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25.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com//28613/permalink/793120981093950/ If you have a business that has anything to do with the Visitor Economy please take this survey.

25.01.2022 GREAT NEWS The Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a financial grant following an application under the Regional Chamber of Commerce Grants scheme set up by the Minister for State Growth and his staff to help small businesses restart operations as restrictions are lifted throughout Tasmania. A special thanks to John Heck for arranging this and working with the Chamber Executive on this successful application. The application was granted based on the follo...wing proposed activities: Bulk purchase & distribution of materials, equipment and support for virus protection to permit safe association. To develop and provide "Lifted Restriction" Packs as restrictions are lifted industry by industry or business by business. The Chamber Executive is currently in the process of putting together 30+ Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Starter Packs. These packs will include Hand Sanitisers, Pump Packs, Gloves and Tape for marking out safe social distancing. These packs will be made available for Chamber Members and Community Groups as restrictions are lifted. We thank State Growth and the State Government for their on-going endeavours to take all Tasmanian's safely through to the other side of the COVID-19.

24.01.2022 Horticultural Courses - For your interest From South East Trade Training Centre Global net Academy who deliver our Horticulture training here at Sorell are currently taking Expressions of Interest in Fully funded (free) courses.... If you go to their website https://www.globalnetacademy.edu.au/ you can register your interest. Click on register now for job trainer courses. Some of the options but not limited to include Certificate II & III in Horticulture. They are prepared to deliver in rural and regional communities if they can get the numbers to do so. Regards Rick Birch (JP) Co-Ordinator - South East Trade Training Centre Sorell, Triabunna and Tasman Campuses Executive Officer Sorell School Farm 10 Forcett Street Sorell, 7172 0428 792 851 (03)62691199 [email protected] Skills Tasmania recently released the JobTrainer fund which will allow unemployed AND underemployed persons the opportunity to do a free course. On the list of courses available to RTO’s who receive funding is both AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture AND AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture. We’re collecting expressions of interest from people who would like to do a course in 2021 (or complete a course) and qualify under one of those two criteria. We have put up a form along with some information on our website at www.globalnetacademy.edu.au/job-trainer . Can you please share this with your network and on Social Media as it presents a unique opportunity for people to gain a qualification if they are interested in working in the Horticulture sector or want more skills and knowledge in Horticulture. That link again: https://www.globalnetacademy.edu.au/jobtrainer/. There is no obligation if someone registers their interest. However, obviously we would only want those people to express an interest who would sincerely like to do a course next year. There are no details yet about how many days per week (likely to be one or two). If you have any questions about the course, please do not hesitate to contact me (preferably by reply email) The course will be FREE if we are successful in our application. Thank you Chris Toselli Mobile : - 0438 687 125 Email: - [email protected] Web: - www.globalnetacademy.edu.au Postal: - P.O Box 313 Moonah Tasmania Australia 7009 The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing!"

23.01.2022 FYI from today's Mercury. Time to get out and support our local businesses Orford publican suffers double whammy with lockdown floods It’s been a case of double bad luck for Orford publican Alan Burdon, whose venue was flooded the week after COVID-19 shutdowns. And now, he can’t even offer the locals a beer.... AMBER WILSON, Mercury Subscriber only | June 7, 2020 5:05pm APRIL wasn’t a good month for Orford publican Alan Burdon. Only a week after the Blue Waters Hotel had been closed when the Prime Minister shut the nation’s pubs Mr Burdon’s establishment was struck by cataclysmic floods in early April. Flicking through a series of mobile phone photos showing the hotel’s dining area, pokies room, bottle shop and bar areas submerged in water, Mr Burdon recalled how suddenly his fortunes had changed on March 23. Our accommodation had been constantly full. We averaged 200 meals on a Friday and Saturday nights, he said. I had a 60th booked for 80 people that would have brought in six-grand for the night, and it was a string of cancellations after that. He said a drainage problem in the township meant that water coming in during a huge downfall had burst through the hotel and caused huge damage bills. We’re never going to recover what we’ve lost, he said. Now, with the coronavirus restrictions lifting, Mr Burdon is permitted to have 40 people inside his hotel. Locals and visitors are flocking back, and he’s easily booked out each night for dinner. But with the dining room area full, Mr Burdon isn’t permitted any more patrons who would normally spend an evening drinking in the bar area. The blokes that want to come drink and have a beer with their mates can’t and that’s frustrating, he said. We’ve got staff we can’t bring back until we have the numbers to accommodate them. I don’t know what normality is going to be like for a while for us, until we can get some more people in here.

