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South Gippsland Shire Council

Locality: Leongatha, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5662 9200

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25.01.2022 Council is inviting local artists to be part of a collaborative exhibition of works on postcards. We have packs of three postcards (each with one word on the front) that you can respond to in the medium of your choice. Once the work is created, simply pop the postcards into the mail and they will become part of an exhibition of artworks. A visual story of a strange and unpredictable year. If you would like a pack mailed directly to you, please send an email with your postal a...ddress to [email protected]. Or keep an eye out for stacks of packs in your local art-supporting shop or gallery. The project is part of Council's $2M COVID-19 Community Support Package.

24.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Communications Assistant THE ROLE: Full Time Ongoing Rostered Day Off available... Located in Leongatha with current work from home arrangements The Communications Assistant will work with the other two members of the Communications team to provide professional communications advice to colleagues via, preparation of documents and other materials, internal communications, website content and social media. Applications close Midnight Sunday 27 September 2020. https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/SGSC332

24.01.2022 This weeks Council News https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//noticeboard_-_31_au The Administrators Message is also available at: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//administrator_messa

24.01.2022 (it's no) drama is a South Gippsland theatre ensemble for people with and without disability. They are currently seeking a casual Ensemble Support Worker to assist the drama ensemble and Creative Team. Please click below for more details. South Gippsland is a proud supporter of (it's no) Drama and inclusion in our local community.

23.01.2022 Is your water bottle beside you? Give these simple tricks the South Coast Primary & Community Partnership team use to stay hydrated while you and your family wo...rk and learn from home: - Keep a drink bottle at your work/study station - Set an hourly alarm on your phone: step away from your station have a stretch and drink some water - Add some fruit to your water to mix it up - Have a glass of water with every meal and snack - Keep a jug of water in the fridge - Start your day with a glass of water

23.01.2022 Marketing Your Business Workshop Last chance to register! Don't miss this inspiring marketing webinar. With Christmas just weeks away, use this webinar to get creative ideas on how to make your business stand out from the crowd! Whether you are an established business or just starting out learn how to maximise your social media, get your business noticed, attract and keep customers coming back and much more!... Tuesday 1 December, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Click the link to register for free!

21.01.2022 Please help to keep South Gippsland beautiful by picking up after your pet when out walking

21.01.2022 Now more than ever it is vital for your customers to be able to find your business online. This workshop will give you the tools to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Whether you are an established business or just starting out, this two - hour workshop is an essential part of your business tool kit and crucial to your success. Free, online business webinar, in the comfort of your own home Why not?! Tuesday 8 September | 6.00pm 8.00pm | Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marketing-your-business-tic

21.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2021 South Gippsland Australia Day Awards. The awards are a great way to acknowledge peoples hard work and commitment to our community. There are two categories in 2021: - 2021 Citizen of the Year - 2021 Young Citizen of the Year... Normally there would also be a Community Event of the Year category to recognise events held during 2020 but as most events this year have been cancelled or postponed it was decided not to run this category in 2021. Selecting from such a limited field would be difficult and would be disappointing for the many organisers who were unable to proceed with their events due to COVID-19. Nominees will be acknowledged on Councils website and in local media, with winners to be announced at a celebratory dinner. You can submit a nomination at: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday

21.01.2022 This weeks tip on BEing KIND to business: Give a shout out to your favourite local businesses on social media! #bekind #shoplocal Photo credit: @everyday_nicky

20.01.2022 A new pedestrian (zebra) crossing is now operational in Bair Street Leongatha between McCartin Street and Lyon Street. The crossing replaces the old signalised crossing and is the first of four zebra crossings to be installed in Bair Street as part of the project. Please be advised that normal pedestrian crossing rules apply, where drivers must give way to any pedestrian on the crossing and approach the crossing at a speed that would enable them to stop safely.... Please use caution when travelling in the area.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 Visitor Economy Grants are NOW OPEN! Applications close 18 September or earlier if the funding allocation is exhausted. Make sure you get in early. To find out more go to www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/covidsupport THE COVID-19 VISITOR ECONOMY GRANTS ARE PART OF COUNCILS $2M COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT PACKAGE

