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Central Coast Council

Locality: Ulverstone, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6429 8900

Address: 19 King Edward Street 7315 Ulverstone, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 CONNECT CAFE | OPEN TODAY For more information, visit the Dementia-Friendly Central Coast home page on the Councils website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/dementia-friendly-cent/

24.01.2022 Register online for The Art of Conscious Leadership workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-art-of-conscious-leader

23.01.2022 ULVERSTONE LIBRARY | UPCOMING PROGRAMS MYGOV SESSION Need to use MyGov and don’t know how? Learn how to get started. WHEN: Friday 16 October between 10am and 12pm... BUILD YOUR DIGITAL SKILLS TO HELP OTHERS WHEN: Monday 19 October between 1.30pm 3.30pm or Friday 23 October between 2pm and 4pm To attend any of these session (due to COVID), you will need to book to secure a place either by calling the Ulverstone Library on 6464 3120 or register for relevant program at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ulverstone-library-80782526

23.01.2022 ULVERSTONE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE | LETS GO KIDS Lets Go Kids magazines have just arrived at the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre. Call into the Centre and collect your free copy today so you dont miss out. The Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre offers a full range of visitor services and is currently open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Please note, the Centre is closed Christmas Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday. For more information, visit the Coast to Canyon website: https://www.centralcoasttas.com.au/

22.01.2022 POSITION VACANT | ENGINEERING GROUP LEADER The Central Coast Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person as the Engineering Group Leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Council’s Engineering functions, ensuring the achievement of short and long-term objectives.... Essential: Demonstrated experience and proven ability in the management, development and delivery of the design and construction of infrastructure and appropriate qualifications in Civil Engineering design and construction. Salary and conditions: Full-time position. Central Coast Council’s Enterprise Agreement Executive Officer Level 3, depending on qualifications and experience. A Position Description and Application Form are available from the Council’s website https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/position-vacant-enginee Applications must be on the prescribed form, address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description and either be submitted via the Council’s website or be addressed to: CONFIDENTIAL Stacey Connelly Human Resource Systems Officer Central Coast Council PO Box 220 ULVERSTONE TAS 7315 For any enquiries please phone (03) 6429 8956. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 23 October 2020.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 | TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT WEBSITE The Tasmanian Governments online resource provides a single source of truth for information relating to the Tasmanian response to COVID-19. The up to date website is available to view by clicking this link: https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/ For general information about coronavirus, or if you are experiencing symptoms, call the National Coronavirus Helpline any day or time on 1800 020 080 for advice on what to do next. Information and advice provided by the National Coronavirus Helpline is also available on the healthdirect website: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus

21.01.2022 NDIS COMMUNITY UPDATE | ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS The National Disability Insurance Agency would like to invite Tasmanian participants, families, carers, people with a disability, and the disability community to attend a session about recent NDIS announcements and updates. Topics covered will include (please see Eventbrite for additional detail):... An overview of new initiatives and changes including the Participant Service Charter, Participant Service Guarantee, Service Improvement Plan, and Independent Assessments. COVID-19 updates. Participant Check-ins. Session Details are below: WHERE: Virtual Information Sessions held via Microsoft Teams. Details on how to join the session and the meeting link will be emailed to registered attendees two business days prior to the session date. WHEN: Monday 21 September 2020 between 1.30pm and 3pm Tuesday 22 September 2020 between 1.30pm and 3pm Thursday 24 September 2020 between 10.30am and 12pm RSVP: Please register for events on 21, 22, 24 September via Eventbrite at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-victoria-and-tasmania-communit Wednesday 23 September 2020 between 7pm and 8.30pm RSVP: Please register for evening event on 23 September via Eventbrite at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-victoria-and-tasmania-communit For any enquiries regarding these events, please contact [email protected] Please include the session name in the subject line.

