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24.01.2022 Rural Grants are Now Open Rural Grants are back! In 2021, the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia are looking to expand our Mental Health Week program to all of October. Mental Health Awareness Month will join in to national events that aim to improve community awareness and interest in mental health and wellbeing. They have partnered with Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network to allocate small grants of up to $1,000 to support Mental Health Month promotional act...ivities throughout rural and regional SA. For more information and to download application forms, head here. https://www.mhcsa.org.au/rural-grants/ Applications close 5pm Monday 31 May 2021.

18.01.2022 South Australia COVID-19 Cluster Isolation Payment Frequently Asked Questions The COVID-19 Cluster Isolation Payment is a single payment of $300 available for eligible people who are part of a designated COVID-19 cluster and need to self-isolate while awaiting a COVID-19 test result. ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE 23 November 2020 Enquiry into Courts administration... The enquiry into the State Courts Administration Authority and its current findings have come as a relief to Member for Frome Geoff Brock MP and administration employees. Mr Brock received several complaints from throughout South Australia and Queensland from employees about their experiences at the Sheriff’s Office last year, and as a result referred the matter on to the Parliamentary Committee for further investigation. The issue was taken up by the Legislative Council of Parliament of South Australia’s Statutory Authorities Review Committee who called for people who had substantiated concerns or evidence of concerns while working for the Sheriff’s office to come forward, Mr Brock said. Despite dozens of other victims who did not come forward with submissions and attempts by the CAA to discourage others from appearing before the parliamentary committee, the evidence became overwhelming. The 253-page report into the Courts Administration contains a raft of recommendations including that the Authority be stripped of its despotic power over sheriff’s officers. Mr Brock said the damning report had uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment which had continued for more than a decade, costing taxpayers more than $1.5m in workplace and psychological compensation payments in only one year. The report referenced the ‘seriousness and compelling nature of the evidence’ which had been put before the committee of inquiry which found the human resources practices dealing with Sherriff’s Officers within the CAA was grossly inadequate. I welcome the recommendations including that the Department of Correctional Services becomes the controlling body for Sherrif’s office staff, Mr Brock said. The bullying has been systemic over a long period of time and I am pleased that this investigation has been able to shine a light on what has really been going on. Government and its associated bodies need to operate under a higher standard and this unacceptable treatment of staff in any workplace needs to be stamped out. Every employee has the right to feel safe in their workplace, and a government workplace is no exception.

18.01.2022 UPDATE: As of 12:00 pm today, Friday 20 November 2020 Exercise outside of your home with members of your household is permitted.... Masks are not mandatory but are encouraged. Schools will re-open on Monday 23 November 2020. As of 12:01 am on Sunday 22 November (Midnight Saturday) we will revert to similar restrictions that were in place on Monday 16 November 2020. This includes: 1 person per 4 square metres will apply. All food and beverages will need to be consumed while seated. No dancing or vertical consumption Updated gathering provision numbers being: o Onsite purchase and consumption of food and beverages- 100 people maximum and no more than 10 people at each table. o Funerals- 50 people maximum o Weddings- 150 people maximum and registration of all guests with SA Health o Religious ceremonies (not including a wedding or funeral)- 100 people maximum o Private gatherings- 50 people maximum o Private residence- 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) Personal care workers will need to wear masks. Gyms are permitted to reopen.