19.01.2022 It takes 66 days to create a habit, and most Australians have been in different stages of lockdown for longer than that. The Alcohol and Drug Foundation Break... the Habit campaign highlights that even small increases to the amount of alcohol you drink can become harder to shift over time. Find out more: https://www.littlehabit.com.au

18.01.2022 Have you set up your Christmas display or started thinking about your Christmas marketing? This online workshop will inspire you to get in the marketing spirit just in time for Christmas! Whether you are an established business or just starting out, this workshop is an essential part of your business tool kit. Learn how to maximise your social media, get your business noticed, attract and keep customers coming back and much more!... Tuesday 1 December, 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Click the link to register for free!

18.01.2022 UPDATE: 1 September Please be advised that Timms Road at the Pheasant Creek Bridge, Poowong North has now been reopened to traffic. TIMMS ROAD BRIDGE WORKS... Please be advised that due to the recent bad weather we have had to push back the re-opening date for Timms Road, Poowong. We now expect that the new bridge to be open for traffic in about two weeks. We apologise for the inconvenience and will do our best to have the road open as soon as possible.

17.01.2022 Free business mentoring, available to all South Gippsland businesses! During these challenging times is your business in need of some advice or assistance? Experienced mentors are there to guide you in the right direction. Limited spots available, book your today: https://www.sbms.org.au/events#host-44

16.01.2022 We need your help! Do men and women have the same opportunities? Do we treat boys and girls the same? What are your thoughts? We would like to hear from you. T...he South Coast Partnership to Prevent Family Violence is currently seeking feedback from residents. We really appreciate your help in completing the survey and passing it onto colleagues, friends and family in South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Thank you for your support. http://survey-au.dynata.com/survey/selfserve/53b/2008240 The survey closes Friday 18 September.

16.01.2022 South Gippsland Shire Councils CEO, Kerryn Ellis shares a short message about the importance of looking after your mental health during COVID-19.

15.01.2022 Yesterdays announcement regarding a loosening of restrictions was welcome news for regional Victoria. It does however mean a quick turnaround for businesses that are wanting to reopen tomorrow. To assist, Business Victoria have prepared a number of Restart Guidelines for different industry sectors which are linked below. We would encourage businesses owners/operators to have a quick read to help understand their reopening obligations. Good luck to all of our local business...es and please remember to keep shopping local. Industry Restart Guidelines Tourism Tours and Transport: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Industry Restart Guidelines Outdoor Attractions and Experiences https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Industry Restart Guidelines Physical Recreation Indoor and Outdoor https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Industry Restart Guidelines Hospitality (excluding gaming and casinos) https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin Industry Restart Guidelines Accommodation https://www.business.vic.gov.au//Industry-Restart-Guidelin

15.01.2022 POSITION VACANT - Technical Support Officer - Full Time - Fixed Term (ceasing 30 April 2022) - Fortnightly RDO available Council has a great opportunity for a dynamic and customer focused support officer to join its highly skilled Technology and Innovation team, based at our main office in Leongatha.... Reporting to the Information Technology Coordinator, your main responsibilities will include: - Providing second-level technical support to the organisation. - Assisting in the enhancement and development of various corporate and business-specific systems and software applications. Are you passionate about helping people with their tech? Why not click the link below and apply! Applications close 12.00am Sunday 13 December 2020.

