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Central Gippsland Tourism Industry Page

Locality: Sale, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 368 864

Address: 70 Foster Street 3850 Sale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.centralgippsland.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Do you have an existing business website and want to expand to an e-commerce/online store ASAP? Are you experiencing a downturn in your walk-in trade and are located in the Wellington Shire? Do you have a restaurant and need an online ordering platform for your new takeaway store to make your process streamlined?... During the COVID 19 emergency, the Wellington Shire Council, in conjunction with Sale based webpage development company No Limit Web Services, is offering the opportunity to combine your existing website into an online store! Funding is strictly limited to add a shopfront/store to your own website, or to create a simple checkout system such as https://jackryanssale.com.au The store will be made for you as an add-on to your existing site, you will be trained on how to add your own products, it will be made secure and then setup and tested with your payment gateway of choice. Council will fund part payment of the initial setup fee of $750ex GST and you will offer a part payment of $250ex GST. After that, council will contribute the first months maintenance payment of $150ex GST, with you taking on the commitment for a further minimum of 11 months. For further information please contact Adam Collins at No Limit Web Services via e-mail [email protected] or phone on 0429513130. Please note that this does not include alterations to existing webpages such as redevelopment or structure, and is an add on to an existing website- the styling will be similar to your existing site, and any photos or wording will be provided by you.

23.01.2022 Gippsland Tourism Industry Forum March 17th in Nowa Nowa Dont forget to register for the upcoming Gippsland Tourism Forum to be held next Tuesday March 17th in Nowa Nowa, starting at midday. Hear from guest speakers from Tourism Australia, Visit Victoria, Facebook, Parks Victoria and Its My Shout. This is a free event and a great opportunity to hear from industry leaders and network with your colleagues after a difficult start to the year. For more information and to register your attendance head to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gippsland-tourism-forum-tic

23.01.2022 Get the most out of your beautiful location Join Destination Gippslands PR and Marketing Executive, Kelly McCarthy, as she gives you the top tips for PR, thi...s Wednesday 17th June at 10.00am. Learn how to create a media release, take part in media famils and work with Destination Gippsland. In light of restrictions easing, journalists will be travelling in our region creating stories - be sure not to miss out! Register your place here: https://bit.ly/37sRAJM

21.01.2022 The VCGLR are streamlining temporary limited licence applications for the supply of liquor for takeaway and delivery during the COVID-19 Pandemic. There is no fee associated with this application and every effort to determine these applications within 72 hours (and in most cases 24 hours) will be made. .https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/covid-19

20.01.2022 COVID Safe Plans and Updates for the Tourism Industry As of Friday 7 August, services and industries that are able to remain operational under Stage 3 and Stage 4 restrictions are required to have a COVID Safe Plan. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ktt5Ci

19.01.2022 The Victorian Government has today launched a new QR code check-in system for businesses across the state. The QR code service will help venues, such as cafes, restaurants, and gyms, to keep records of who has visited the premises. Those details will help with contact tracing in the event of a coronavirus infection.... The Victorian Government has devised its own QR Code contact tracing app. Businesses are required to record the name and contact details of anyone who is on the premises for longer than 15 minutes. Business owners can download and display a poster with the QR code, which visitors then scan with their smartphone camera. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/qrcode

19.01.2022 Central Gippsland Tourism is calling for nominations for the CGT Board. Central Gippsland Tourism works toward positive tourism outcomes through partnerships across the region and more broadly. Our core challenge is to drive region brand awareness, drive conversation and understanding of Central Gippsland’s key destinations and experiences to increase visitation and economic impact. To achieve our vision and perform our role, we are currently pursuing five priority areas:... - Maximise the reach of the region through alignment with the new Gippsland brand by making it central to all marketing activity - Maintain strong relationships and advocate for local operators whilst driving a collaborative, targeted marketing effort to enhance capabilities and reduce duplication. - Achieve greater digital marketing capability and effectiveness for Central Gippsland and the tourism industry - Inform and support the local tourism sector by providing media, research, imagery and marketing services to help partners achieve their marketing goals The Board is inviting those who believe they can add value to the group to submit a nomination by Wednesday November 18, 2020.