18.01.2022 Suicide Prevention Plan 2022 2025 Views by 23 April 2021 It is the experiences and wisdom of people with lived experience of suicide and suicidal distress that will help us to prevent suicide and put in place a plan that effects meaningful change in South Australia. We are encouraging South Australians to have a say on what will make a difference in preventing suicide in our state. Reducing the number of suicides in SA is a high priority for the SA Government, which has a...ppointed a new Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention and Community Resilience. Are there ways we could improve what is being done to prevent suicide? Do you have ideas about new initiatives? What else could help? You can talk to us in lots of different ways: Fill out a survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAsuicidepreventionplan Host a conversation https://cdn.wellbeing.sa.gov.au//Consultation-conversation Create artwork EMAIL YOUR VIEWS: to [email protected] PHONE US: on 1800 955 709 (Monday to Friday, 10.00 am-4.00 pm) write to us at PO Box 189 Rundle Mall SA 5000 Using your ideas and comments, we will develop a draft in September, 2021. Then we’ll come back to you to seek your feedback on the draft to ensure we’re on the right track Talking about suicide can raise all sorts of feelings. If you’re worried about how you’re feeling and would like to talk to someone, here are some numbers you can call: LIFELINE, https://www.lifeline.org.au/phone 13 11 14 SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE, https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ phone 1300 659 467 LIVED EXPERIENCE TELEPHONE SUPPORT SERVICE(LETSS), phone 1800 013 755 KIDS' HELPLINE, https://kidshelpline.com.au/ (ages 5 to 25), phone 1800 55 1800 MENSLINE, https://mensline.org.au/ phone 1300 78 99 78 BEYONDBLUE, https://www.beyondblue.org.au phone 1300 22 4636 THIRRILI NATIONAL INDIGENOUS POSTVENTION SERVICE, https://thirrili.com.au/nips phone 1800 805 801 GRIEFLINK, https://grieflink.org.au/ QLIFE, phone 1800 184 527 OPEN ARMS, https://www.openarms.gov.au/ Veterans [and their families] 24 hour crisis support line 1800 011 046 For assistance in a mental health emergency, contact the South Australian Mental Health Triage (18 years and over), phone 13 14 65 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

15.01.2022 FREE Auslan interpreted tour of Parliament House available on 13 November 2020 at 2.30pm bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Contact [email protected] to reserve spaces or click below for more information.

13.01.2022 Feedback for new Abortion Law Regional residents are being asked for their views on a Draft Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020. Member for Frome Geoff Brock MP is asking his constituents to contact him with their views about the Bill, which will reform the law relating to pregnancy terminations and regulate the conduct of health practitioners in relation to pregnancy terminations while also making amendments to the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 and the Intervention Orde...rs (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009. Essentially, the new Bill will make abortion a health issue instead of a criminal one, and follows an extensive report by the SA Law Reform Institute in December which recommended that abortion laws be regulated under health law, Mr Brock said. https://geoffbrock.com.au//your-views-wanted-on-the-termi/

13.01.2022 TAX TIME & SHOP LOCAL The end of the financial year (EOFY), is not too far away. Remember shopping locally keeps your money working in your city, keeping local ...people employed, local business in business and your dollars circulating around. We encourage you to consider shopping locally at this time, when you are out spending your hard earned dollars. See more

12.01.2022 Have you had your say on South Australia’s new Road Safety Strategy to 2031 yet? Don’t miss your chance to help improve road safety for everyone living in, and ...visiting, our state. We want to better understand how you travel around your community, what goals should be set for improving road safety over the next 10 years, and what issues should be prioritised and addressed in the Road Safety Strategy. Community consultation closes Monday, 2 November at 5pm. Have your say at: www.yoursay.sa.gov.au/sa-road-safety-strategy

10.01.2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S TOP TOURISM TOWN Vote for your favourite SA town! This new program, delivered by Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TICSA), is designed to recognise both well-established and emerging towns in SA that deliver amazing visitor experiences and are committed to growing visitation.... There are 32 towns that have achieved finalist status as part of the new Top Tourism Town program, it’s now up to all of us to vote for them! By voting you can enter to win a family getaway at one of 12 SA council owned caravan parks in a cabin (valued at $500), thanks to the Local Government Association of South Australia. Voting closes on Friday 23 April 2021 and the winners will be announced on Thursday 20 May 2021. For more information or to vote visit: https://ticsa.com.au/industry-programs/sa-top-tourism-town/

