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25.01.2022 Geelong Design Week is back in 2021 with more than 60 events showcasing local designers, artists and innovators. Presented over 10 days from 1828 March, Geelong Design Week invites audiences to imagine a more sustainable, more creative future for our community. The 2021 theme ‘Unpredictable’ reflects on the year that’s been and the future ahead with an exciting mix of exhibitions, experiences, public art installations, open studios, performance, pop-up shops, talks, tours an...d workshops. Explore the full program and book tickets at www.geelongdesignweek.com.au Presented by the City of Greater Geelong, Geelong Design Week celebrates Geelong’s global recognition as Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design. #geelongdesignweek2021 #geelong

24.01.2022 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS Geelong Arts Centre's Creative Engine is offering grants for artists and creatives working in the G21 region. Totalling $16,000 in financial grants and in-kind occupancies at the arts centre’s landmark Ryrie Street, #Geelong building, the eight available grant packages will directly benefit individuals and organisation who demonstrate the desire and ability to drive bold and exciting contemporary arts practice and performance.... Grant applications open Monday 17 August and will close Sunday 30 August at 5pm. The application process and eligibility requirements can be found at the Creative Engine website - https://geelongartscentre.org.au/creative-engine/

23.01.2022 G21 Snapshots out now! Features the inclusion of Princes Highway West onto the National Land Transport Network, funding announcements for the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, regional rail stations, rail upgrades and local creatives plus our home-grown entry into Melbourne Film Festival https://bit.ly/2XSbbj2 #stayhomestaysafe #transport #funding

23.01.2022 A united voice is G21 region’s superpower One month into the job, G21’s new CEO Giulia Baggio has been travelling throughout the region to meet and hear from as many of the G21 family as possible. Ideas and inspiration for projects to create Australia’s most liveable region are coming thick and fast and many important questions are on the agenda as the region enters a period of post-COVID recovery, growth and opportunity.... Giulia says that having a united voice is the region’s superpower. Read about this and other news from within the region in the March edition of G21’s online Snapshots newsletter, out now - click here: https://bit.ly/2NRP0bb #Geelong

22.01.2022 GEELONG ON ALERT WITH EXPANDED COVID TESTING G21 urges every #Geelong region resident with even the slightest symptoms to get tested for COVID-19 following Premier Daniel Andrews' announcement today (Thur 13 Aug) of a testing push in regional Victoria. Geelong has almost half of all regional cases. This is a wildly infectious disease and regional Victoria is not immune. Let’s get this done.... Read the Premier’s statement and locate local testing sites: https://bit.ly/33VPti8 See more

21.01.2022 G21 today (30 Sept) calls on the federal government to rectify a recent funding miss for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget. G21 is bewildered by the #GreatOceanRoad, #Geelong and the #Bellarine being excluded from applying for funding under the newly announced Recovery for Regional #Tourism program, G21 CEO Elaine Carbines said. See G21's full statement here: https://bit.ly/2G22E7F... #Lorne #Torquay #ApolloBay See more

20.01.2022 The G21 Stakeholder Forum for 2020 is moving to a shorter on-line format due to COVID-19. Watch the live-stream from the comfort of your home or office on Friday 4 December from 9.30am to 11.30am. The forum is free-of-charge, acknowledging a very tough year!... Keynote speaker is international journalist and author Stan Grant. For details and to register: https://bit.ly/3kHPEmH #Geelong #Forum #StanGrant #G21Forum

20.01.2022 So pleased to see the visionary CORA project receive planning approval!

18.01.2022 Have a say on the You Yangs Master Plan A Draft Master Plan has been prepared for the You Yangs precinct to protect and enhance natural and cultural assets while also identifying possible new facilities, infrastructure and unique experiences. The Draft Master Plan was developed through engagement with key stakeholders and the community. Parks Victoria is now seeking your feedback on the draft plan by completing a survey on Engage Vic page (see link below) or by emailing a su...bmission to [email protected] Parks Victoria will be holding an online community information session on Wednesday 16 September, 5.30 - 7.00pm. Parks Victoria needs feedback by Sunday 4 October. To view the plan and to make comment visit: https://engage.vic.gov.au/future-investment-you-yangs-and-s #YouYangs #Geelong #Parks See more