14.01.2022 This weeks Council News https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//noticeboard_-_14_se The Administrators Message is also available at: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//administrator_messa

14.01.2022 Free, online business webinar, in the comfort of your own home Why not?! Marketing is a vital tool to establish your brand and build a loyal customer base. Without it your customers will struggle to find you or even know what your business does. Whether you are an established business or just starting out, this two - hour workshop is an essential part of your business tool kit and crucial to your success. Tuesday 8 September | 6.00pm 8.00pm | Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/marketing-your-business-tic

14.01.2022 The Council run (VicHealth funded) gender equity arts project, Girls Own Space has started back up after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19. The Girls Own Space project involves transforming underutilised public spaces into inclusive and safe places using art. Four separate projects are being undertaken in Mirboo North, Leongatha, Korumburra and Foster. The Korumburra project involves redeveloping the old tunnel. The project is being led by visual artists, Lucy Parkinson and Gon...zalo Varela, who have worked with the group to develop the design. Painting is taking place every Monday afternoon til completion. We can’t wait to see the transformation! Pictured here- Amber Betts (participant) with Lucy Parkinson.

14.01.2022 Todays Council Meeting is being streamed live at 2.00pm. You can watch live or on demand at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/live

12.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Business Systems Analyst / Project Officer Located in Leongatha Ongoing Full Time... 9 day fortnight RDO available Are you experienced in Technology and business processes analysis? Do you have the ability to look at an issue, identify the root cause and work with others to find innovative solutions? Do you have experience in Value Stream Mapping and LEAN methodology? Do you have experience in project and change management? Look no further..... South Gippsland Shire needs YOU! Utilise your project management and business analyst skills to help facilitate business transformation and improvement projects that enable efficient, digital and customer focused services to enhance service delivery and reduce costs. Enquiries to Mina Ryad, Coordinator Information Services (03) 5662 9200. Applications Close midnight Sunday 4 October 2020. https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/SGSC333

12.01.2022 Council has a new online mapping system that can help you find out information about your property and services in your area. To use, click on the map link and search your address to view property information and planning reports. You can even find out when your next garbage collection is due! To view the map, please visit: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ourregion Detailed instructions are also located here that will help you discover all the features available.

12.01.2022 Have you been looking for ways to keep active while at home? Active Victoria is a FREE resource provided by the Victorian Government to help you get moving. Its inspiration for all Victorians regardless of age, ability or location to move more, every day. Sign up today to gain access to online classes including pilates and yoga, strength, low impact, dance and even family workouts!

11.01.2022 Today, 11 November, is a day where we all pause to remember those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Please remember to pause for one minute's silence at 11.00am and wear your poppy proudly. Lest We Forget.

11.01.2022 Looking for a good book to read at the moment? Our local libraries are offering a click and collect service! View their post below for more details.

11.01.2022 Got symptoms? Get tested. Find your way to our local testing clinics. If you have any symptoms, please get tested and stay home. Fever Runny nose... Sore throat Cough Chills or sweats Shortness of breath Loss of sense of taste or smell Testing is available by appointment locally at: Foster Respiratory Clinic, Foster Medical Centre Monday to Friday - (03) 5682 2088 Leongatha drive-through clinic, Gippsland Southern Health Service - (03) 5654 2777 Other testing centres: Wonthaggi Medical Group Monday to Friday - 0492 036 568 Wonthaggi Hospital drive-through clinic - 7 days a week (03) 5671 3333 Phillip Island Health Hub - 24 hours 7 days a week (03) 5951 2100 For more information and testing locations visit http://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

11.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT This is an exciting time to join South Gippsland Shire Council, with these two fantastic leadership opportunities. These positions are opportunities for Council to welcome similarly passionate and values-based leaders into the team. Director Performance amd Innovation (ref. 141448) - https://lnkd.in/d5npTZN... Manager - Governance (ref. 141447) - https://lnkd.in/d59Aj_R Please call Nick Kelly at McArthur for a confidential discussion on 03 9828 6565. For a candidate information pack, please follow the link under each role. Applications close Tuesday 8 September 2020.

10.01.2022 The works on Pheasant Creek Bridge - Timms Road, Poowong North - are now complete. The new bridge is open!

10.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY! Our Community Engagement Review closes tomorrow (2 December) at 5.00pm. Don't miss your chance to make an impact on community engagement opportunities for the future. You can take part by completing our quick survey or submitting feedback through the forum on OurSay below.

