Community spirit strong in Goolgowi

Julie:

I've mentioned Goolgowi before and as a small community it continues to amaze me. Recently the Community Development Officer from the Carathool Shire, the Drought Support Worker from Industry & Investment NSW, and myself held a planning evening in Goolgowi. There were about a dozen of us and the discussion was wide ranging and very stimulating. Some of the assets of the community that were identified are:

• Progress Association has a focus on building community

• Lifestyle, good people

• Good infrastructure: pool, sports ground, golf course, school

• General community and the Club

• Agricultural industry and its benefits eg economic, self-reliance, inventiveness

The group decided that one of their main focus would be the young people and they are starting by surveying the kids and the rest of the community to see what ideas they all have.
 

I look forward to hearing the results and standing alongside this small but enthusiastic committee as they work to strengthen their community.