18.01.2022 Central Gippsland Visitor Centre - Newsletter Covid-19 - https://mailchi.mp//central-gippsland-visitor-centre-newsl

18.01.2022 Some big announcements regarding lock downs to the metro area that will obviously impact us here in Central Gippsland and support offered. NEW LOCKDOWN AREAS Nothing has changed locally. However, all Melbourne Council areas and Mitchell Council to the north of Melbourne are back in lockdown (this includes Mornington Peninsula, but not Geelong) for a further six weeks from tomorrow night (Wednesday, July 8). The metro cut off into Gippsland is the Bunyip River and then the r...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Economic Survival and Jobs Register package. We urge all businesses to register here. https://fs2.formsite.com/diirdwebtea/u3qeftcfcc/index.html

16.01.2022 Yesterday we received the below from member for Gippsland East Tim Bull regarding upcoming announcements likely to have a big impact on the sector. Hi all, I just wanted to drop you a short line regarding the commentary provided by the Government today. Before I get into that, the next round of announcements on business restrictions will be made this weekend and we hope this will provide some more flexibility to the sector.... The clear message from today is that there is a clear onus on the hospitality related businesses to check the addresses of their customers when taking bookings (key points highlighted below). From midnight tonight, businesses that consciously fail to check their customers are not from metropolitan Melbourne facing fines of up to $9,913 (for the business). This check could be achieved by asking customers to show their drivers’ licence. I understand this will be a burden on some of our smaller operators with staffing. It is clearly a result of the recent Kilmore outbreak, where a man who was in the country for a legitimate reason, sat down in a café and several cases resulted. People from Melbourne are allowed in rural areas if it is for a permitted reason, but they bring their metro restriction level with them eg: no sitting down for meals or coffee, take away only. Regional businesses who do the right thing but are misled by someone intent on breaking the rules will not be fined under the changes. Instead, individuals found deliberately ignoring the restrictions will risk a fine of $1,652. Melbournians who are found in regional Victoria without a valid reason face fines of up to $4,957. There is a chance that next Sunday and Monday I will be out of range in the far east, so will either have my staff provide a business update to you, or if the changes are not significant, I will provide one on Tuesday. Best wishes, Tim Bull

15.01.2022 #centralgippsland...Where else would you want to be this long weekend! Lemonade Music Festival Sale, Victoria

14.01.2022 Interested in selling your products on line? Our friends at One Hour Out have created an online market (https://made.onehourout.com.au/) and the OHO team are looking to add more products (e.g condiments, crackers, cheese, fruit boxes, ceramics, clothing, jewellery etc). To register or check out the FAQs, head to https://onehourout.com.au/oho-markets-faq/

14.01.2022 Destination Gippsland have released the latest Eat.Drink.Guide for Gippsland highlighting some fantastic dining and drinking options for those exploring all that Central Gippsland has to offer. For a sneak peak head to: https://issuu.com/destinat//eat.drink.gippsland2_web_pages... If you would like to offer the guide to your guests, please contact Kelly McCarthy at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Are you a local business in need of support? Wellington Shire Council has added a dedicated Business Support page to its website which will streamline all available information and resources. The page has been created in a way that it will save you having to navigate the state or commonwealth websites to find what you need.... https://www.wellington.vic.gov.au//covid-19-coronavirus-bu

12.01.2022 http://www.business.vic.gov.au//regional-tourism-accommoda

12.01.2022 Attention Gippsland Producers! Regional Development Victoria is offering you the chance to get involved with Gippsland Comeback. Hosted at the market venue The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, the free one day event wants you to bring your piece of Gippsland to Melbourne Whether you bake it, grow it, make it or produce it this is your opportunity to sell it to Melbournians

11.01.2022 Yesterday we were out and about creating content for the first in a series of promotions that highlight our beautiful region. Thanks to @petitevisualsphotography, SkyPhoto Gippsland and the awesome crew that (literally) threw themselves into the project. A big thank you must also go to everyone who contributed to this year’s Gippsland Shine Bright event, funds raised make campaigns such as this possible. The shoot was a great reminder just how lucky we are to live in such... a beautiful place, now we just need to let the rest of the world know!! Watch this space for further updates.

