Barwon Regional Partnership in Geelong, Victoria | Community organisation

Barwon Regional Partnership

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +6152156000

Address: 237 Ryrie Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-partnerships/barwon

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25.01.2022 Having listened over the past three years to the Barwon community, our Partnership has made climate change, and advocating for coastal infrastructure to adapt to rising sea levels, a priority. Theres now a chance for community members to comment on the Victorian Governments new draft Marine and Coastal Policy. The policy sets out how to manage Victorias marine and coastal environment in a sustainable way to help tackle the challenges of climate change and population growth. You can read more here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/protecting-victorias-marine/

25.01.2022 The Barwon Regional Partnership is happy to share our recent newsletter. Details of current projects and priorities are outlined. If you would like to receive direct copies of the newsletter into your inbox, please email [email protected] http://createsend.com/t/r-97857B7C7DDE04522540EF23F30FEDED

25.01.2022 Todays launch of the Geelong City Deal Implementation Plan is great news and means many of our Partnership priorities are a step closer. Great to see all three levels of government working together. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/plan-in-place-for-geelong-c/

24.01.2022 Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority Board appointed The inaugural Board and Chair of the soon to be established Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA) have been appointed following a thorough recruitment process. Establishment of a new authority is part of the Victorian Government’s landmark reforms to protect and improve the iconic Great Ocean Road coast and parks for future generations.... The Board includes a nominee of each recognised Traditional Owner group in the region, the Wadawurrung Corporation and the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation. Board members have strong links to local community groups and organisations along the Great Ocean Road and include individuals with substantial experience in marine and coastal environmental conservation, public administration and governance; tourism, and planning. For more information Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority Board Appointments visit : https://www.planning.vic.gov.au//great-ocean-road-action-p

24.01.2022 Have a big idea for a new coworking space or creative place in the Barwon region? Want to build audiences and activity at your existing space? Check out Creative Victorias Regional Coworking Spaces and Creative Places grant program. EOIs close 9 October 2019 www.creative.vic.gov.au/regional-funding

24.01.2022 The Barwon Regional Partnership is pleased with the Victorian Governments budget reponse to our key priorities. Read more here from our Chair, Kylie Warne, about the budget announcements for the Geelong City Deal (Shipwreck Coast Master Plan Stage 2, Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre, revitalisation of central Geelong), Skilling the Bay, The Geelong Project and Runway Geelong. Rail, climate change and schools are also in the mix. A good result following our annual community consultation process. https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au//brp-welcomes-the-victorian-bud

23.01.2022 Do you live in the Barwon region? You can now register to attend this years Regional Assembly, being held in Wallington on the Bellarine Peninsula on Thursday 19 July. After two years and two assemblies this event will be a chance for residents, community organisations and businesses to hear what the Partnership has achieved to date, and to help further shape its priorities. To register to attend or to have your say visit the Barwon Regional Assembly page https://engage.vic....gov.au/barwon Find out more here http://go.vic.gov.au/if9uqH City of Greater Geelong Surf Coast Shire Council Colac Otway Shire Council

22.01.2022 The Victorian Budget 2019/ 20 delivers for the Barwon region. Take a look at some of the key outcomes for our region. https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au//budget-201920-delivers-for-bar

22.01.2022 One of the key themes of the Barwon Partnership is to enable our children and young people through education and training. If you want to have your say about this issue or any others come along to our 2018 Assembly in Wallington on July 19. You need to register NOW by going to engage.vic.gov.au/barwon City of Greater Geelong Surf Coast Shire Council Colac Otway Shire Council

22.01.2022 Decision time is getting close! Stay tuned...

21.01.2022 Now is the time to consider how the Barwon region is placed to compete in the economy of the future. We want to hear what you think - come along to our Regional Assembly in Wallington on 19 July. Register now at engage.vic.gov.au/barwon

20.01.2022 The votes have been tallied and 22 new community projects have been funded in the Barwon region through Pick My Project. Its good to see local people taking the opportunity to have their say on projects and as a result more than $2.6M has been funded to projects in our region. Congratulations to all involved. For a list of successful projects go to https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au

19.01.2022 Come along to the 2018 Barwon Regional Assembly in Wallington on Thursday 19 July. This is your chance to help shape the future of our region. Hear what the Partnership has been doing and has achieved, and add your thoughts on our priorities under our themes of Young People Are Our Future, The Economy We Need and Pride in our Place. Register now and have your say online at engage.vic.gov.au/barwon

19.01.2022 The Barwon region has extraordinary natural assets including a coastline the envy of the world. We want to hear what you think needs to be done about infrastructure, transport and helping us all love where we live. Register now at engage.vic.gov.au/barwon

18.01.2022 Members of our Regional Partnership are in Marysville to talk all about evolving Partnerships. Really focused engagements this year. Hearing from the Minister Jaclyn Symes.

