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New Name to Reflect Broader Role

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Wandandian & District Community AssociationSPECIAL RESOLUTION UNANIMOUS VOTE 

At its meeting on Tuesday 7th April, members of Wandandian Progress Association Inc voted to officially change its name to Wandandian & District Community Association Inc, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to serving the wider local area.

The new name reflects the association’s evolution over time and its expanding role in supporting not only Wandandian itself, but also neighbouring communities across the district. While the name has changed, the association’s core purpose remains the same: to advocate for, connect, and strengthen the local community. Public Officer of the association, Anne Simpson, said the change better represents who the organisation is today.

“Our activities, membership and partnerships now extend well beyond the original township boundaries. The new name recognises the broader district we support and reflects the inclusive, community focused approach we’ve always taken.”

The association has a long history of volunteering, community events, local advocacy and collaboration with residents, businesses and government. The updated name is intended to provide clarity, strengthen recognition, and support future growth.

Importantly, the organisation’s legal status, structure and ongoing projects remain unchanged.
“This is about ensuring our name clearly communicates our role and invites participation from across the district,” Anne said. “We look forward to continuing our work with renewed clarity and shared purpose.”

The Wandandian & District Community Association Inc thanks the community for its ongoing support and encourages residents to get involved in upcoming activities and initiatives.

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Notice of General Meeting
(Special Resolution)

Wandandian Progress Association
ABN: 43 397 193 848

 

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of Wandandian Progress Association Incorporated will be held as follows:

Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Wandandian Hall,
D2683 Princes Highway,
Wandandian.

Business of the Meeting

The business of the meeting will include consideration of the two Special Resolutions listed below and will be followed by the normal monthly meeting of the Association.

Special Resolution 1– Change of Name

Special Resolution

That, pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), the name of the incorporated association be changed from:

Wandandian Progress Association Inc.

to:

Wandandian & District Community Association Inc.

This resolution is intended to be passed as a special resolution.

Special Resolution 2– Replacement of Constitution

That, pursuant to the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), the members of Wandandian Progress Association Inc:

  1. repeal the existing Constitution of the Association, originally adopted upon incorporation in 1987, in its entirety; and
  2. adopt the document attached to the Notice of Meeting and marked “Annexure A” as the Constitution of the Association, 

it being an amended version of the NSW Fair Trading Model Constitution, with effect from the date this special resolution is passed.

Members are advised that the special resolutions will be passed only if supported by at least 75% of the votes cast by members entitled to vote, in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW).

A copy of the proposed new constitution is attached to this notice.

By order of the Committee

Mrs. Anne Simpson
Secretary
Date of notice: 17th March 2026

Background to the Special Resolution
(Explanatory Statement)

Wandandian Progress Association was incorporated in 1987, and the current constitution has been in effect since that time. Since the Association’s incorporation, there have been significant changes to the law governing incorporated associations in New South Wales, including the commencement of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) and the introduction of updated regulations and a revised NSW Model Constitution.

The Committee has reviewed the Association’s existing constitution and identified that it no longer reflects current legislative requirements or contemporary governance practices. In some areas, provisions of the NSW Model Constitution may currently apply by operation of law where the existing constitution is silent.

The new constitution will provide more protection from personal litigation for members.

The Committee therefore recommends the adoption of a new constitution that modernises the Association’s governance framework while maintaining its existing purpose and not?for?profit nature. A copy of the proposed constitution accompanies this notice, and members are encouraged to review it prior to the meeting.

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Thank you to everyone who has completed our survey. We are processing the results, but we would love to have more people complete the survey to enable us to gain a better snapshot of our Community and to plan for your future needs. We would especially like to hear from those of you who have never, or rarely, interacted with our Association. 

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Wandandian Progress Association is conducting a survey of our residents in order to better understand their needs and to plan future activities.

You have an opportunity to give your feedback, share ideas and get involved in your Wandandian community.

We invite you to participate in the survey at Our Community, Your Input

Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan Review Workshops

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Shoalhaven City Council recently hosted four community workshops regarding the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review, two in St Georges Basin and two in Bomaderry. The final two workshops will be held in Ulladulla in late June 2025.

Gillian Smith represented Wandandian Progress Association at the workshop held at St Georges Basin on 28th May 2025.

84 people have attended the four workshops undertaken so far and Council has provided some feedback from the sessions (outlined below).