10.01.2022 COVID-19 Restrictions Announcement Yesterday afternoon, Premier Daniel Andrews announced several changes to restrictions which were brought about by increased Covid-19 case numbers and advice from medical experts. It has been suggested that the rise in cases is largely driven by family get-togethers, where advice around distancing and hygiene have not been followed. Since the end of April, approximately half of our cases have come from transmission inside homes.... Therefore, from 11:59pm tonight (Sunday 21st June) updates will include: The number of visitors you can have at your home will reduce to 5 Outside the home, families and friends can meet in groups up to 10 Restaurants, pubs, community halls, museums, cinemas, theatres etc will be capped at 20 people in one space until 19 July and the four square metre rule remains in place The accommodation sector will see further announcements in the coming week with current details: Overnight stays permitted in private residences, subject to private gathering limits Overnight stays permitted in tourist accommodation, subject to group booking limit of 20 (Accommodation facilities including caravan parks, camping groups, hostels etc ) Booking limit of 20 people Communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms will be open School camps will be allowed to open as per advice last week Exemptions relating to use of accommodation where place of residence, for emergency purposes etc Screening and safeguards will be required at staffed caravan parks and camping grounds Cannot attend if ill or someone from home is ill Yesterdays announcement is incredibly disappointing for all of us, particularly as I know many of you have worked tirelessly to comply with obligations to provide a COVID-clean and safe environment for your visitors. There has been some discussion at State Government level about hotspots and exclusion areas. With this in mind, CGT remains committed to driving the industry message for our region and positioning ourselves with the best possible chance to be allocated an exemption due to our very low rate of infection and no active cases. If you have any queries regarding your specific requirements, contact the Business Victoria Hotline on 13 22 15. A note to our local MPs to throw your weight behind the request to exclude Central Gippsland from any restrictions moving forward would also be a huge help. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

10.01.2022 Marketing Partnership Opportunities We all know what a tough year Gippsland's tourism industry has had. Destination Gippsland is currently undertaking extensi...ve marketing campaigns to attract visitation with our own resources and with the support of Visit Victoria and Local Government. While we recognise marketing budgets may be tight, we are keen to support those businesses and towns that have indicated that they want to be pro-active in their response to the crisis. The following marketing opportunities are part of the process of competing for market share, and 'returning to normal'. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2I8HS6Y

09.01.2022 Todays Gippsland Tourism Forum Canceled. Please note that the Gippsland Tourism Forum that was to be held in Nowa Nowa today has been canceled. The event will be held at the same venue at the earliest safe date.

08.01.2022 Hospitality guidelines for reopening COVID-19 June 1st 2020 The Victorian Government, alongside National Cabinet, has started a process to ease the restrictions that were put in place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The roadmap put forward by National Cabinet for this process allows each jurisdiction to decide which restrictions can be eased and when, based on public health advice and local circumstances. To appropriately manage the opening of facilitie...s and venues, operators will need to comply with a range of requirements specified in legal directions. The Victorian Government has announced that, from 11:59pm on 31 May 2020, cafes, restaurants and pubs can resume serving meals using table service only, for up to 20 customers at a time (a restaurant that has different dining areas/rooms may have up to 20 customers in each separate dining area, subject to density restrictions). Attached you will find a document that is intended to assist hospitality businesses to prepare to safely resume operations in accordance with the easing of restrictions. https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Hospitality-Industry-Guid

08.01.2022 Council Of Small Business Organisations Australia is offering grants to Australian small businesses adversely affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These grants are made possible by Salesforce. Grants will be offered as a one off payment of $10,000 (including GST) to 67 businesses across Australia https://www.cosboa.org.au/smallbusinessrelieffund

07.01.2022 Are you a wine, beer or cider producer in Central Gippsland? For any business that falls into this category, DG have a small marketing campaign, aided by a free Melbourne billboard to promote an online shop to help sell your wares. Head to www.visitgippsland.com.au/wine to have a look and register

07.01.2022 Business and Tourism Operator support. Check out Destination Gippslands summary of the State and Federal Government assistance now available. And if youve not yet signed up to the DG industry newsletter, please do so as theyll be providing further email and video updates shortly. (sign up at destinationgippsland.com.au)... https://www.visitgippsland.com.au//crisis-prepar/resources

07.01.2022 Well done to everyone involved in this Christmas Cracker!!

07.01.2022 Have you downloaded the #COVIDSafe app yet? Having confidence we can find and contain outbreaks quickly will mean governments can ease restrictions and we can ...get back to some sense of normality, reopen businesses and explore this beautiful region while still keeping Australians safe. The app is available for download now. Learn more here: www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