19.01.2022 Sarah Courtney State Minister for Health, Women, Strategic Growth, Small Business, Hospitality & Events recently launched the Need Help Connect, a six page pocket size booklet of manned phone support organisations. The booklet is a partnership of Eastcoast Regional Development Organisation Inc (ERDO), Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce Inc (OTCC) and Rural Alive & Well (RAW). These organisations recognised the State need for access to support for the many without a co...mputer or smart phone during this time of uncertainty. The print of 10,000 booklets will be distributed Statewide by RAW, locally through The Village, doctors surgeries, chemists, politicians offices etc. and a pdf version of the information card can be downloaded from ERDO or OTCC websites. http://triabunnavillage.com.au//Need-Help-Mini-Brochure-20 http://www.orfordtriabunnacc.com.au//Need-Help-Mini-Brochu RAW website is www.rawtas.com.au If you need any further information please contact Jane Teniswood (ERDO/Eastcoast Networking Group) 0458 631 689; or Darren Thurlow of RAW 62541092.

17.01.2022 If you feel like having your say about any issues that you feel our elected State representatives need to know about then this is the direct link to our Premier.

17.01.2022 A short video put together by East Coast Tourism for use if desired

16.01.2022 Here's the most up to date listing of the lifting of COVID restrictions. Cheers Greg STAGE 1 18 May 2020 Gatherings increase to 10 people (except visitors to households, which is capped at 5 people) for indoor and outdoor, including real estate, small religious gatherings and weddings. Funerals can extend to 30 people outdoors....Continue reading

16.01.2022 From the Murdoch owned Mercury newspaper. ‘Shackies’ race back for long weekend as restrictions ease Hundreds of shackies have raced back to the East Coast as COVID-19 restrictions eased in time for the June long weekend, but concerns are lingering the townships could face ongoing economic woes....Continue reading

15.01.2022 South East Trade Training Centre Courses We have received advice from Rick Birch, Co-Ordinator - South East Trade Training Centre at Sorell, about some upcoming courses including Barista RSA... Skills Set out of Cert III Business Admin Skills set out of Cert II Hospitality/Retail First Aid Forklift Details of these are all on South East Trade Training Centre Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/SouthEastTTC/ See more

13.01.2022 TASSIE'S TOP TOURISM TOWN DRUM ROLL FOR TRIABUNNA ....... Here it is!!! Triabunna's promotional video created as part of our entry into the competition for Tassie's Top Tourism Town. You will recognise so many faces. Voting is now open and worth 50% of the final vote! So make sure you vote today and please share away! Vote here: https://www.themercury.com.au//cfb94d27b3949808cdf4c583a57... Our editorial and itinerary will appear in The Mercury on Wednesday 19 August. A huge thank you to everyone who came together to make Triabunna shine. A big shout out to the Swansea / Bicheno Community Bank Branch for helping to fund our video and credit to our film maker David Oliver Lennon who crafted this unique retro take on the Triabunna and Spring Bay visitor experience. See more

13.01.2022 Rick Birch has advised there is still vacancies for the upcoming White card course at the Trade Training Centre in Sorell beginning 8th October. See attached flyer.

12.01.2022 Good News from our Council MEDIA RELEASE Subject: Council announces appointment of new General Manager Date: 20 August 2020... Acting Mayor Jenny Woods today announced the appointment of Greg Ingham as the Council’s new General Manager. He will start on 14 September 2020. Councillor Woods said Greg has 20 years’ experience in local government in both Australia and New Zealand. He was previously the General Manager for the Walgett Shire Council and Castlereagh Macquarie County Council in northern NSW, and Manager Infrastructure at the West Tamar Council. Councillor Woods said Greg was a standout candidate in a rigorous selection process that attracted a large number of applicants from within and outside Tasmania. We have a lot of hard work to do at Glamorgan Spring Bay to strengthen the Council’s financial sustainability, Councillor Woods said. Council believes that Greg has the experience and credentials to drive our long-term vision and strategic plan and lead a high-performing and professional team of employees. He is also well across local government operations and challenges in Tasmania with a strong local network as a result of his years at West Tamar Council. Councillor Woods said Greg would return to Tasmania from Queensland and will comply with the State’s COVID-19 isolation requirements prior to starting onsite. The Council thanked Marissa Walters for acting in the role of General Manager for the last four months. She will continue to support the Council as a financial consultant once the new General Manager commences. Ends_____________________________________________________________________ For more information please contact: Acting Mayor Jenny Woods 0419 885 479 See more

