Gillamii in Cranbrook, Western Australia | Community organisation

Gillamii

Locality: Cranbrook, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9826 1234

Address: 140 Climie Street 6321 Cranbrook, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.gillamii.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Moisture is well and truely up! Enjoy a well deserved Sunday rest

25.01.2022 Well that's not something you see every day...

24.01.2022 Great opportunity in Denmark, and a brilliant follow on from our Building Fire Resilient Communities Workshop!

24.01.2022 The Gillamii project officers spent the last two days at the Livestock20 event in Albany, with the @nspnr young farmer tour. Safe to say we have come away with some food for thought with some innovative demonstrations of Agtech and great topics from weather forecasting on farm to improving lamb survival. Well done to the Stirlings to Coast grower group and WAPC, for organising the event and thank you to all sponsors involved.

23.01.2022 Gillamii welcomes you to attend our 2020 AGM Evening Please join us on the evening of the 4th of November for a fully catered meal, open bar and wonderful guest speakers from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD and our regional body South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc. Please RSVP by clicking the link ... https://www.trybooking.com/BMDAN or Message 0427 500 374 See more

23.01.2022 Silo Art Do you have a favourite Piece of Silo art you have driven past?

22.01.2022 DPIRD are collecting data on the 2020 Lamb Marking season through a short 6 question survey. Consider supporting us by filling in "The Gillamii Centre" in box number 5 as DPIRD has presented an opportunity for people completing the survey to support their local group by awarding the chosen group $30.00 per survey completed. As many of you know we are entirely operated through funding, community, shire and member support, and the smallest amount of money can make a big difference to the organisation, to enable us to continue supporting agriculture and the environment in our beautiful region. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LambingSurvey2020

21.01.2022 HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU CLIMBED BLUFF KNOLL? This stunning shot by @shivam.Wadhwa/Instagram at the start of the trail up the 1099m Stirling Range peak.

21.01.2022 "Our bodies are designed to move ... they are not designed to sit there for 10, 12 or 14 hours a day,"

20.01.2022 Future Drought Fund - applications open until the end of October

20.01.2022 We are so thrilled to have the Commissioner for Soil and Land Conservation Cecilia McConnel join Gillamii for our AGM Evening, alongside Tim Overheu and Ronald Master from the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development touching on the diverse topic of 'Regenerative Agriculture' and what this means for our region. We also welcome Letisha Newman from our regional NRM body, South Coast Natural Resource Management, for an update on regional NRM projects, and the... feasibility study into a regional biosecurity group. Please reserve your spot for the evening via the link https://www.trybooking.com/BMDAN or message 0427 500 374

20.01.2022 Over the past 17 years Mr Wallwork has witnessed climate variability and declining rainfall first-hand, initially leading to him investigating adaptation practices before also looking into mitigation options.

20.01.2022 Developed by the DBCA this Rabbit control wheel may help you in understanding the cycles for effective control.

19.01.2022 A perfect stop off during the week or the upcoming long weekend! All are invited to the Cranbrook's Community Hub to view some incredible artworks celebrating Landscape Regeneration and the regions biodiversity. Shire of Cranbrook

19.01.2022 Are you finding some poor yielding or thin patches in your crop and you're suspicious there is something bigger (or something microscopic) at play? Send in your interest to get involved in the GGA and GRDC Soil Pathogen project by contacting the project officers at Gillamii

18.01.2022 REGENERATING SALT LANDS Great Southern farmer Sam Lehman is waging war against the high salt levels which afflict a lot of land in the regions. With the help of the Department of Primary Industries, he's using native plants to soak up the salty water, and rescue previously unusable land.