17.01.2022 G21 CEO Elaine Carbines spoke with Mitchell Dye of Mitchell’s Front Page yesterday (4 Aug) on 94.7 The Pulse about the impacts of COVID-19 on #Geelong and the G21 region, including the tourism sector, proposed railways station upgrades and new funding for the #Portarlington Pier, among other matters. You can listen back to the segment here: https://bit.ly/31hzHew

16.01.2022 Updated COVID-19 Regional Victoria Restrictions: Premier Daniel Andrews' statement today (Sun 2 Aug) on changed restrictions for regional Victoria, including for #Geelong & the G21 region, can be read here: https://bit.ly/3fkJ95C

16.01.2022 Take a minute in silence at 11am to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our country in world wars and missions. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

15.01.2022 This month Snapshots looks at G21's successful AGM and the launch of our Annual Report, our new website, the draft #Bannockburn Growth Plan and state funding for #socialhousing, the #GreatOceanRoad and #KardiniaParkStadium https://bit.ly/Snap2011

15.01.2022 Here’s G21’s take on the federal budget!

14.01.2022 As part of the This Girl Can campaign, Councils and health groups in the G21 region are hosting this virtual breakfast on empowering more women and girls to be physically active. The online event will feature three terrific guest speakers from 10-11am, Tuesday 17 November, 2020. Registrations are now open, with the first 80 registrations eligible to receive a care package delivered to their door ahead of the event. To find out more and to register, visit https://www.trybooking.com/BLGUZ

13.01.2022 A new $20 million innovation hub for Geelong at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus will establish the G21 region as the nation’s leading advanced manufacturing precinct and create more than 170 jobs. The facility, called ManuFutures 2, will be the second hub of its kind built at the University’s Waurn Ponds campus to help accelerate manufacturing innovations. Products manufactured at the site include the world’s lightest and strongest carbon fibre road bike wheels, enhanced fabrics used for athletic clothing and equipment, and smart sensors to improve water management on farms. For more information: https://bit.ly/3bzScRx #Geelong #innovation #manufucturing #DeakinUniversity #ManuFutures #AdvancedManufacturing

13.01.2022 SAFE AT HOME Now is the time to look out for one another, especially vulnerable older people. Look for signs and behaviours that are out of character and chec...k they are ok, safe and well. Support for elder abuse is available. Find out how you can get help: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/fv Part of our Safe at Home Initiative with Diversitat and G21 Geelong Region Alliance

11.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council is calling for feedback on a draft Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct Development Plan. The redevelopment project is to be funded with $12 million under the Geelong & #GreatOceanRoad City Deal. #ApolloBay Harbour is a G21 Priority Project, along with other harbours within the region. Details: https://bit.ly/32K3RYh... #Geelong #development #infrastructure #economicdevelopment #construction

11.01.2022 Financial security is an essential aspect of women's health and wellbeing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For our final #WomensHealthWeek session, ...Emma Mahoney from Women's Health and Wellbeing, Barwon South West presents some helpful resources and advice on how and where to access support. Watch now: https://youtu.be/H-YxvRxrl-U Jean Hailes for Women's Health Leisure Networks G21 Geelong Region Alliance City of Greater Geelong

11.01.2022 Upgrade Road Blitz For Princes Freeway near Geelong A program of rolling works to asphalt 14 kilometres of key sections between Waurn Ponds and Little River will start on Monday, 9 November. The program will upgrade eleven sections of Colac-bound lanes between Little River and Draytons Road, and five Melbourne-bound lanes between the Hamilton Highway overpass and Beach Road off-ramp.... The Princes Freeway has an average of 47,000 commuter, commercial and tourist vehicles using it each day at Corio, making it a vital link between Geelong, Melbourne, the Surf Coast and south west Victoria. Lane closures and reduced speed limits will be in place, however every effort will be made to limit the disruption for drivers. These measures include rolling out the works at night from 8.30pm to 5am from Sundays to Thursdays, reopening lanes during the day and pausing works during the peak tourist season from Friday, 18 December to Sunday, 31 January. The latest traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.