16.01.2022 $272.4 million investment in the Great Ocean Road supporting the tourism and dairy industries Minister for Roads Ben Carroll MP and Minister Gayle Tierney MP and Local MP Darren Chesseman were at the Memorial Arch to announce a $272.4 million investment in the Great Ocean Road and the tourism and dairy industries. This includes: $140 million to upgrade and improve the resilience of the Great Ocean Road so it can continue carrying millions of people each year as Victoria’s ...number one tourist route. Vital works to ensure the road remains strong such as rebuilding road pavement, bridge strengthening, geotechnical works, and safety upgrades. $115 million for upgrading the inland routes between the Great Ocean Road and the Princes Highway West, which are vital connections for the tourism and freight industries as well as local communities. $17.4 million invested in priority roads which support the Barwon South West Dairy Supply Chain including rebuilding, resurfacing and widening roads and bridges and planning for future upgrades. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/safeguarding-victorias-most- See more

15.01.2022 The 2018 Barwon Regional Assembly will take place in Wallington on the Bellarine Peninsula on Thursday 19 July. This is your chance to help shape the future of our region. Come and hear what the Partnership has been doing and has achieved, and add your thoughts on our priorities under our themes of Young People Are Our Future, The Economy We Need and Pride in our Place. Register now and have your say online at engage.vic.gov.au/barwon... Geelong Chamber of Commerce Committee for Geelong G21 Geelong Region Alliance Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Ltd Barwon Health Diversitat

15.01.2022 Great to see the Geelong Project pick up an award at the Victorian Homelessness Achievement Awards, run by the Council to Homeless Persons. https://www.bcyf.org.au//the-geelong-project-honoured-with The Barwon Partnership has advocated to the Victorian Government about this Geelong focused initiative which works to address student wellbeing, homelessness and disengagement.... Also great to hear today that the Navigator Project will be rolled out in Barwon. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/navigator-program-expanded-/

14.01.2022 Read a summary of the Barwon Regional Partnership Regional Assembly that took place in Wallington in July this year. We really appreciated the great discussions and input on the future of our region. http://createsend.com/t/r-CCEF38B434F3DC252540EF23F30FEDED

14.01.2022 Our third Regional Assembly is underway in Wallington. Weve heard from the Premier and now its over to you. Barwon have your say. #barwonassemble

13.01.2022 Great to see this series of videos made by our colleagues at the Ovens Murray Regional Partnership. They - as the Barwon Partnership - have innovation and entrepreneurship among their priorities. You can see the full set of videos and case studies here: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-p/ovens-murray/projects Ovens Murray Regional Partnership

11.01.2022 Were excited to publish our Barwon Regional Partnership newsletter today, with an update on Partnership priority projects. It also includes a message from our Chair and our Outcomes Roadmap which lets you know the key outcomes this Partnership is striving to achieve. http://createsend.com/t/r-299490285E4943072540EF23F30FEDED

10.01.2022 Over the past three years, the Barwon Regional Partnership has been listening to the voices of our community and to stakeholders from across our region. You can find a snapshot of what weve been up to, a summary of the difference we are making on the ground, and information on our next steps at https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au//2019-RP-A4-Fact-Sheet_Barwon_w

10.01.2022 The Barwon Regional Partnership welcomes this announcement about mobile coverage and connectivity for Geelong rail commuters. In-train coverage for devices is one of our priority actions: . https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/fixing-mobile-blackspots-on/

10.01.2022 The Barwon Regional Partnership is really excited to see the $355 million Geelong City Deal agreed between the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. It means some of our Partnerships top priority projects, such as the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre, revitalising central Geelong, and the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan, get the go ahead. This is great news for Geelong and our region.