10.01.2022 Discover your own Backyard - Eateries No matter where you are in South Gippsland there are beautiful and unique eateries at every turn. Discover cafes and restaurants celebrating locally sourced produce. We are in foodie heaven! Where is your favourite place to treat yourself? Let us know in the comments.

10.01.2022 OUR PLAYGROUNDS RE-OPEN TOMORROW! As restrictions for regional Victoria change at midnight tonight it means our playgrounds are back in action from tomorrow. We know many young children will be ready to get outside and play with their families but please remember to physical distance and practice good hygiene. More details about changes to restrictions in regional Victoria are available at: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadm

09.01.2022 There's still time to have your say on the future of community engagement in South Gippsland! Take part in our Community Engagement Review by completing our quick online survey or submitting your thoughts to the online forum through the link below. Hurry, consultation closes 5.00pm 2 December!

09.01.2022 UPCOMING IMMUNISATION SESSION Wednesday 2 September 9.30am-12.30pm Memorial Hall, Leongatha... Free influenza immunisations are still available through our $2M COVID-19 Community Support Package. As has been the case since the pandemic started, patients will need to make appointments for the session by contacting our Immunisation team on 5662 9200. Also a friendly reminder that as per state directives unless you have an identified exemption, you will need to wear a mask to the session. Our team is committed to keeping everyone safe and continue to: enforce social distancing at the session complete patient verbal pre-entry questionnaires to ensure they havent been in contact with COVID-19 (to their knowledge) and are well on the day test temperatures via a contactless thermometer ensure hand sanitisation occurs

07.01.2022 Only a few days to go... grants close this FRIDAY (18 September) COVID-19 Visitor Economy Grants are now open but are closing soon. If you operate a tourism business that has experienced a downturn due to COVID-19 and is reliant on the visitor economy you may be eligible for a $1,000 grant (ex GST). ... To find out more please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/covidsupport The COVID-19 Visitor Economy Grants are part of Councils $2M COVID-19 Community Support Package.

07.01.2022 ATTENTION: Bair Street Leongatha Businesses The planned electrical work and associated power outage scheduled for Sunday 30 August has been cancelled. Due to last nights storms AusNet are dealing with power outages across their network and have just advised that they are now unable to support the Bair Street works on Sunday. We will work with AusNet to reschedule as soon as possible. You will be advised of the new date as soon as it is determined. ... We apologise for the late notice and for the inconvenience. This is very unfortunate timing but sadly it is outside of our control.

07.01.2022 PROM RE-OPENING As the roadmap for reopening Victoria begins we have been advised that Wilsons Promontory will be open from Wednesday morning (16 September). At this stage, the park will be open for day visitors only. Camping and accommodation will remain closed. The park will open from 8.00am to 6.00pm daily, with last entry in to the park at 4.00pm.... The store will be open, however the visitors centre will remain closed, with customer service staff based at the entrance instead. BBQs will be open, as well as the toilet blocks at the Norman Beach Car Park and near the General Store.

07.01.2022 It's that time of the week again. See below the latest Council news https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//noticeboard_-_30_no You can also view our Administrators' Message on our website here https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//administrator_messa

06.01.2022 Infrastructure Victoria is bringing together a group of diverse Victorians to participate in a series of conversations about how we can move away from petrol and diesel-powered cars to meet the state's emissions targets. Registrations are now open here: https://www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au//tackling-trans/

06.01.2022 Local businesses are doing it tough right now and need our support. Please click on the link below to view businesses that are open in South Gippsland. Some businesses are open with social distancing measures in place - others are offering take away options or home delivery services. Filter by type (food, retail or service) or filter by postcode to find businesses that are open in your area. Shopping local has never been more important. www.shopsouthgippsland.com.au... If you are a local business and would like to be listed on the site, please complete a short form at: https://form.jotform.com/200828020567047

