Location
The Municipality of Kiama is located on the south coast of New South Wales Illawarra region. We sit between the Local Government Areas of:
- Shellharbour
- Shoalhaven and
- Wingecarribee.
Kiama is close to the major city centres of Wollongong and Nowra.
It is 120 km (approximately 90 minutes) by road or rail to Sydney.
Photo: Kyle Coffee Photography
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Our landscapes include:
- beaches
- rainforests
- mountains
- escarpment and
- rural landscapes.
Each of our main towns have distinct character. They are:
- Kiama
- Gerringong
- Gerroa
- Jamberoo
- Kiama Downs
- Minnamurra.
Our municipality is a popular tourist destination and offers artistic, sporting, social and business opportunities to become involved in the community.
The word ‘Kiama’ is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Kiarama-a’.
Some sources say it means ‘where the sea makes a noise’ and that this refers to Kiama Blowhole.
Kiama Council was established in 1859.
We have 9 elected councillors.
This includes our Mayor who is elected every 2 years by the sitting Council.
On the third Tuesday of each month we run Council meetings.
Our CEO leads our organisation and Council staff.
We have 2 directorates (Engineering and Works, and Environmental Services).
We also have a Chief Operating Officer who oversees our Blue Haven operation.
Blue Haven Illawarra comprises our Bonaira residential aged care facility, independent living units, and a range of community services.
Our Blue Haven operation makes Kiama Council the largest local government provider of aged care and retirement living services in Australia.
We also operate:
Council values:
- Respect
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Excellence.
Council mission:
Work to create a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant lifestyle, beautiful environment and harmonious, connected and resilient community.
Acknowledgement:
Kiama Council is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.