09.01.2022 Are you a social enterprise, community organisation or indigenous business in regional Victoria keen to access Victorian Government procurement opportunities as part of the new Social Procurement Framework? You can find more information about the "Social Procurement in Regional Victoria" event in Geelong on Thursday March 28 at https://www.socialtraders.com.au//Social-Procurement-in-Re Register to attend at https://vicregional.eventbrite.com.au ... Social Traders Australia

08.01.2022 We are supporting 'The Great Ocean Sleepover' - a region wide event - start planning your escape to our region #GreatOceaRoad #TheGreatSleepover #tourism #travel

07.01.2022 Penelope McKay, the new Deputy Secretary on our Regional Partnership, is among the Top 50 Public Sector Women for 2019, as named by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA). Penelopes wealth of experience was acknowledged by IPAA. She has held senior executive positions across the Victorian Public Sector and were excited to have her on our Partnership.

06.01.2022 LESS THAN A WEEK UNTIL VOTING CLOSES! Dont miss the chance to make a difference in your local community - voting closes 5pm, Monday 17 September 2018. Visit the Pick My Project website and set your local community to browse all the great project ideas. You can shortlist up to six project ideas before voting for your favourite three to help make them a reality. Dont have an email or mobile? Simply write down the title of each of the three project ideas you wish to vote for a...nd then call the team on 1800 797 818 to finalise your vote. Vote now at www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.

05.01.2022 The Victorian Rural Womens Network is celebrating International Day of Rural Women. You can register to host a Country Cuppa. Victorian Rural Womens Network

05.01.2022 Lots of opportunity yesterday for the Barwon Regional Partnership to share experiences with the other nine Regional Partnerships from across the state and to talk about engagement and work moving forward. https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/regional-partnerships-buildi

05.01.2022 Great to see the announcement that the Victorian and Federal Governments are partnering to build 30 new mobile towers across regional Victoria, helping eliminate black spots, boost coverage and improve safety. Partnerships are playing a major role in identifying priority locations for new coverage, and the Victorian Governments funding strategy highlights those priorities in its negotiations with mobile carriers and the Commonwealth Government. In our Partnership region, the...re are two towers to be built at Skenes Creek/ Wongarra and Wye River. For more details, go to https://djpr.vic.gov.au//$5.8-million-to-fix-mobile-black-

05.01.2022 $44.1 Million to keep building the Great Ocean Road Trail. The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier to see more of Victoria’s beautiful surf coast, unveiling a major upgrade to facilities and infrastructure along the Great Ocean Road to boost visitation and support jobs. Read in full here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/boost-tourism-great-ocean-ro

02.01.2022 Not long now until our 3rd #Barwon Regional Assembly in Wallington. Weve had lots of online engagement from the local community and great to see this piece over the weekend in Geelong Advertiser by our Chair Kylie Warne City of Greater Geelong Colac Otway Shire Council Surf Coast Shire Council https://engage.vic.gov.au/barwon

02.01.2022 Great news for regional Victoria schools late last week. In the Barwon region we will be receiving $36.1M towards building and upgrading the following schools: $20.2 million for construction of the new Armstrong Creek West Primary School to open in 2020 $3.9 million for the design and early works of the new Armstrong Creek Secondary School $600,000 for Ceres Primary School to deliver the next stage works of their master plan... $1.6 million for Highton Primary School to upgrade and modernise facilities $1.9 million for Torquay P-6 College to upgrade and modernise facilities $1.3 million for Surfside Primary School to upgrade and modernise facilities $600,000 for Moolap Primary School to upgrade and modernise facilities $400,000 for Wallington Primary School to upgrade and modernise facilities $1.2 million for Oberon South Primary School to upgrade and modernise facilities $1.5 million for Northern Bay P-12 College Wexford Campus to upgrade facilities $300,000 for Teesdale Primary to upgrade and modernise facilities $2.1 million for Barwon Valley School to refurbish classrooms and facilities in poor condition. Find out more here - http://go.vic.gov.au/OZAfJG

01.01.2022 Great to welcome Corrina Eccles as a new member of the Barwon Regional Partnership. Corrina is a passionate Wadawurrung woman with more than 20 years of experience in Aboriginal organisations. We are also welcoming to the Partnership a new Victorian Government representative, Penelope McKay, who is a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. You can see the full membership of the Barwon Regional Partnership here: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional...-partners/barwon/members City of Greater Geelong Colac Otway Shire Council Borough of Queenscliffe Surf Coast Shire Council