09.01.2022 This Women’s Health Week, G21's HWB Pillar, the City of Greater Geelong, Women's Health & Wellbeing BSW and Leisure Networks are partnering with Jean Hailes to host a series of online events.

08.01.2022 G21 calls on the federal and state governments to support Viva Energy’s #Geelong refinery to save local #jobs, protect the #regional economy and help ensure liquid #energy security for the nation. Detail here: https://bit.ly/35eAlNj

08.01.2022 New G21 CEO Giulia Baggio began work this week (1 Feb). Giulia spoke on Day 2 as CEO with Mitchell Dye of Mitchell's Front Page on 94.7 The Pulse about her professional background, her perceptions of Geelong and the G21 region and her thoughts about what's ahead in 2021. If you missed the interview, listen back here: http://bit.ly/3ttl8BQ

08.01.2022 Federal Budget brings opportunities & questions for G21 region G21 especially welcomes major funding for the duplication of the rail line between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds stations, and for the duplication of Barwon Heads Road, in a #FederalBudget with themes of infrastructure, jobs and skilling to benefit the Geelong region on multiple levels post COVID-19. Read G21’s post-Budget statement: https://bit.ly/3lqV59D #Geelong

08.01.2022 G21 is one of five #Geelong region peak organisations who have combined to call on the state government to include specific projects and initiatives to help the region’s #COVID19 recovery in the 2020-21 #StateBudget to be delivered in coming weeks. Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3ct2DoV

07.01.2022 The G21 Board & staff congratulate former G21 CEO Elaine Carbines AM on today (11 Feb) being named as the Committee for Geelong 2020 Leadership Award recipient. The Award will be presented at the Committee's Annual #Leadership Award Night next month. For details: https://bit.ly/3jDeBQe #Geelong

07.01.2022 When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! (Free online event) Join RunwayHQ's latest 'In the time of COVID' speaker series this Tuesday 22 September 11.30am to 1pm (tomorrow!); focusing on innovation and growth opportunities for businesses in a post-COVID world. Hosted by Nick Stanley, we have an incredible line up of internationally renowned speakers, and it will be highly interactive with lots of opportunity for Q&A. Making Lemonade: Innovative Thinking in the Time of ...COVID. Leesa Soulodre - renowned entrepreneur and innovation expert AJ Kulatunga - Innovation Speaker Philippe Guichard - award-winning designer on TED.com Runway is a not-for-profit, tickets are free and there are a couple of spots left so register online as soon as you can to attend. See you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8xVky #runwayhq #entrepreneurs #innovation #smallbusinessgrowth

07.01.2022 Are you feeling unsafe at home, fearful of another person's behaviours or experiencing family violence? Help is available 24/7. You can get the support you n...eed when it’s safe to do so. Find out how you can get help at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/fv Part of our Safe at Home Initiative with Diversitat and G21 Geelong Region Alliance #SafeAtHome

06.01.2022 An innovative digital summit for young people, by young people across the #Geelong region will look at ways of breaking down the barriers that cause #loneliness, social #isolation and lack of connectedness. To be held on 28 October, the 'Local and Vocal' summit will include expert speakers, break-out discussions and the opportunity to pitch creative ideas to be implemented within the Geelong regional community. For further details: https://bit.ly/3jbWXl1... #youth #socialisolation See more