18.01.2022 Summer Rain? (Just not during Harvest please )

18.01.2022 RABBITS & MOSQUITO'S This year the Shire of Cranbrook and The Gillamii Centre Inc. are collaborating in an effort to combat the spread of rabbits in the Cranbro...ok, Frankland River and Tenterden town sites. In order for the us to undertake this project we have released a virus that is transmitted through mosquito's, while this virus is harmless to humans it will have an effect and degrade the numbers of feral rabbits. This means that we will not be undertaking our fogging as early as we have done in previous years. The Shire will conduct spasmodic fogging over the coming weeks and will have our fogging program up and running as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact the Shire’s Manager of Works or the Shire’s Ranger on 9826 1008

17.01.2022 Our AGM is tomorrow evening (Wednesday 4th), if you wish to come please book through following this link https://www.trybooking.com/BMDAN or message 0427 500 374 to reserve your spot. The evening will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up, and review what Gillamii has achieved during the 19-20 period, with an updated from our regional body South Coast NRM and an open conversation about what regenerative agriculture really means for our region with Tim Overheu and Ron Master ...from DPIRD. We look forward to seeing you there

16.01.2022 Looking for Veldt grass, Please share. Message us here or ring 9826 1234

16.01.2022 Cranbrooks Bell

16.01.2022 Is rain coming your way? Good day to be in the office for our Gillamii staff

16.01.2022 RE-PLANTING FROM THE AIR Endangered shrubs have been airlifted onto the highest peaks of the Stirling Range for re-planting following devastating bushfires. T...he Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is replanting Banksia Montana shrubs, cultivated at Kings Park. The area was damaged during a major bushfire sparked by lightning in January 2020. Threatened Flora Officer Sarah Barrett says banksia numbers have fallen over the past two decades, with recent fires nearly wiping the species out. "Back in about the mid-90s we probably had you know 150 to possibly 200 plants then that reduced to about 50 plants then after the last fires we basically had no mature plants left," she said.

14.01.2022 W.I.F.E are holding a raffle for all those attending the Building Fire Resilient Communities Workshop and Sundowner tomorrow, look at these amazing prizes! If you cannot make the day but want to enter the raffle, message Vicky on the number below!

14.01.2022 When you look at it side by side you see the big picture Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD Credit : Meredith Guthrie DPIRD Climate Research

13.01.2022 Jerramungup Saltland Master Class - Registration closes on Wednesday the 16th of September Learn critical management skills and be apart of developing a real, on-farm management plan for the establishment of a local saltland pasture system, guided by farmer knowledge and industry experts. Click the Link to secure your spot: https://www.fbg.org.au/master-class-in-saltland-management-

13.01.2022 It’s even beginning to look like Christmas in Stirling Range National Park! Terry Dunham - Stirling Range National Park Recovery Group

13.01.2022 Great advice to remember coming into lambing from our favourite Elders Animal Health Specialist Elders Cranbrook

13.01.2022 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has received recent reports of the weed lesser loosestrife and livestock deaths from annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) in the agricultural region. The rainfall has also increased the risk of Barber’s pole, brown stomach and black worms, which could become a problem for weaners and hoggets over summer.

12.01.2022 Are you interested in learning about some of the incredible Shore birds such as the Hooded Plover, that we have right here in our own 'backyards'? Come along to this Green Skills Inc event and Help the Hoodie! Help the Hoodie !... 1pm to 2.30pm, Friday 16 April 2021

12.01.2022 WA CHRISTMAS TREES IN FULL BLOOM These stunning Nuytsia floribunda (WA Christmas trees) are looking magnificent at the Stirling Range National Park Pictures: Margot from @MtTrioBushCamp

11.01.2022 If you're heading away these holidays, it's safest to leave your dog at home. We regularly carry out baiting across conservation land around the State to con...trol introduced predators such as foxes and feral cats, and these baits can be very attractive to pets. Baiting is an important part of our wildlife recovery efforts to protect threatened native species. Without the use of baits, the risk of extinction would be increased for many species such as the numbat, woylie, western swamp tortoise and western ground parrot. Find out more about the Western Shield wildlife recovery program and the areas we bait www.pws.dbca.wa.gov.au/westernshield Or to find out you where can take your dog safely, visit www.exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/know/pets-parks

11.01.2022 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GillamiiClimate Gillamii is interested in understanding agricultural climate issues in our region and our farmers actions toward mitigating the impacts of seasonal variations or climate change. If you have a spare few minutes while you're in the header, have a small break from the kids or just happen to be bored please click the link and complete the survey.