07.01.2022 COVID-19 State Growth Chamber Grant Update Pictured Tom & Jane Teniswood, State Minister Sara Courtney & John Heck Sara Courtney State Minister for Health, Women, Strategic Growth, Small Business, Hospitality & Events launched the Need Help Connect’, a six page pocket size booklet of... manned phone support organisations. The booklet is a partnership of Eastcoast Regional Development Organisation (ERDO), Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce ( OTCC) and Rural Alive & Well (RAW). These organisations recognised the need for access to support for the many without a computer or smart phone during this time of uncertainty. The print run of 10,000 booklets will be distributed Statewide. The Minister shared with the group, the government’s response to Covid-19 Business and Employment and Opportunities to support communities through this period. John Heck from OTCC, spoke of the Chamber’s intent in promoting Triabunna’s Fibre To The Premises advantages, our Rural Coastal Lifestyle with access to Australia’s fastest NBN Internet Speeds, Residential Speeds of 100Mbps and Commercial Speeds of 1Gig, 940 Mbps. Tom Teniswood & Sally Westbury, from ERDO, spoke of this organisation’s role in supporting the community and of the Small Business and Self- Employment EXPO to be held at The Village in Triabunna in November. Jane Teniswood, Director of the Australian Garden Council, spoke of the potential for growth in the Horticultural/Gardening Industry post Covid-19 END

06.01.2022 Women & Leadership Australia Scholarships Enhance your career in 2020 with a female leader's scholarship - Partial scholarships of $1,000 - $5,000 are available for career building leadership courses. Courses are available for women at all management levels. Register your interest by Friday 25th of September. https://www.wla.edu.au/funding.html

06.01.2022 Latest Tourism Tasmania newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hbEKxz

06.01.2022 FYI, Some information from South East Trade Training Centre Sorell about Reskilling Opportunities. Please find attached two flyers. Flyer 1 - Reskill For Futur...e - Currently due to the COVID 19 pandemic a lot of people have lost or had their hours of employment reduced. There is currently a few Government Funding streams available to just about everyone including employers, employees, sole traders, casual and part time workers to retrain, upskill or train for new or existing employment opportunities. We are seeking feedback on what people would like to participate in. Flyer 2 - Reskilling for the Future - an online Q&A Forum is taking place next Tuesday - A good place for interested people to ask questions re opportunities. See more

06.01.2022 OTCC has put together a comprehensive set of links to Federal & State Government and other Organisations Resources for business & individuals to try to navigate through the current COVID-19 predicament, see our Web page here: http://www.orfordtriabunnacc.com.au/covid-19-resources/

06.01.2022 Congrats to the finalists from Orford / Triabunna

05.01.2022 From our elected representatives. 9 Melbourne Street PO Box 6, Triabunna 7190 Phone 03 6256 4777... MEDIA RELEASE Organisation: Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Subject: Triabunna Centre to open for Maria Island ferry restart Date: 12 June 2020 To coincide with the Maria Island ferry service recommencing, the Triabunna Visitor Information Centre will re-open on Monday, June 15. Glamorgan Spring Bay Council closed the Centre in March as a result of COVID-19, along with its other Centres at Swansea and Bicheno. Council management met with Encounter Maria Island and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service last week to discuss the easing of the Tasmanian Government’s COVID-19 travel restrictions to ensure a smooth return for the ferry service and Council’s transition out of operating Visitor Information Centres by 31 October 2020. Mayor Debbie Wisby said the Triabunna Centre would be open daily between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Council will have COVID-19 procedures in place for the safety of staff and visitors. Encounter Maria Island will initially run a 10am departure service from Triabunna and a 3.30pm return trip from Darlington, every day except Tuesdays. The Company has advised all ferry passengers must check-in at the Centre at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time and will be provided with safety information and boarding procedures. Encounter Maria Island has put in place COVID-19 procedures, including cleaning of the vessel before and after each trip. Further information can be found on Encounter Maria Island’s website at www.encountermaria.com.au. For National Park information, on-island accommodation and park passes, refer to the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service website at www.parks.tas.gov.au. Council has announced it will divest itself of operating the three Visitor Information Centres by 31 October 2020 to focus on delivering core services to ratepayers and residents. Council will continue to work with Encounter Maria Island, as well as government, regarding alternative options for Maria Island National Park visitors, the ferry and its passengers as a result of the decision. Mayor Wisby said the Swansea and Bicheno Visitor Information Centres will re-open in the next few weeks. Council met with tourism industry and government representatives in Swansea on Thursday to start mapping out a way forward in light of Council’s decision to move away from operating the Centres. The meeting included representatives from East Coast Tasmania Tourism, Break O’Day Council, the Department of State Growth and Tourism Tasmania. Mayor Wisby described the meeting as positive and that all the parties were committed to working together to ensure a long-term plan was in place to promote the region and support the local tourism industry. Ends_____________________________________________________________________ For more information please contact: Mayor Debbie Wisby, 0439579652 See more