21.01.2022 Register online for 26TEN Raising Literacy Awareness in Penguin information session: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/26ten-raising-literacy-awar

21.01.2022 COVID-19 | TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT WEBSITE The Tasmanian Government’s online resource provides a single source of truth for information relating to the Tasmanian response to COVID-19. The up to date website is available to view by clicking this link: https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/ For general information about coronavirus, or if you are experiencing symptoms, call the National Coronavirus Helpline any day or time on 1800 020 080 for advice on what to do next. Information and advice provided by the National Coronavirus Helpline is also available on the healthdirect website: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus

21.01.2022 PENGUIN FORESHORE REMEDIATION & UPGRADE PROJECT | REMINDER Works on Johnsons Beach Rd, Penguin will begin on Monday 14 September and will be completed in this area by early to mid November (opened back up to the public). Works will include, removal of existing footpath, garden beds, rock revetment works, new concrete path & also the car parking area. Please note, Johnsons Beach Rd will remain open during this time but please remain cautious if travelling in the area as traff...ic management will be in place. The current fencing area along Main Rd (adjacent to the foreshore playground) will become an official work site from Monday 14 September and the footpath will remain open to the public. From Monday 28 September and during the week until Friday 2 October, the footpath and nearby identified carpark spaces will be closed off due to the delivery of required equipment. The fence will be moved back, carpark spaces and the footpath will reopen to the public on the afternoon/evening on Friday 2 October. Council regrets the inconvenience caused by this closure and asks for cooperation in avoiding the construction site during this period.

21.01.2022 FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR OLDER RESIDENTS Older residents in Central Coast living with chronic health conditions now have access to a free, strength-based exercise program designed to boost their quality of life. The exercise program is a 14-week course designed to improve activity levels particularly if you have a long-term health condition, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, Parkinsons disease, depression and more. ... If you are an older resident and have, or at risk of developing, a chronic health condition please contact your GP or healthcare provider and ask about a referral to join the program. The website www.exercisetreatmentprogram.com.au has more information for participants and health professionals, plus an online referral form for health professionals. A 14-week program will commence when there are enough referrals in an area, class sizes are between 6 and 10 people.

20.01.2022 PENGUIN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE | CLOSURE The Penguin Visitor Information Centre will be closed today (Monday 30 November) due to unforeseen circumstances, but will reopen tomorrow morning. We apologise for any inconvenience.

20.01.2022 eNEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2020 The Councils September edition of the eNewsletter is now available to view. Click on the link to view the newsletter: http://centralcoastc.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/66432 If you want to keep informed with what is happening in the Central Coast community, please subscribe to the eNewsletter by clicking this link: https://centralcoastc.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe. You can also subscribe by contacting the Council by phone on 6429 8900 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 MEMORY QUILT PROJECT For more information, visit the Groups Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WWCHchangingthecultureofpalliativecare/?ref=page_internal

17.01.2022 HAPPINESS IS SHOPPING LOCAL

16.01.2022 RU OK DAY - ULVERSTONE | 10 SEPTEMBER

16.01.2022 CENTRAL COAST LOCAL CULTURAL HERITAGE STUDY | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Council seeks to engage a heritage specialist to commence the identification of places, precincts and trees of local heritage significance within the Central Coast area. It is anticipated the local community may also assist with the nomination of significant buildings and sites for consideration. Details relating to this consultancy are available by contacting the Council on (03) 6429 8951, or download... a copy of the Project Brief from the Council’s website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/local-cultural-heritag/ Expressions of interest submissions are to be lodged electronically to [email protected] or posted to Central Coast Council, PO Box 220, Ulverstone TAS 7315 before close of business on 31 March 2021.

16.01.2022 IS YOUR CHILD ‘ASTHMA READY’ FOR SCHOOL? School’s almost over and it’s nearly time for the summer break. But just because school stops, doesn’t mean your child’s asthma management does. Every year there is a sharp rise in the number of asthma flare-ups for children when they return to school after the holidays. This results in a significant increase in Emergency Department visits, hospitalisations and days off school. Not only is this unsettling for children as they start a ...new year at school, but often it impacts on time off work for parents or carers also. To learn more about what you can do now and over the holidays to ensure your child’s asthma control is maintained or improved and how we can support you to achieve this, visit: https://asthma.org.au//asthma/ask-about-asthma-in-schools/

14.01.2022 FOOD PRODUCERS & BUSINESSES | WORKSHOP 9 MARCH The next SeedLab Tasmania Workshop, Insights to Actions: Using Consumer Insights to Create New Food & Drink Products will include global insights and best practices to provide inspiration, information, and connections for your business’ food and beverage operations. WHEN: Tuesday 9 March between 9.30am and 3.30pm... WHERE: via Zoom REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/insights-to-actions-using-c Food producers and businesses in Central Coast can gain half price discounts. For details, please email [email protected] or call 6429 8900. All upcoming Seedlab Tasmania events for 2021 are on their website, where you can register your places via Eventbrite, https://www.seedlabtasmania.com.au/events/. Experience a Seedlab Bootcamp in 2021! The next Bootcamp will be run in May and is currently open for applications https://www.seedlabtasmania.com.au/germinate/. After attending Bootcamp you may be invited to the accelerated Cultivate program. Book a conversation with Seedlab Tasmania to if you have any questions, https://calendly.com/seedlabtasmania