06.01.2022 Fire up your campaign. A workshop for women. (webinar) Are you interested in running for council in October 2020? Join Ruth McGowan OAM, author of Get Elected and experienced independent political campaigner as she helps you plan and deliver a winning campaign.... Webinar will cover campaign essentials including: * Get started - set your goals and know the deadlines * Plan to win - budgeting, funding, people-power, compliance, and risk management * Communicate through COVID-19 restrictions - using social and traditional media to build your profile * Get the edge with an innovative campaign Plus practical advice, tips and a Q&A session 12 August 2020, 12noon-1:30pm https://bit.ly/3i2CKxO

05.01.2022 G21 welcomes a state government decision to allow the $350 million CORA world-class elite #sport training and #tourism facility to be built at Modewarre, south west of #Geelong in the Surf Coast Shire. Read more: bit.ly/30I4aCG

05.01.2022 The City of Greater #Geelong is calling for community members to join its new Affordable Social Housing Advisory Committee. The Committee will support the implementation of its Social Housing Plan 2020-2041 and advise Council on housing-related issues, activities and opportunities. Applications close on Friday 21 August.... For further information about the Committee and to view the Social Housing Plan 2020-2041, visit https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/2020-2022-affordabl, call Denise Carabott on 52724480 or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 G21 welcomes today’s news that the Victorian Big Battery will be in the region. The region's strategic plan acknowledges new alternative #energy opportunities are needed to meet the region’s rapid growth to 2050. More: https://bit.ly/3p10cj4 #Geelong #RenewableEnergy #BigBattery

03.01.2022 G21 welcomes the news that Lendlease - announced today (1 Sept) as the builder of the $128 million next stage of the Geelong Arts Centre redevelopment - has a ‘Geelong First’ commitment to local partnerships, skills and jobs under the GROW (G21 Region Opportunities for Work) initiative. GROW is a joint initiative of G21 and the Give Where You Live Foundation. See details: https://bit.ly/3gLzYMu #Geelong #economicdevelopment #jobs #artsandculture

03.01.2022 #ThisGirlCan virtual forum is not to be missed! Monday 30 November, 7-8pm Supporting community recreation & sporting clubs in the G21 region, this #free event is designed to assist clubs & groups to increase women & girls' participation in physical activity. ... Includes 3 engaging speakers: * Bianca Chatfield, former Australian Diamond, founder of online leadership program The Ignition Project and author of ‘Every Girl Needs A Plan’. * Richelle Olsen, founder of the not-for-profit ‘Escaping Your Comfort Zone body positive adventures for women and non-binary people.’ * Jaccob Rodda, who won Cricket Australia's Community Coach of the year for helping grow cricket participation in the Colac region to 130+ active female players. Register here: www.trybooking.com/BMSWG

02.01.2022 G21 region households and small businesses impacted by COVID 19 can continue to have their electricity network charges deferred after Network Relief Package is extended for a further 6 months to January 2021. https://bit.ly/2DnSsEF #power #hardship #smallbusiness #COVID19 #electricity

01.01.2022 MASK UP like the G21 region mayors! Remember that for #COVID19Vic Stage 3 restrictions in place for regional Victoria - including #Geelong and the G21 region - there are only four reasons to leave home: - to shop for food and essential goods or services - to provide care, or to seek medical treatment - to exercise outdoors... - for work or study, if you can’t do it from home. And wear a mask! Let's get this done. See more

01.01.2022 Tighter COVID-19 restrictions for Geelong region From midnight tonight (30 July) no home visits are permitted in the G21 Region (Greater #Geelong, Surf Coast, Golden Plains, Colac-Otway & Queenscliffe municipalities) and the Moorabool local government area. Masks will also become compulsory across all areas of Victoria from midnight Sunday (2 Aug). For more details: https://bit.ly/2P9054w... LATEST CASES DATA as issued 30 July: 39 NEW cases in the G21 region in the last 24 hours: - 14 new cases in Geelong (59 active) - 23 new cases in Colac-Otway (76 active) - 1 new case in Surf Coast (4 active) - 1 new case in Golden Plains (8 active) #COVID19au