04.01.2022 A great initiative to try and get the tourist market back up and running. The full article is below and the North West is leading the way with confidence. Tourism Tasmania set to launch new campaign encouraging Tasmanians to Make Yourself at Home Make yourself at home that’s the message from the state’s tourism operators to Tasmanians as they gear up for reopening in just over two weeks. SEE THE VIDEO >>...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Dear Chamber Members past and present, No doubt you were as surprised and shocked as I was to find out via the media that the Triabunna, Swansea and Bicheno Visitor Information Centres (VIC’s) are to be closed by Council. Our thanks go out to a couple of the Councillors who ensured the centres were not to be immediately closed. Our sympathies go out to the tireless employees of the VIC’s in Triabunna, Swansea and Bicheno who were advised of the closures via e-mail. The Cha...mber had no idea this was going to happen and was never consulted or made aware of any issues facing the Visitor Centres. The Chamber will be asking council in writing for a full explanation as to why the VIC’s are to be closed and their future plans for the ratepayer owned land and buildings going forward. I am keen to have your views on this matter, how it affects your business or any other information you may regard as relevant. Please send any comments to me at [email protected] or ring me on 0437 134 133. In the meantime the Chamber Executive is working closely with East Coast Tourism, TICT and State politicians to look at how best to service the needs of East Coast visitor economy moving forward. Regards Greg Crump President and Tourism Chair Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce #springbaytourism #springbay

02.01.2022 In case you have not seen this: MEDIA RELEASE Organisation: Glamorgan Spring Bay Council... 9 Melbourne Street PO Box 6, Triabunna 7190 Phone 03 6256 4777 Subject: Triabunna Centre to open for Maria Island ferry restart Date: 12 June 2020 To coincide with the Maria Island ferry service recommencing, the Triabunna Visitor Information Centre will re-open on Monday, June 15. Glamorgan Spring Bay Council closed the Centre in March as a result of COVID-19, along with its other Centres at Swansea and Bicheno. Council management met with Encounter Maria Island and Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service last week to discuss the easing of the Tasmanian Government’s COVID-19 travel restrictions to ensure a smooth return for the ferry service and Council’s transition out of operating Visitor Information Centres by 31 October 2020. Mayor Debbie Wisby said the Triabunna Centre would be open daily between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Council will have COVID-19 procedures in place for the safety of staff and visitors. Encounter Maria Island will initially run a 10am departure service from Triabunna and a 3.30pm return trip from Darlington, every day except Tuesdays. The Company has advised all ferry passengers must check-in at the Centre at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time and will be provided with safety information and boarding procedures. Encounter Maria Island has put in place COVID-19 procedures, including cleaning of the vessel before and after each trip. Further information can be found on Encounter Maria Island’s website at www.encountermaria.com.au. For National Park information, on-island accommodation and park passes, refer to the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service website at www.parks.tas.gov.au. Council has announced it will divest itself of operating the three Visitor Information Centres by 31 October 2020 to focus on delivering core services to ratepayers and residents. Council will continue to work with Encounter Maria Island, as well as government, regarding alternative options for Maria Island National Park visitors, the ferry and its passengers as a result of the decision. Mayor Wisby said the Swansea and Bicheno Visitor Information Centres will re-open in the next few weeks. Council met with tourism industry and government representatives in Swansea on Thursday to start mapping out a way forward in light of Council’s decision to move away from operating the Centres. The meeting included representatives from East Coast Tasmania Tourism, Break O’Day Council, the Department of State Growth and Tourism Tasmania. Mayor Wisby described the meeting as positive and that all the parties were committed to working together to ensure a long-term plan was in place to promote the region and support the local tourism industry. Ends For more information please contact: Mayor Debbie Wisby, 0439579652