10.01.2022 Drought Proofing Our Community - Have Your Say Now! Survey -> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TP8FB2L The Gillamii Centre is applying for funding through DWER’s Community Water Supply Program to upgrade or establish new water resources/infrastructure for our community during times of drought. The priority funding objectives for the program are to provide non-potable water supplies to:... 1. Establish or upgrade strategic emergency farm water supplies for livestock 2. Increase public amenities through the irrigation of open spaces, such as ovals, gardens and parks 3. Reduce reliance on scheme water If you live within the Broomehill-Tambellup/Cranbrook Shires and could spare 2 minutes we’d love to know what you think! See more

10.01.2022 The La Niña is expected to continue to strengthen and peak in December or January before easing off towards the end of summer. "We will be expecting things to start looking a more classic, La Niña-type rainfall pattern once we get into December or even January," Dr Watkins said.

10.01.2022 Post a photo of your favourite four legged farm buddy on Elders Cranbrook’s competition post for your chance to win some fantastic doggy prizes!

09.01.2022 our very own chair presenting at MLA’s livestock production advisor updates.

09.01.2022 On the 10 December the WA State Government announced the first round of Green Jobs projects totalling more than $4 millions. Funding for projects in regional ...Western Australia is aimed at creating new green jobs that improve the habitat for WA's unique and important flora and fauna. A range of environmental organisations, including some of WALN's Member Groups will deliver work including fencing, seeding, planting and managing threats, to improving native vegetation and habitat for fauna such as Carnaby's Cockatoo. Partially funded by the government's Offsets Fund for Recovery (OFFR) and Native Vegetation Rehabilitation Scheme (NVRS), the Green Jobs Plan is focused on providing employment opportunities for people in the regions whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19. Read the full media release and see the projects funded here https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Green-light-for-Gre

09.01.2022 Day 2 of our Jerramungup Saltland Master Class is off to a great start! Brekkie and then straight out onto our Saltland challenge site where each group is tasked with coming up with a management plan for this local farm So great to be working with FBG - Fitzgerald Biosphere Group, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD, State Natural Resource Management Program WA, CSIRO, and South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc. to bring this amazing experience to Jerramungup!

09.01.2022 PARNELL’S NURSERY IS FULL And they are NOT taking any more orders. If you wish to order saltbush for 2021 please contact Claudia ASAP on 0429 612 447 and your n...ame may get on a waiting list. Other Nurseries will be contacted but pre orders must be lodged with Claudia ASAP. Wonderful achievement for Parnell’s Nursery, but sadly bad news for Dumbleyung Tree Planters. See more

08.01.2022 Gillamii are committed to fighting the pest control war, coordinating releases of the Calicivirus (Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus) with members, and Cranbrook Shire's Ranger. We also have rabbit traps available for hire, free to members.

08.01.2022 Final Reminder: National Feral Cat Management Survey Researchers from RMIT University are looking for volunteers to participate in a survey that asks questi...ons about feral cat management in Australia. The information collected will help to generate a better understanding of feral cat management across the nation, including how to make improvements. The online survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete and will consist primarily of short, multiple-choice questions about feral cats and efforts taken to manage them. Participation is voluntary and, if you choose to participate, you will remain anonymous. Individual survey http://bit.ly/Cats2020ind Organisation survey http://bit.ly/Cats2020org : Office of the Threatened Species Commissioner

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to the community, members, committee and speakers for attending our AGM last night Your support for our group is greatly appreciated, and enables us to continue to grow and achieve more for our beautiful region

08.01.2022 Containment Feeding on Saltland Craig has discovered that land on the farm too saline for inclusion in his dryland cropping program can make invaluable containment areas for spelling his sheep during the autumn feed gap period.

