Message from the Mayor - 26 February 2025

Published on 26 February 2025

Domestic and family violence education and support

Domestic and family violence can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities.

Woollahra Council is committed to addressing this issue by partnering with local police and organisations like the Lokhai Foundation, Jewish House, the Junction Neighbourhood Centre and Bondi Beach Cottage. In conjunction with the Inner City Legal Centre and other support service providers, we are holding a series of free information sessions on understanding abuse and how to get help.

Beginning on 13 March, sessions on Coercive Control, Financial Abuse and Systems Abuse will provide vital information on identifying signs and how to seek support for yourself or someone you care about.

Booking is essential, so please visit dvsupport for further details and to reserve your spot.

Festival fun

As our Woollahra Festival of Fun is just around the corner, Councillors Mark Silcocks, Toni Zeltzer and I got into the spirit of the Great Gatsby-themed high tea to be held at Cooper Park Community Hall on 14 March.

This fun event is just one of dozens of fun activities we have scheduled for older Woollahra residents during March, including a sunset concert and launch party on 4 March at Redleaf in Double Bay, plus community lunches, art classes, sailing adventures, tricycle rides, poetry evenings and more! Head to Festival of Funfor more info.

Getting into the Gatsby spirit with Councillors Silcocks and Zeltzer

Rose Bay Beach Clean Up

Together, we can turn the tide on ocean pollution. Help keep our harbour beautiful and join us at Rose Bay beach this Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 2 March from 7.30-9am.

To ensure that we can provide bags and gloves for all participants, please register at Rose Bay Clean up.

Autumn Book Fair

What happens to the wonderful reads our libraries can no longer keep? They become available for you to purchase in our book fair!

Come grab a bargain on thousands of great books, from cooking to philosophy, crime thrillers to picture books and more, this Saturday and Sunday, 1-2 March from 10am-4pm at Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay.