)

Contact

Telephone: 9526 1111
Email: info@sjshire.wa.gov.au or youth@sjshire.wa.gov.au