WCCC News

Theft of washing machine and dryer

FREE LAUNDRY SERVICES SUSPENDED DUE TO THEFT

In the early hours Friday morning around 3am, 13 December, a thief cut open the gate padlock at the back courtyard of the Weston Creek Community Centre and stole the washing machine and dryer.

These machines were set up by the Community Centre about a year ago to provide Free Laundry Services for the homeless and people who are in need.  It was an extremely upsetting and disappointing event as this service is now suspended while we are considering whether to reinstate the facility in the new year. 

The two machines that were stolen were Bosch 10kg Series 8 Washing Machine and Bosch 8Kg Series 8 Heat Pump Dryer.  Please contact the Police if anyone saw any suspicious movement last Friday morning around the back of the Community Centre, Health Centre and the Irish Club or if you see any of the above being on sale online.

WCCC SQUASH COURTS UPGRADE

The squash courts are back up and ready for use. The courts have new glass front walls, which are the first ones installed in Canberra.

WCCC UPGRADE OF TOILET FACILITIES

The toilet upgrade has been finished and all facilities are now open to the public.

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM (the Program)

Weston Creek Community Association Inc. (WCCA) is a local association formed in 1972. The WCCA administers the Weston Creek Community Centre, the Weston Neighbourhood Hall, Flynn Community Hall, Holt

Neighbourhood Hall and Chifley Community Meeting Room on behalf of the ACT Government. 

The WCCA’s operating surpluses are reinvested in its services and

maintaining the high quality of the facilities it manages.  Any funds left over after meeting its obligations are able to be directed to activities in line with the WCCA’s purpose.

This year the WCCA is funding a Community Grants Program (the Program) to provide financial support for projects that promotes community cohesion, development and support, primarily in Weston Creek, Molonglo and surrounding suburbs. 

Projects which deliver benefit to the community, impact on social equity and equality as well as impact on community and/or individual health and wellbeing will receive high priority.

A total fund of $20,000 for the Program is available for applications from $1,000 and upwards.  Applications must be submitted between

1 May and 31 May 2024. 

Information on the Program Guidelines including the Application Form can be obtained by contacting Yung Tran, Manager Weston Creek Community Centre on 6288 0144, 0466 726 785

or by email: info@westoncccentre.org.au

New Laundry Facility (Suspended)

The Weston Creek Community Centre is now offering FREE laundry facilities (washing machine and dryer) for people in need.

The facility is available Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. You need to book a time slot with the Weston Creek Community Centre

Fetherston Garden Friends

Fetherston Garden Friends (FGF) are a local volunteer community organisation formed in 2010 to restore and regenerate Fetherston Gardens. This dedicated group of volunteers maintain the 3.5 hectare public garden located along Heysen Street in Weston.  

Fetherston Gardens are over 50 years old and include an Arboretum; Woodland, Herb, Native, Secret and Gallipoli gardens and open green spaces, arbors, ponds and a maze of paths. These peaceful Gardens are used for picnics, relaxing, exploring, exercise and walking. 

The volunteers work in the Gardens every Wednesday from 10am to noon and the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 1pm. 

We are delighted to say that the Fetherston Gardens Friends are now an associated organisation with Weston Creek Community Association Inc. (WCCA).  The WCCA was formed in the early 1970s when the Weston Creek area was being developed and is an incorporated, not-for-profit community organisation.  The WCCA manages Weston Creek Community Centre and four other facilities around Canberra.

If you are interested in receiving further information regarding services of either organisation, please email fetherstongardens@gmail.com for FGF and info@westoncccentre.org.au for the WCCA.