Advance Morwell Inc in Morwell, Victoria | Community organisation

Advance Morwell Inc

Locality: Morwell, Victoria

Phone: +61 407 361 222

Address: PO Box 1061 3840 Morwell, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.advancemorwell.org.au

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22.01.2022 If you’re a local business that has been affected by COVID-19 the Australian Taxation Office free 60-minute webinar will provide you with current and update inf...ormation. We encourage all Latrobe City businesses to find out what assistance is available. Register here: https://bit.ly/2X4YK3H

21.01.2022 Over the next 12 days you will see a series of tips to help local businesses adapt to current challenges, wherever possible. These tips form part of a collaboration between locally-owned business, Mac&Ernie social media training and Latrobe City Council. Stay tuned

21.01.2022 We don't get a second chance to get this right. And the cost of inaction will be measured in Victorian lives. From midday today, Stage One of our response to c...oronavirus means that non-essential activities will be shut down. That includes pubs, clubs, gyms and cinemas and restricting restaurants and cafes to take-away and delivery only. I know we're asking a lot of people. But we wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't absolutely necessary. We're also bringing forward school holidays, with today being the last day of term for government schools. That'll give teachers the time they need to prepare for potential online learning in the weeks and months ahead. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all our teachers and school staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few weeks. I know it hasn't been easy. But your role in maintaining some sense of normality in our kids' lives has made all the difference. I really can't stress enough how important it is that we all do the right thing here. All this action is meaningless if people choose to act selfishly and continue as normal. Call it mateship. Call it being a good Victorian. Call it your civic duty. I really don't mind. But please follow the rules. Pubs and bars are closed for a reason. It doesn't mean you can have all your mates round and get on the beers. As we've seen overseas, it only takes a single person at a party to make hundreds of people sick if not thousands. If you can stay home you should stay home. This is bigger than any one of us. But it will only work if all of us play our part. Do it for the people you love and the people you've never met. We can do this. We must.

21.01.2022 The Victorian Government has announced that as we progress to the next step of the COVID-19 roadmap to recovery, hospitality venues can operate, with increased ...emphasis on outdoor dining. To support hospitality businesses who are wishing to expand their outdoor dining capacity on a temporary basis, Latrobe City Council are accepting expressions of interest to expand in any of the following areas: Footpath Trading Expanded Footpath Trading, in front of neighbouring businesses. Parklets Laneways Expanding within property boundaries Events and or using recreations facilities. Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/351BdV7 Should you have any questions or require further information prior to completing the expressions of interest form, please call 1300 367 700

19.01.2022 Looking for a Mother's Day gift? Try this local business

17.01.2022 If weather conditions remain suitable, Forest Fire Management Victoria will ignite planned burns today, Tuesday 17 March in the following areas: A 394-hectare f...uel reduction burn 6kms north-west of Yallourn North A timber harvesting regeneration burn 6.5kms north of Baw Baw Village You may see or smell smoke, and some forest and park roads and tracks could be closed until burns are completed and the area is safe for public access. Signs will be in place if roads or tracks are closed. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226. CFA Gippsland Forest Fire Management Victoria Baw Baw Shire Council Latrobe City Council Yallourn North Fire Brigade West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

16.01.2022 Immediate support for almost 700 local businesses and over 100 sporting clubs and community groups experiencing adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be... implemented by Latrobe City Council A Business and Community Support package includes measures to boost the cashflow of local businesses as well as refunds, reductions and waivers of some permits, registrations and rents for businesses, sporting clubs and other community groups up to the end of June 2020. Mechanisms to ensure businesses can access important information about grants, programs and other supports are being established through a Business Help Desk and a COVID-19 e-newsletter. The COVID-19 business grants and programs page on Council’s website will continue and a COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy is also being developed. Councillors conducted a business roundtable to gain feedback from local business associations as to what measures may immediately assist. Many of the measures in this package are what Council has been hearing from local business. We want to make sure we stay connected to our business community so that we can assist them where they need it. Council recognises local businesses are facing unprecedented uncertainty and while some have been able to adapt in innovative ways, for many this is not possible. We are committed to assisting our local business community in navigating this difficult period. To learn more about the supports Council is implementing, visit https://bit.ly/3cbh7bu