14.01.2022 PROVIDING A LOVING HOME FOR YOUR FELINE FRIEND | RSPCA Some residents in Central Coast may still think pet cats should roam freely rather than stay indoors, or in pet-proofed outdoor areas. But according to scientists, if cats have their ve basic needs met, they are much safer staying at home (and so is local native wildlife!). If you'd like to learn how to set up a safe, comfortable and interesting feline-friendly home, visit RSPCA’s Safe and Happy Cats website: https://sa...feandhappycats.com.au/. You might find it can be easy and affordable to create a purrrfect place for your cats to live and play, and to help keep your community’s cats safe and happy at home. For more information, visit the Council’s website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/cats/

14.01.2022 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN | LET’S STOP IT AT THE START As a community, we know that violence against women is wrong and we’re beginning to understand that it starts with disrespect. We can all take steps to promote respectful relationships, and help break the cycle for the next generation. Find out how at www.respect.gov.au. An initiative of the Central Coast Community Safety Partnership.

13.01.2022 More information is available on the Councils website: www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/need-help-or-assistance/

13.01.2022 YOUR CAREER WEBSITE & RESOURCES The Your Career website provides you with over 1000 careers and sources information from Course Seeker, Job Outlook, My Futures websites and others to describe career options and pathways to training. It also references data from the National Skills Commission on current job vacancies and future demand. Visit the Your Career website: www.yourcareer.gov.au... There is a new Information Kit available for download that will help School Leavers find local services, which is updated regularly. School leavers can also call 1800 227 337 and book in for a 45 minute advice session with a qualified careers adviser using a variety of careers advisors nation wide (free except for call cost.)

13.01.2022 SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA | AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, CLUB OF THE YEAR WINNER PENGUIN Penguin Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) was awarded National Club of the Year, the first time a Tasmanian Club has ever receive this award!... The DHL Club of the Year award encourages and recognises outstanding achievements in club development that results in SLSA clubs providing safer beach and aquatic environments for the community. Penguin SLSC has continued to commit to their five-year strategic plan which has seen them not only exceed their life saving requirements but also their engagement with the broader local community. This has been possible through increased member numbers which allows for roving patrols, facilitating, and strengthening their connection with the local school, sending quadruple the number of Nippers to States and have tripled their number of advanced award holders, all with only 174 members. Add to this, the Club has provided clear pathways for all members to become better life savers and at the same time working with fellow clubs in the area to deliver valuable community education activities. This award is cause for great pride and celebration of 90 years of fine history within the Penguin community by the clubs dedicated volunteers over this period. Mayor Jan Bonde congratulates the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club on this outstanding achievement.

12.01.2022 ULVERSTONE FILM SCREENING | BACKTRACK BOYS WHAT: Ulverstone film screening of the documentary Backtrack Boys. WHEN: Sunday 13 December from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. WHERE: Leven Theatre inside the Ulverstone Civic Centre, 4 Patrick Street.... TICKETS: https://bit.ly/33aNbuh - All monies raised from ticket sales will stay in the local community. Ulverstone community group Men Care Too are proud to collaborate with the North West Suicide Prevention Trial Site to host a screening of the award winning Australian observational documentary film 'Backtrack Boys'. See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/AlynTykYF-Y

12.01.2022 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SPECIAL COUNCIL (DSSC) MEETING 30 NOVEMBER 2020 | LIVE-STREAM The Central Coast Council will live-stream the 30 November 2020 DSSC meeting via YouTube at 6pm. To access the live-stream, please go to: https://youtu.be/dVhANkM54U4 The video and audio recording will appear on the Council’s website within 40 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.

