Council News - December 2008Academic Scholarship OpportunityApplications open for 2009 Local Government Academic Scholarship Have you ever considered a career in local government? The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is calling for applications for its 2009 Local Government Academic Scholarship which provides financial assistance for residents of the Shire to study a university degree relevant to Local Government. The value of the scholarship is approximately $10,000 per calendar year for full-time students to cover all HECS costs plus a minor living allowance. It is open to both Year 12 leavers and mature age students who have not studied at university before. Shire President Elsia Archer said this is the second year the Shire had offered the scholarship which was designed to develop a career path for local youth and assist in creating a future for them in the local government district. “The workforce employed by the Shire is diverse with approximately 85 staff spanning more than 118,000 square kilometres,” Cr Archer said. “The changing working environment requires more staff to have tertiary qualifications and with support, the Shire believes that local youth will potentially be able to fill many of these roles.” Areas of study can be in: • Commerce (accounting/management)
• Engineering
• Environmental Health
• Information Technology • Recreation Management
• Community Development
• Town Planning The successful applicant is required to commit to working for the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley for 12 months after completing their degree. Cr Archer said with many exciting projects planned for the Shire, including the construction of a $150M regional prison by 2011, employment with the Shire would offer exciting career prospects for local residents. “I would encourage anyone contemplating attending university to apply for the Shire’s 2009 Local Government Academic Scholarship Program,” Cr Archer said. “With your HECS costs covered, and a guarantee of employment at the conclusion of your degree, it is a great way to obtain qualifications in a Local Government-related field and contribute to your local region.” Scholarship guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the Shire’s website at www.sdwk.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9191 0999 to arrange to have one sent to you. Ends.
Shane Burge
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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January 09 School Holiday ActivitiesThere's no excuse to be bored these holidays! Join in the great activities provided by the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. Download the holiday program below. | File Type | File Size | File Name | File Description | | | 124kb | holidayactivitiesjan09.pdf | Activities Program for the January 09 school holidays. |
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Celebrating Australia Day in DerbyThe Shire of Derby / West Kimberley Councillors and staff invite you and your family to join us for an Aussie style breakfast on this Australia Day. Monday 26th January 2009
From 7:30am
Derby Sportsman’s Club - Off Ashley St. Following breakfast, Shire President Cllr Elsia Archer will be announcing the local recipients of the 2008 Premier’s Achievement and Appreciation Awards for Derby. Cllr Archer will also be conducting an Affirmation Ceremony where you may make a pledge of commitment to the values that all Australian's share.
We do request a $2 / pp contribution towards the breakfast which is donated to the Shire President’s nominated charity.
For further information, please call the Shire’s Community Development Department on 9191 0999.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP AFFIRMATION:
I affirm my loyalty to Australia and its people
Whose democratic beliefs I share
Whose rights and liberties I respect
And whose laws I uphold and obey
Derby Christmas Lights Competition 2008 Category Winners
 Most Creative Lights -Sponsored by Mitre 10Wally and Beryl Ah Chee - 11 Windjana Road
|  Best Residential/Non Commercial -Sponsored by Horizon PowerMargie and Alan Dodge - 85 Knowsley St. East
|  Best Commercial -Sponsored by Horizon PowerDerby Visitors Centre - 2 Clarendon St.
|  Best Kimberley Theme -Sponsored by Mitre 10Derby Library - Clarendon St.
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