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March 2025 |
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This week is Harmony Week, which is a celebration of our diversity and brings together our community from all different backgrounds.
It's a time to remember that everyone deserves to have a sense of belonging, to be included and to be respected. The JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub will be hosting a free, family friendly Harmony Week event on Saturday 22 March. Come down to learn, share, engage and immerse in the many diverse cultures within the Port Hedland community! |
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Here are some key achievements we’ve made together as a community over the past year:
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Progressed over $134 million worth of development applications
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633 tonnes of co-mingled recycling was diverted from landfill
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Attracted over 28,000 visitors to our community events
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Invested $2 million into our roads and reseals
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PLUS so much more!
Together, we create a thriving, resilient and liveable community
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Join us for the first Hedland Grants Expo!
The Expo is a fantastic opportunity to connect with multiple funding providers and industry experts offering grant opportunities for local businesses, individuals, not-for-profit organisations, associations and event organisers.
Funding providers will showcase their funding and community support programs and answer all your grant enquiries.
Our grant writing workshops will also give you access to free, tailored advice to help navigate the grant process.
When: Wednesday 26 March
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Location: JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub, Cottier Drive, South Hedland
More information: 9158 9380 or grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au
For more information and to register for the grant writing workshops, please click here |
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How sentinel chickens help protect the Hedland community
Across nearly every region of WA there are flocks of chickens who provide incredible intelligence on the presence of mosquito vector borne diseases. Due to their constant exposure to the outside environment, sentinel chickens are exposed to mosquito populations 24/7. Fortunately, due to their biology, the chickens are resistant to any of the diseases carried by mozzies, but the antibodies become present in their blood stream. By taking blood samples from these chickens, the Department of Health is able to identify these diseases through early detection.
The Department of Health is warning Pilbara and Kimberley residents to take additional precautions to avoid mosquito bites following these continued detections, such as Flavivirus and Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE)
✔ Cover up
✔ Use mosquito repellent
✔ Try and avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk when mozzies are most active
✔ Wear long, light-coloured and loose-fitting clothing - especially young children and babies
✔ Ensure your insect screens are secure both at home and if you have a caravan
✔ Remove pooled water around your home
In response to the surge of mosquito numbers in Hedland, the Town has purchased sachets of Coopex, an effective residual pesticide, to support residents in managing mosquitoes around their homes. More information here. |
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