Creative Arts Central is an arts-in-community commissioning program supporting the creation of new and contemporary works by local creatives.

Mangrove Mountain Sub-Committee Expressions of Interest now openWe’re inviting those in the Mangrove Mountain area to express their interest to be a part of the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee for an initial period of two years.The committee will provide advice on the management of the Upper Ourimbah Creek Catchment to help shape local projects and represent your community’s voice.We’re seeking expressions of interest from those with skills, knowledge or experience in:•    Management of drinking water catchments, groundwater management and pollution control•    Community education and engagement•    Governance and project collaborationIf you’re passionate about the Upper Ourimbah Creek Catchment and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!Applications close soon Monday 6 October 2025 - View the eligibility criteria and submit your EOI:

Dog trainers across the Central Coast are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to partner in delivering Councils ‘Come and Try’ dog training sessions.As one of the regions with the largest dog populations in New South Wales, Council is committed to fostering a safe and positive environment for all residents, including pet owners and their dogs.The ‘Come and Try’ sessions were successfully piloted last year to support responsible pet ownership and promote harmonious community living.These sessions are to take place in November 2025, and to be:designed to equip dog owners with essential skills such as loose leash walking, basic obedience, and recall, delivered in a positive and engaging format to help raise happy, well-behaved dogssuitable for both puppies and older dogsaimed at strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners through practical tools and guidancean opportunity for dogs and owners to socialise with others in a safe and supportive settingled by experienced trainers who will guide participants through key commands and techniquesExpressions of interest close 5pm Sunday 12 October 2025For more information or to submit your interest via email, please contact Sara Blanchfield at Sara.Blanchfield@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4306 7900.Evaluation and assessment of the EOI will be based on the following criteria and evaluation criteria weighting:o    Organisation type 20%o    Proven record of support for responsible pet ownership 20%o    Public liability and comprehensive car insurance 40%o    Positive reinforcement 20%.

Be part of a popular community event with no participation fee! Coasties love their dogs, and next year we will again be hosting the Central Coast Dogs Day Out Event on 21 February 2026 at Terilbah Reserve The Entrance, to celebrate our four-legged friends and encourage responsible pet ownership.We're inviting expressions of interest from Central Coast-based pet-related businesses, local dog community groups and food and drink vendors interested in hosting a free stall or demonstration at the upcoming event.This includes:•    vets•    dog trainers•    walking groups •    pet-related businesses such as pooch clothing, snacks, toys – big and small!•    local food and drink businesses (for humans!) who would like to take partIt’s free to hold a stall or a presentation – all you need to have is your own current public liability insurance and comprehensive car insurance. Previous years’ events included everything from pet photobooths to stallholders sharing information and demonstrations about pet reiki, dog fit conditioning and performance, doggie date walking groups, grooming services and more.Help us again make this day pawsome!Expressions of interest close 5pm Sunday 12 October 2025For more information or to submit your interest via email, please contact Sara Blanchfield at Sara.Blanchfield@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

We are inviting expressions of interest from established community groups and organisations to actively participate in Council's engagement program.If you are involved in running a community group or organisation on the Central Coast - whether its sport, environmental, community support or something else - we’d like to hear from you. Jump over to our online engagement hub (yourvoiceourcoast.com) to learn more and complete the registration form by 9 July so we can build a central list to better connect with you about relevant opportunities, news and projects.Many of you already have relationships, or speak directly with teams at Council, and that is great!This is not to replace those but to create a whole-of-Council view of who our local community groups are, what you care about and how you prefer to be engaged with. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Sponsorship Prospectus presents enticing packages for each of the eight events.From the Major Partner package through to the Friend of the Festival package, all Central Coast Council events present a unique and exciting opportunity for businesses to partner and prosper, from small business through to large corporate partners.The Sponsorship Prospectus features the calendar of events starting from January 2025 through to 31 December 2026 and features the Central Coast Council’s Flagship events including:ChromeFestThe Lakes FestivalHarvest FestivalLove LanesThere are also four community events within the calendar:New Years Eve, Gosford New Years Eve, The Entrance Australia Day, Gosford Australia Day, The Entrance Interested in supporting one of our events, download the Sponsorship Prospectus 2025-2026.ContactEmail:

Want to develop news skills, confidence and help accelerate the customer service experience for visitors and locals looking for things to do and see across our beautiful region?Central Coast Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from local community members interested in becoming a Visitor Service Volunteer Ambassador at the recently revitalised Visitor Information Centre, The Entrance.The volunteer role has been developed to support staff in the new Central Coast Visitor Centre and will assist with providing information on the Coast and surrounds to visitors and the local community - enticing visitors to explore more and stay longer in the region as well as encouraging local residents to explore their own backyard.Interested volunteers should bring a unique and positive outlook of the Central Coast and have a good understanding of all there is to do and see across the region.By becoming a volunteer, you will develop new skills and gain experience, build confidence, and increase social interaction and community engagement.Candidates with previous customer service and basic computer skills are preferred, and the ability to work across the week and/or weekends with a fun and reliable team.We’re seeking residents aged 18 years and over who have lived on the Central Coast for at least 12 months.Find out more by downloading the Volunteer Role description here.If this sounds like you, email your EOI to brooke.longford@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au