09.01.2022 COVID response updates A new Direction has been issued in relation to the Stay at Home requirements for South Australia as a Circuit Breaker to the current COVID-19 outbreak. The Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Stay at Home) Direction 2020 has been issued. This Direction comes into effect as of 12:01 am Thursday 19 November 2020 and is applied alongside all other Directions that are currently in place under the Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA) but prevails where any incons...istencies may arise. These links will give you further information to answer your questions. https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au//EMA-Stay-at-HomeCOVID-19-D

07.01.2022 Geoff was honoured to be invited and to attend the Watervale ANZAC Day Service

07.01.2022 Geoff had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the new CFS Station in Tarlee on Saturday, you will see in the photos: 1.Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Hon Vincent Tarzia MP with Brigade Captain, Todd Bowden cutting the ribbon. 2. Hon Geoff Brock MP with Tarlee resident Mr Garry Wellington OAM with Minister Tarzia.... 3. The team standing proudly in front of the new build which now houses new kitchen and bathroom facilities, a meeting room to accommodate everyone and the new concrete floor that does not move when the truck's bought in!

07.01.2022 Eligible sporting clubs and organisations can now apply for funding through the 2020-2021 suite of infrastructure project grant programs consisting of: Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program 2020-21 (CRSFP) Grassroots Facilities Program Round 1 (GFP) Regional and Districts Facilities Program Round 1 (RDFP)... In 2020-2021, $24,328,000 is available across the infrastructure projects suite of grant programs which have been streamlined given the existing grant programs' similarities. These programs will assist organisations to develop infrastructure that will enable greater opportunity for participation in active recreation and sport for all South Australians through the rational development of well-designed and utilised facilities. To make the process as easy as possible, the infrastructure project grant programs can be applied for under a single amalgamated application form via SmartyGrants. Who can apply? To be eligible for CRSFP, GFP, and RDFP funding, organisations must: Be a not-for-profit sport club, association or sports facility manager incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985 (SA); or Be a local council; or Be a school council / board of management; and Be operating for 12 months or longer Note, organisations that hold Gaming Machine Licences will be ineligible for CRSFP funding. For a comprehensive and complete breakdown of eligibility criteria please refer to the guidelines. The three programs align with the objectives of the Game On: Getting South Australia moving https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/about_us/game_on initiative which aims to get South Australians moving and enjoying the many social, health and lifestyle benefits sport and recreation provide. Please read the Program Guidelines prior to submitting an application for the infrastructure project grant programs for 2020-2021. Applications close midday on Wednesday 27 January 2021. The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is available to assist with any queries you may have when completing your submission. Please call 1300 714 990 if you have any questions.

05.01.2022 Community Information Session Where: : Eagles Sports and Community Centre, Drake Crescent, Port Wakefield. When: Wednesday, 4 November 2020 from 3pm - 6pm.... Please come along to meet members of the PW2PA project team, see the final design, find out more about the construction program, ask questions and provide your feedback. All members of the public are welcome. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to attend. To ensure COVID-19 physical distancing requirements are met, attendees must register prior to attending the Information Session by emailing: [email protected] or calling: 1300 161 407. The community app is available at no cost by downloading Site Podium from the App Store or Google Play to your smart phone or tablet. It provides easy access to real time project updates, news stories and advance notice of traffic restrictions for motorist travelling in the region. You can use the website or community app to make enquiries and provide feedback about the projects. Check out the PW2PA website and/or download the community app today. https://pw2pa.com.au/port-wakefield-overpass-and-highway-d/

02.01.2022 A wonderful day was had at the Opening of the all weather runway and lighting upgrade at the Clare Valley Aerodrome on Saturday 10 April 2021. The Clare Valley Flying Group Inc. were awarded the CASA 2020 Wings Award and the Aero Club of the Year 2020. A sincere congratulations for two fantastic accolades! ... Pic: Hon Geoff Brock MP with Sixth President Gary Sims

01.01.2022 The Anzac Day Commemoration Fund has operated in South Australia since 2005, providing grant funds toward projects that commemorate Anzac Day. Annually there is $100,000 in grant funding available for distribution amongst successful applicants. Click the link below for more information or to apply: https://veteranssa.sa.gov.au/community/stategrants/