11.01.2022 PENGUIN FORESHORE REMEDIATION AND UPGRADE PROJECT |REGISTRATION REMINDER Please don’t forget to register for the Stage B Information Session. Eventbrite registrations close today at 11.30pm tonight. Details are below. WHAT: The Council are presently ‘at the preliminary design stage’ and as a member of the local community we value your input, ‘do you support the design’?... WHEN: Wednesday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm WHERE: Dial Park, Dial Park Drive, Penguin REGISTER (EVENTBRITE): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stage-b-penguin-foreshore-r See more

11.01.2022 TASNETWORKS | PLANNED POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS For more information, please visit the TasNetworks website: https://www.tasnetworks.com.au/ or phone 1300 137 008, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. To view a list of current power outages online, visit: https://www.tasnetworks.com.au/outages or, to report a power outage, visit: https://www.tasnetworks.com.au/Forms/Report-a-power-outage

11.01.2022 LETS TALK ABOUT RESPECT Young peoples attitudes about relationships are shaped by the adults around them. We need to ask ourselves could we be teaching our kids disrespect? To find out more, visit www.respect.gov.au

10.01.2022 PENGUIN SERVICE CENTRE - CLOSED | THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER The Penguin Service Centre located at 78 Main Road, Penguin is closed today, Thursday 15 October 2020 due to unforeseen circumstances and will re-open at 9am on Friday 16 October 2020. The Council apologises for any inconvenience. The Penguin Visitor Information Centre will be open today.

09.01.2022 TasWater | FORTH - INTERRUPTIONS TO TRAFFIC Commencing Friday 18 September between the hours of 7.30am and 4.30pm, TasWater have advised an interruption to traffic that may affect Forth residents. Traffic lanes on Forth Road near the junction to Pumping Station Road (Forth River Bridge) will be reduced to a single lane for approximately three weeks, which will slow the flow of traffic.... For enquiries, please contact Nani Clark at TasWater on 136 992.

09.01.2022 If you want to join our cause and donate to Pledge for a Plunge, please visit: https://hub.fightmnd.org.au/27-challenge/pledge-for-a-plunge

07.01.2022 NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE | DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA The National Dementia Helpline is a free telephone service that provides information and advice to: People living with dementia People concerned about changes to memory and thinking... People living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Family, friends and carers of people living with dementia People who work in health and aged care Free call: 1800 100 500 Webchat: dementia.org.au/helpline/webchat Email: [email protected] Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm (except public holidays). In addition to sharing information and advice, the Dementia Australia team can also: Provide emotional support and guidance Connect you to Dementia Australia and community support services and programs Discuss government support, including My Aged Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Carer Gateway and Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) See Dementia Australias YouTube video: https://youtu.be/cC-0Qyps5lU

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06.01.2022 eNEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2020 The Councils September edition of the eNewsletter was published today. Click on the link to view the newsletter: http://centralcoastc.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/66432 If you want to keep informed with what is happening in the Central Coast community, please subscribe to the eNewsletter at https://centralcoastc.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe. You can also subscribe by contacting the Council by phone on 6429 8900 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 TARGA TASMANIA 2021 | CENTRAL COAST STAGES After cancelling this year’s event due to Covid-19, Targa Tasmania is planning to resume their rally event in April 2021. The 2021 route includes four stages in Central Coast: ... Two on the morning of Wednesday 21 April 2021; and Two on the morning of Thursday 22 April 2021. Each of the stages will require road closures of up to four and a half hours. All affected residents have been notified by letters, which were delivered last week (9-13 November). Please see below images from Targa Tasmania showing proposed road closures and area maps of the four stages. Residents or members of the public who wish to raise any concerns are welcome to write to the Council by Wednesday 2 December 2020. Address your letter to: Central Coast Council, PO Box 220, Ulverstone TAS 7315 Or, send an email to: [email protected], including TARGA in the subject line of the email.

05.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT The Central Coast Council currently has the following positions vacant: Municipal Employee Open Space & Recreation Cleaner (part-time)... Community Development Officer Position Descriptions and the Application Form are available from the Councils website https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/employment-job-vacanci/ Applications must be on the prescribed form, address the Selection Criteria in the relevant Position Description and either be submitted via the Councils website or be addressed to: CONFIDENTIAL Stacey Connelly Human Resource Systems Officer Central Coast Council PO Box 220 ULVERSTONE TAS 7315 Enquiries regarding the above positions can be directed to (03) 6429 8956. Applications for the above positions close at 4pm on Friday 25 September 2020.