16.01.2022 Latrobe City Council are working to complete the asphalt overlay of Commercial Road, Morwell from Hazelwood Road to the Public Transport Victoria Bus Terminal, ...the works started last night and are anticipated to take four nights to complete, dependent on weather and site progress. Works will commence at approximately 6pm each night and finish at 6am the following morning. To ensure the safety of motorists and workers alike, we would encourage motorists to avoid the area at night for the duration of the works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

15.01.2022 Benson's Timber & Hardware are looking for a dedicated and committed retail trainee to join our growing family owned and operated business. Benson's have been s...ervicing Gippsland and surrounding areas for over 35 years. The trainee will work within the trade sales counter assisting customers. Our successful trainee will work full time for 12 months while completing certificate III in retail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in retail and looking to join a successful team. Responsibilities Processing quotes and sale transactions Assisting with Loading/Unloading trucks Providing advice and information on products Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction through excellent customer sales service Learn and develop specialised hardware and building material product knowledge Putting away stock deliveries Ordering for the store Working in a safe manner at all times Requirements Drivers license (Or willing to obtain) Forklift License (Or willing to obtain) To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate: A pleasant and professional presentation and manner A passion to learn about our business Strong work ethic Strong communication skills Excellent computer skills No experience is necessary, but positive attitude is essential. Some weekend work on a rotating basis will be required. If you would like to apply please send resume to [email protected] or drop off in person.

12.01.2022 Morning everyone. Just wanted to update you on last night's meeting of National Cabinet and what it means for our state. I know the majority of Victorians are d...oing the right thing by staying home but we're still seeing groups of people meeting up and carrying on as normal. This cannot continue. So from 11.59pm tonight, Victoria will introduce Stage 3 restrictions. Under these measures, there will only be four reasons to leave your house. For food and supplies. For exercise. For medical care. And for work and education if necessary. And just so we're clear: 'getting some exercise' means going for a walk round the block or a bike ride to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. It means staying local not driving for miles or being out all day. We've also closed skate parks, outdoor gyms and playgrounds. I know this will be tough especially on parents with little ones but we simply can't have people congregating in these areas. Under Stage 3, gatherings of more than two people will be off limits. That doesn't mean you should think "Great, I still have one mate round for beers at home and that's OK." It's really not. I know it's hard not to see friends. I know it's hard to be stuck at home all day. And I know this will ask a lot of Victorians. But we all need to be prepared and be patient because what we do now will literally save lives. There are thousands of Victorians on the front line of this pandemic. Doctors and nurses. Paramedics. Supermarket workers and delivery drivers. The Victorians driving our trams and trains and buses. The cleaners making sure our state is safe and hygienic. The scientists and researchers developing a vaccine. But the rest of us have an important job to do too. It's our role to help slow the spread of this virus so that fewer Victorians end up in intensive care. It's up to us to stop our health system from being overwhelmed. And the best way to do that is to stay home. I can't be much clearer than that. I'll be providing regular updates over the next couple of days, but in the meantime please remember this: It's one thing to thank our frontline workers and tell them how much they mean to us. But the real test is in our actions. If you value the hours and the effort they're putting in to keep us all safe: Stay home. Protect our health system. Save lives.