So far, feedback has varied from workshop to workshop – each session has provided distinct preferences and feedback. Workshop participants have underscored the importance of having spaces and places – to meet, gather, experience art and culture, connect with community, and engage in sport and physical activity – for community health and wellbeing. Maintenance and ease of access to community facilities were mentioned regularly. Some workshop participants are interested in ways to partner with Council to deliver upgrades at their favourite community facility.

All of the feedback provided by workshop attendees will be analysed in detail by the project team once all engagement activities are completed at the end of June 2025.

What to expect next

May-June 2025

The current round of community engagement activities was launched on 12 May and will close on 30 June 2025. Two stakeholder workshops and two focus groups for people living with a disability will be held later this month. Pop-up engagement activities are scheduled for a range of community events. For a full listing of pop-up engagement events, please visit the CISP Review Get Involved page here.

We encourage you to share links to our surveys with your clubs, organisations, or networks. The more feedback we receive, the better we can plan for community places and spaces in the Shoalhaven.

Survey 1 – Share feedback on all community facilities across Shoalhaven City

Survey 2 – Express your thoughts about your favourite community facility or the one you use most often.

A summary of all feedback received will be provided to Council and published on our website (anticipated July-August 2025). All feedback received from the workshops will be de-identified, meaning that feedback will remain anonymous. Council will provide Wandandian Progress Association with a direct link when the community engagement summary report is published.

Draft CISP

Feedback received during the May-June 2025 engagement period, including workshops, surveys, pop-ups, focus groups, and direct submissions – will be considered by the project team and processed as an input to draft CISP findings and recommendations. The draft CISP will be released for public exhibition (anticipated February 2026). We will email you a direct link to the document at the commencement of the public exhibition period and ensure you are invited to any additional workshops held during this time.

Wandandian Progress Association urges you to complete the surveys and have your say.

 

February Family Dance

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It’s time to polish your dancing shoes! Only 3 weeks to wait till you will be able to trip the light fantastic! Start the night with Happy Hour at Parsons Events from 4:00-6:00 pm before wandering over to Wandy hall to continue having fun. Grab a grazing box from Parsons Events to have at the dance. A great night is guaranteed.

Flyer for the Family Dance night on 22nd February 2025

2024 Review and another Family Dance

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As we welcome the New Year, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our wonderful community. Your continued support means the world to us. We appreciate your outstanding contributions and are excited to keep serving you in the year ahead.

 

As befits the beginning of the New Year for Wandandian Progress Association, here is a rundown of our activities for 2024:

  • Our monthly Community Breakfast and Home Harvest Swap continues to be well attended with a core group of attendees sharing friendship and garden goodies every month. We hope to see many more people, especially young families, join us in 2025.
  • Our major fundraiser for the year, the Community Expo and Woodchop competition which was held in October was a huge success, despite the extra expenses of DAs and obtaining permits to stage the event. Wandandian Hall is owned freehold by Wandandian Progress Association, not Shoalhaven Council, so fundraising is required to pay for its maintenance. The money raised from the Expo will be used for this purpose and to suppport Community Events when possible.
  • A fun family dance in May was well attended and it was fabulous to see some new faces.
  • Hall hire continues to provide a reliable income stream. The hall is used regularly by Grand Pacific Health, Society for Creative Anachronism (mediaeval re-enactment group), Amthetyst Park Stompers dance group and casual bookings which have included exercise classes, professionals and amateur band practice, political group meeting, a funeral, 80th and children’s parties, indigenous group workshops and a Christmas party. Hall hire fees also contribute to the upkeep of the hall and surrounds.

Wandandian Prgogress Association will be holding another Family Dance on 22nd February 2025 but this time it will be a ‘Pay as you Enter’ and ‘bring our own drinks and a plate of food to share for supper’ event. As dinner will not be included this time the entry fee has been reduced.

Flyer for the Family Dance night on 22nd February 2025

Wandandian Expo 2024 a great success!

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Yet another successful Wandandian Expo was held on Sunday 20th October. The community was treated to a fabulous Woodchop competition, a great Car Show and terrific market stalls and emergency displays from our Wandandian RFS brigade, St Georges Basin SES, Sussex Inlet Marine Rescue and Sussex Inlet Red Cross.

What a great day for our community.

Check our the Photo Gallery for images from the day.

Photo of the Sawing Handicap

Wandandian Expo 2024