06.01.2022 Tourism Recovery Consultations Gippsland businesses are encouraged to consider undertaking individual Tourism Recovery Consultations to help during these chal...lenging times. This project is part of a wider industry development program that has been funded and supported by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Participants will receive a one-on-one free consultation (of up to 90-minute) with an experienced tourism industry consultant. The consultation will be a two-way discussion to help you identify a ‘goal’ to focus on, evaluate options that can help you achieve this goal and set some practical actions to get you started on your recovery journey. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/33EVkrq

05.01.2022 COVID-19 Resources for Tourism Businesses COVID-19 Restart Manual - This manual has been produced by Worksmith in partnership with the Victorian Tourism Indus...try Council (VTIC). It is designed to provide deeper insight into how the tourism, hospitality, food, beverage, and events industries can better navigate restart and operating their businesses through COVID-19 and in the months thereafter. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3lry3iW Industry Support Hub - VTIC have collated an extensive range of business support resources to help you navigate the challenges faced by the tourism industry. Consolidated and developed in collaboration with industry experts, these business support resources aim to meet your immediate needs and guide you through to recovery. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3lpPboW Managing a COVID-19 outbreak in your business - Read a presentation by Dr Natasha Castree from DHHS and watch a video presented by Allan Briggs from Crisis Shield as they take you through preparing for and managing a COVID-19 outbreak at your business. Read more here: https://bit.ly/34zg7ff COVID Clean Online Training - The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has developed a COVID-Clean online training module. Available to tourism businesses through the national Quality Tourism Framework. Read more here: https://bit.ly/33GCobP

04.01.2022 With restrictions starting to ease, check out the National COVID-19 Coordination Commissions My businesss COVIDSAFE toolkit which will help your business prepare a plan for the different stages of the pandemic. https://vtic.us2.list-manage.com/track/click

04.01.2022 Check out Wellington Shire Councils newly created Facebook page Wellington Still Delivering. This is a place for businesses across all of Wellington Shire to promote their products and services during COVID-19. New and existing customers can search by town for information about orders, delivery or changes to ordinary services. Local business are encouraged to post their details so customers can purchase directly from them.

03.01.2022 COVID-SAFE PRACTICES FOR VICTORIANS It's critical that every Victorian business continues to operate in a COVIDSafe way to help protect the Victorian community. As Victorians return from Sydney in response to the border changes, every business has the opportunity to increase their level of vigilance and drive home COVID Safety messages in their own business operations and with their customers.... Remember: Every Victorian business that is open must have a COVIDSafe Plan Face masks are strongly recommended and must be carried at all times when outside the home Keep records and act quickly if workers become unwell Continue to practise good hygiene and physical distancing Limit the number of people, workers who are in close contact where possible For more information, please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15.

01.01.2022 How to make Facebook and Instagram work for your business Destination Gippsland have secured the expertise of Social Media specialist Erika McInerney from Mac...&Ernie social media training for two webinars in our Industry Support series. Webinar 1: Wednesday 6 May 10.00am - is all about your online presence. How to increase your visibility on Facebook and Instagram. Register to attend this webinar: https://bit.ly/2Sn4bYG. Webinar 2: Wednesday 20 May 10.00am - is about social media ads. Better Facebook and Instagram ads. Register to attend this webinar: https://bit.ly/2xlmR3I. #destinationgippsland #industrysupport #socialmedia

01.01.2022 Destination Gippsland welcomes todays announcement from the State Government about further support for the tourism industry. Read the statement here: https:/.../www.premier.vic.gov.au/more-survival-support-for-v/ In particular the Regional Tourism Support Program will be directly relevant to Gippsland accommodation businesses. Under this program, tourism accommodation businesses will be eligible for up to $225 per night per publicly available bookable offering, up to $1125 for each bookable offering that was cancelled as a result of the Melbourne lockdowns and border closures, that have not been rebooked. These bookings needed to be made before lockdowns and border closures were announced and cancelled after these announcements. The program opens from Monday 13 July and will close on 19 August. All Gippsland tourism accommodation businesses are encouraged to register their interest now in the program at https://www.business.vic.gov.au//regional-tourism-support- Guidelines and further detail will be available via the business.vic.gov.au website in coming days.