12.01.2022 Small businesses in Latrobe City are fighting back with the help of Council’s new grants program designed to support those who have been hit hard during COVID-1...9. The Latrobe City Small Business Grants Programs provides small businesses, in those areas most affected, with funds to help with employment creation and/or retention, new investment and benefits to the community. The grants of up to $5000 may help towards the development of a website, print or digital marketing campaigns, new equipment or infrastructure to physical premises, training and skills improvement for staff. The grants program will operate over three rounds. The first round will run from 3 August to 30 August, the second from 14 September to 11 October and the third from 26 October to 22 November. Latrobe City Council are encouraging any small business that might qualify to think about how one of these grants might support their businesses to get through this challenging time. Your business can apply at www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/SmallBusinessGrants Questions, feel free to ask below.

09.01.2022 Advance Morwell Inc. Congratulates Pazzaz on their acquisition.

07.01.2022 Construction is continuing on the Morwell CBD Revitalisation with works coming along nicely in Tarwin Street this week! HAPPENING THIS WEEK Pouring of new ...kerb to complete median islands in Commercial Road Completion of underground services in Tarwin Street Preparation and pouring of new kerb along southwest corner (KW Property) and down Tarwin Street western side RECENTLY COMPLETED WORKS Installation of traffic bollards along parking lane on north side of Commercial Road/Tarwin Street intersection Traffic calming ramps installed either end of new exposed aggregate traffic lane along northern side of Commercial Road Removal of asphalt wearing course from Tarwin Street and Commercial Road northern lane #LoveLatrobe

04.01.2022 Don’t forget to register for the virtual Rose Garden Festival 14th & 15th November 2020

03.01.2022 Final Call: Last Chance for Women to Register for Leadership Development Scholarships. Women in regional and rural Victoria have a final opportunity to register their interest in a scholarship worth up to $5,000 to support participation in an accredited leadership development program. The courses are specifically designed for women to form connections, collaborate, and explore exceptional performance, behaviours and mindsets. Grant Funding must be apportioned by the end of September and it is unsure when these grants will be available again. Find out more and register your interest by completing the Expression of Interest form prior to 5pm on September 25: https://www.wla.edu.au/funding.html

01.01.2022 Interest in the proposed battery recycling plant at Hazelwood North has been strong so Council Planning officers are running a Community Information Session to ...allow you to find out more about the planning permit process. There will also be several Councillor Listening Post sessions with smaller groups to allow for informal discussions. A planning permit application was submitted on 3 February for the facility. Further information has been requested by Council planning officers and the applicant has until 21 August 2020 to provide a response. The information session, to be held via Zoom, will take place on Thursday 6 August from 6pm to: Provide an overview of the planning permit process Provide details of upcoming Councillor Listening Posts To answer community members questions about the permit process To attend, you must book a place. Please make sure you have downloaded the Zoom app. You will receive an invitation to join the Zoom session before the event. When you book your ticket, you can forward your question(s). Secure your place: www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/ULABConsultation Or call through to Council on 1300 367 700

01.01.2022 Local fundraiser for mental health

01.01.2022 New look Morwell Rose Festival to go ahead Not even COVID-19 will stop the annual celebration of the stunning blooms of Morwell’s Centenary Rose Garden. The... 2020 International Rose Garden Festival Morwell will be held on November 14 and 15 as a hybrid of an online, virtual event with a night lights installation at the garden. Online, visitors will be able to navigate a map of the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden and click on events and activities. Workshops, music, children’s entertainment, stalls and garden talks will be run online as free, interactive events. People will be able to comment, ask questions, and take part in polls, workshops and masterclasses all from the comfort of their homes and even buy goods from stallholders as though they were there. The festival will showcase Gippsland food and wine producers and local musicians, and festival host, Latrobe City Council, will soon be announcing this year’s special guests. The AGL Mid-summer Night Lights Installation in the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden returns by popular demand on the Saturday and Sunday evening. AGL is thrilled to support this fantastic regional event showcasing our beautiful region. The festival will be viewable on a phone, tablet or computer via the festival website www.irgfm.com.au Participation is free but people must register on the festival website beforehand. The first 100 Australian residents to register will receive a festival showbag packed with goodies from local suppliers. For more information, stay tuned to the festival website.