05.01.2022 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SAFER ROADS | ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2020 An average of 30 people are killed and 270 are seriously injured on Tasmania’s roads each year. If that number of people were killed or injured at the same time, there would be an outcry. Our community should not accept that death and injury on the roads is inevitable. This year, National Road Safety Week will be held 15-22 November. The short video voiced by Rove McManus explains what the Week is about.... A promotional initiative of the Central Coast Community Safety Partnership Committee. #NRSW20 #DriveSoS

04.01.2022 To download the seniors week poster, visit the Council’s website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/seniors-week/

03.01.2022 FREE EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR OLDER RESIDENTS As part of a free exercise training program, eligible participants will be guided through individually tailored exercises at weekly sessions, as well as have access to healthy living advice in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The education sessions covering topics such as how to prevent falls, tackling sedentary habits and staying motivated to pursue your goals will be delivered in an informal manner, with simple ‘take home’ me...ssages. If you are an older resident and have, or at risk of developing, a chronic health condition please contact your GP or healthcare provider and ask about a referral to join the program. The website www.exercisetreatmentprogram.com.au has more information for participants and health professionals, plus an online referral form for health professionals. A 14-week program will commence when there are enough referrals in an area, class sizes are between 6 and 10 people.

03.01.2022 CONNECT CAFE | OPEN TUESDAYS For more information, visit the Dementia-Friendly Central Coast home page on the Councils website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/dementia-friendly-cent/

02.01.2022 TasWater | FORTH MAIN ROAD - INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL

02.01.2022 7 DAY MAKEOVER OF TURNERS BEACH | INFORMATION NIGHT TOMORROW The 7 Day Makeover of Turners Beach process will be explained at an Information Night to be held tomorrow night, Tuesday 23 February 2021 in the Turners Beach Hall, 58-60 Esplanade, Turners Beach. To register for the Information Night on Eventbrite, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/7-day-makeover-turners-beac For more 7 Day Makeover information, please visit the Council’s website: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/7dm-turners-beach/

02.01.2022 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | CAF OPERATIONS AT THE ULVERSTONE CULTURAL PRECINCT The Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations and individuals to operate a new caf in the Ulverstone Cultural Precinct building (currently under construction).... The Ulverstone Cultural Precinct development will provide a modern hub for local and regional tourism and public education. It will co-locate the Ulverstone Visitor Centre and local History Museum with a new science centre, planetarium, gallery, and workshops for local arts, crafts and cultural makers. A prominent position on the building ground floor is to be developed as a caf or similar contemporary food and beverage enterprise. The Council now invites EOI from interested parties, to identify a preferred operator for the caf enterprise. We are receptive to applications from any interested parties, including commercial operators, community organisations, and social enterprises. An appropriate tenancy and operations agreement will be negotiated with the preferred operator, who will have opportunity for input into the interior design and fit-out of the space. Full details are contained in the formal EOI document, available from the Councils Administration Centre, Penguin Service Centre or from the Councils website, visit: https://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/eoi-cafe-ucp/ Further information can be obtained from the Community Development Group Leader, Simon Angilley by phoning (03) 6429 8950. In accordance with the formal EOI document, EOIs can be submitted: . In person at 19 King Edward Street, Ulverstone; or . By post to PO Box 220, Ulverstone TAS 7315; or . By email to [email protected] EOIs close at 4pm on Friday 2 October 2020.

02.01.2022 The Man Walk - Ulverstone Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573845176901291/about/

02.01.2022 INTERRUPTIONS TO TRAFFIC | KINGS PARADE/REIBEY STREET, ULVERSTONE The Council advises that Traffic conditions will continue to change in the Kings Parade and Reibey Street area while the final components of the Kings Parade Upgrade Project are completed. At this stage, sealing is programmed for 26 and 27 November 2020. On completion of sealing, the Reibey Street leg of the bridge roundabout may be able to be opened allowing for two way traffic to resume in Reibey Street. ... Detours may still be required for specific works as required. For further information please contact Infrastructure Services on tel. 03 6429 8970.

02.01.2022 UNLOCKING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP | ULVERSTONE - TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Developed and presented by Jack English, former Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Deputy Director of the Australian Innovation Research Centre at the University of Tasmania, Unlocking Business Opportunities is designed to:... Help you identify innovative ideas with genuine commercial merit; and Identify the business models that can be used to bring them to market. You can read more information about the event and book online by clicking on the picture below.

02.01.2022 COUNCIL MEETING 19 OCTOBER | LIVE-STREAM The Central Coast Council will live-stream the 19 October 2020 Council meeting via YouTube at 6pm. To access the live-stream, please go to: https://youtu.be/tLZCCsUf534... The video and an audio recording will appear on the Council’s website within 48 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.

01.01.2022 COUNCIL OFFICES & SERVICES | CHRISTMAS-NEW YEAR 2020-2021