Information on the Community Barbecue Rebate and how to apply.
Purpose
Growing Our Neighbourhoods Community Barbeque Rebate program is designed to build trust and connection in communities across the City of Armadale. This will help to create a safer, connected healthier and friendly place for all. The purpose of the rebate is to support a gathering with your neighbours to work together to promote community safety and reduce social isolation.
What you need to consider
Who are you inviting?
Get your neighbours involved because neighbours are more likely to attend if they are involved in planning.
Invite everyone on the street or park.
Event should be inclusive and accessible.
Event must be hosted within the City of Armadale.
What will you purchase with the funds?
The rebate is designed to support with the cost associated with the event, not cover it. Check with your neighbours to see if they can help by bringing something, this can be something they already have such as sauce or napkins or you could ask everyone to bring a plate.
Who should apply?
Residents within the City of Armadale.
Streets that have little or no connection with their neighbours.
If you have recently had new people move into the street.
If you have recently moved to a new house and would like to meet your neighbours.
Conditions
Register your activity 2 weeks prior.
Host an alcohol-free event/activity
Event should be held within Armadale on public properties, e.g. parks, verges, playgrounds
Invite your neighbours.
A minimum of 5 attendees should be present.
One application per street per financial year.
Take a group photo to send in as proof of the activity.
The City provides no guarantee that a rebate can be provided to all applicants if the allocated budget is fully expended prior to the end of the financial year.
How to apply?
Part A: Register your activity with the City of Armadale two weeks prior by completing the Community Barbeque Rebate Part A: Application form on the City’s website here and send to info@armadale.wa.gov.au. We will advise you if your proposed activity is eligible.
Part B: Within one month of your activity, complete the Community Barbeque 2023/2024 Part B: Rebate Claim Form including the EFT Transfer form and send to info@armadale.wa.gov.au, attaching:
A copy of the invoice/s or receipt/s.
Proof of address within the City of Armadale (utility bill, rates notice etc.).
Photo as evidence of the activity.
Consider becoming a Community Champion. Community Champions are local residents who are passionate about keeping their neighbourhood clean, healthy, safe and friendly. For more information or to discuss your activity please contact the Community Development team on 08 9394 5000.
Privacy Information Collection Notice
The City of Armadale will collect personal information on the Community Barbeque Rebate form for the purpose of assessing eligibility for the Community Barbecue Rebate and processing payments. If you choose not to provide the requested information, the City may be unable to process your application. The City manages personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), other applicable laws and the City's Privacy and Information Sharing Policy.