06.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Customer Service Trainee Located in Leongatha Full Time Fixed Term (12 Months)... Opportunity to gain qualifications and valuable practical experience Current Year 12 / VCAL students encouraged to apply RDO available Not sure what to do once you have completed Year 12? Council is seeking to appoint a Customer Service Trainee. The primary function of this Traineeship is to provide frontline reception and telephone services to residents and visitors to the Shire, assisting with general enquiries, processing payments and providing administrative support to the organisation. The successful candidate for this role will be eligible to undertake a Certificate III in Business Administration, and will have already completed Year 12 (VCE) or equivalent. Our ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic approach to work and their own professional development, they'll have great attention to detail, and strong computer skills. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! To be eligible for a traineeship you must have completed year 12 or equivalent by end of 2020, and not hold any Certificate III level or above. Please note if you have completed VCAL you may still be eligible to apply. Enquiries to Shandal Nelson, Senior Customer Service Officer on (03) 5662 9200. Applications Close midnight Sunday 13 December 2020. For more information please refer to: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/SGSC356

05.01.2022 LOST DOG Does anyone know who this handsome boy belongs to? He was picked up in Moyarra today. He has a microchip but the owner has not been able to be traced. If you can assist, please contact the Shelter on 5658 1900.

05.01.2022 DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS Please dispose of your masks responsibly by putting them in the rubbish bin. These photos were taken at Korumburra Botanic Park and Mossvale Park. Both parks have bins provided. ... If you are somewhere where there are no bins, please take your mask home with you and place it in the bin at home. Dumping masks exposes the community and users of our parks and open spaces to unnecessary risk. Give some thought too to our Parks and Gardens team who have to pick up the used masks. If theyre not picked up they can end up in our waterways and endangering wildlife. In short: put your used masks in the bin. Please.

05.01.2022 This weeks Council News https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//noticeboard_-_7_sep The Administrators Message is also available at: https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au//administrator_messa

04.01.2022 Our phone system is back online, thank you for your patience.

04.01.2022 ROADS CLOSURES - 12.27pm UPDATE Please be advised that the following roads are closed due to last nights storm: *Goldies Road - Loch - re-opened... *Berrys Road - Nyora - re-opened *Henley Street - Nyora - re-opened *Grip Road - Toora (from number 45 through to Victoria Street) Well post updates here as they come to hand.

03.01.2022 Respect is recognising that families come in all forms and should be valued equally. Respect is treating boys and girls as equals. Tell us what Respect is for you in the comments below.... If you need immediate emergency assistance, call 000. If you are in a violent situation or know someone who is experiencing violence please contact; - 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (24hrs) - Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24hrs) - The Orange Door on 1800 319 354 (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday - Friday) #GenerationEquality #respectis #callitout #spreadtheword #16dayscampaign

03.01.2022 As one of the larger employers in the municipality we are very keen to support young people to learn and work locally, and were very excited to recently partner with the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning & Employment Network to promote careers in local government. At their AGM our very own Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Ellis was thankful to talk about her own career journey in local government and how it has taken her to many parts of Victoria and given her the opportunity to work with many different communities and different professional areas. We are thankful to the LLEN for their career cameos which give us the opportunity to share this career option with local people. For further details about the wonderful work the LLEN does and programs available please visit their website: https://sgbcllen.org.au/

03.01.2022 Do you operate a tourism business in South Gippsland that has experienced a downturn due to COVID-19? If you do, you may be eligible for a $1,000 (ex GST) COVID-19 Visitor Economy Grant. The grant aims to help local tourism business that are open to the public and rely on the visitor economy. Grants can be used on services, materials, marketing or industry development but funding should be spent in South Gippsland. The grants are part of Councils $2M Community Support Pack...age. To view the eligibility criteria or to apply, please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/covidsupport

02.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. The aim is to have all Australians celebrating that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet. While celebrations have been difficult this year due to COVID-19 we have been working with the Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group to assist with their Celebration of Indigenous Artists event which is on now! See their flyer pictured below for details.

01.01.2022 This weeks tip on BEing KIND to business: Grab a takeaway coffee or meal from your favourite caf! #bekind #shoplocal Photo credit: Rob Blackburn