07.01.2022 Great news today with the release of the McGowan Labor Government's Western Australian Climate Policy, outlining actions to create a low carbon future and creat...e jobs in clean industries to support WA's economic recovery. WALN was particularly pleased to see the policy includes significant investment in low carbon initiatives including $15 million for the WA Carbon Farming Strategy and Land Restoration Program. Read more here- https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Climate-policy-supp

07.01.2022 Our EO Freya is running 50 Km over May in the name of supporting MS (Multiple Sclerosis) research, a disease that affects many Australians including her wonderful Aunty Help us get behind her and support Freya's 50km Challenge in any way you can from donating or even running a few Kms for MS in May!

07.01.2022 Deep in discussion at our Saltland Master Class! Thanks for make this happen -> FBG - Fitzgerald Biosphere GroupSouth Coast Natural Resource Management Inc.CSIRODepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRDState Natural Resource Management Program WA

06.01.2022 A nice day to be out in the field soil sampling

05.01.2022 Couldn’t of said it better All the best with harvest everyone

04.01.2022 "This very late season rainfall creates the perfect environment for a beetle population explosion in crop residues. As they run out of green plants, shrub seedlings become the next most attractive option. It’s an uncommon event but can be devastating for establishing shrubs." - Hayley Norman CSIRO

04.01.2022 Have you spotted any Black Cockatoos on your property? given their loud vocalisations we are sure you'd know about them!

04.01.2022 Our new Pottiputki seedling buckets have arrived! Ready for next seasons revegetation projects!! Thank you to the Shire of Cranbrook community grant for enabling Gillamii to purchase this much needed gear! #feelslikechristmas #revegetation #planting #conservation #landcare #NRM #sustainablefarming #pottiputki

04.01.2022 FOUR out of five Australians back a proposal to use practical environmental projects as an economic stimulus, as the nation recovers from COVID-19. About three-quarters (76%) were concerned about the health of the country's environment, with 74% agreeing economic stimulus funding should be used to help communities and the environment recover from the bushfires and drought. Read more Below:... https://bit.ly/34QQubG See more

04.01.2022 It feels like Christmas for Gillamii today!!! The State Government have released successful grant applications for the 2020 Community Stewardship State NRM grants, and Gillamii was successful in obtaining their Collaborative Large Grant "Restoring an Ancient Landscape - Through Community and Carbon" with North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources Inc and our Small Grant Flora, Fauna and Farming : Connecting Kids to Country. We are so excited to see that so many of the wonder...ful Grower Groups and Landcare groups in our region were very successful with their applications as well. To read more about the successful applications please click this link https://www.wa.gov.au//2020%20-%20Successful%20Community%2

03.01.2022 AIRLINE PILOTS HEAD BUSH TO WORK International airline pilots are being retrained to operate harvest machinery to help address a shortage of farm workers du...e to strict border restrictions preventing international and interstate labour from entering the state. "We surveyed the WA grain industry and came up with a shortage of over 1,000 machinery operators," agricultural trainer Ley Webster, who typically upskills backpackers and itinerant workers, said. This year Ms Webster has trained nine pilots in operating a combine harvester. All of them have been indefinitely stood down and are adapting to a slower pace in a new cockpit. STORY | https://ab.co/33cACz0

03.01.2022 FYI for anybody thinking of planting Saltbush Chatfields 2021 Anameka Saltbush orders are now on a waiting list, Orders from now on will be entered in date order and if they can supply Chatfields will contact each customer down the list Chatfields

03.01.2022 The Gillamii Centre is working to support NSPNR with their up-and-coming Young Farmer's Tour to the Great Southern Livestock'20 Event. This tour is only $60 and covers the costs of the event ticket, food, bus and accommodation! If you're a young farmer aged between 18 - 30 and want to get off the farm for one last social event before harvest kicks off register now!... Itinerary and Event Details are attached below.

02.01.2022 A bit of fun - Soil Health and Biology Quiz

02.01.2022 The Great Southern's very own pink lake is a sight to see! Cranbrook, WA Picture: Shire of Cranbrook

02.01.2022 Whether you’re about to start or have already started, we hope the fruits of all your hard work is extra sweet this season. Enjoy this photo of a rather large operation!