Council Roundup: Here is the latest local update from Mosman Council.

Published On: May 19, 2021

Youth Art Prize

Visit Mosman Art Gallery to view this year’s Mosman Youth Art Prize exhibition, which features works by talented young, aspiring and emerging artists, before it closes on 6 June.

The exhibition showcases 174 artworks, selected from more than 235 entries, in a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and video.

It features this year’s winners: Tertiary winner, National Art School student Madi Lilly, 20, of Balgowlah for her oil on canvas painting titled ‘Botanical Bottles’, Senior winner Redlands student Carmen Brisson, 17, of Cremorne Point for a photographic triptych titled ‘Is Consumerism a Dream or a Nightmare? ‘and Junior winner Burwood resident and Sydney Girls High School student Yarina Kwong for her charcoal on paper work of a French bulldog titled ‘I’m Still Waiting’.

Madi Lilly – 2021 Youth Art Prize Tertiary Winner.

Defibrillator Locations

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located around Mosman for use in emergencies involving cardiac arrest.

Defibrillators are located in Mosman Civic Centre reception and Seniors Centre, Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre, Balmoral Baths amenities and Tramshed amenities blocks and Balmoral, Middle Head, Rawson and Allan Border ovals as well as other locations.

Residents wishing to familiarise themselves with Council owned or managed facilities where debrillators are located can visit Council’s dedicated webpage HERE.

Sponsor a Swing

Local businesses and residents are being invited to help sponsor playground upgrades which replace low-back infant swing seats with an Australian-made inclusive high-back version so all children can participate in play.

Mosman Council and Mosman Chamber of Commerce have partnered with social enterprise Play For All Australia to provide the inclusive upgrades to a number of local parks.

Businesses that want to support inclusion in the community can sponsor the installation of a swing at a playground in Mosman and in return will have their name on the back of their sponsored seat and be included in a digital marketing and community engagement campaign.

Visit the website or email [email protected] for a brochure before expressions of interest close on 31 May.

Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, Play For All founder Caroline Ghatt and Mosman Chamber of Commerce President Tamara Keniry at Balmoral Park Playground.

Lunchtime Concerts

Mosman Community Care’s popular monthly concerts have returned to Mosman Square Seniors Centre.

Upcoming highlights include next Monday’s Latin mix, from Italy to Brazil, with Rossella and Lois, the eccentric and flamboyant Joanna Weinberg on Monday 28 June and principal harpist for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Lowe on Monday 26 July.

Concerts are held from 12pm to 1pm and cost $10 with bookings essential on 9978 4128.

Weekend Explorer

Active older adults who are interested in Saturday day trips in the Greater Sydney region are invited to contact Council to find out more about forthcoming Weekend Explorer trips.

The interesting full-day excursions require a high level of mobility and cost $40, with meals at participants’ own expense.

For more information or to register interest contact Mosman Community Transport on 9978 4120 or 9978 4128.

Volunteer Week

Council’s volunteers help support a wide variety of local services, including delivering meals, assisting in English conversation classes, working as Gallery Guides and helping care for Mosman’s bushland and beaches.

During this week’s National Volunteer Week, Council is acknowledging the many dedicated volunteers who donate their time and skills to benefit the Mosman community.

Call 9978 4126 or email [email protected] to find out more about volunteering opportunities.