Wimmera Development Association Inc in Horsham, Victoria | Regional website

Wimmera Development Association Inc

Locality: Horsham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5381 6500

Address: 62 Darlot St 3400 Horsham, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Hows your connectivity, or lack thereof? We want to hear the good and the bad ...

24.01.2022 Your feedback helps us advocate for the coverage the region deserves ... Survey: https://form.jotform.co/201191468111850 Full details: https://wda.org.au/news

23.01.2022 The Wimmera Development Association office will be unattended until further notice. Please direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member listed below: Chris Sounness, executive director on 0409 559 364 or [email protected] Sara Barron, settlement support on 0418 964 050 or [email protected]... Project managers Mark Fletcher on 0437 816 505 or [email protected] Jessica Grimble on 0429 811 744 or [email protected] Vernetta Taylor on 0419 114 274 or [email protected] Centre for Multicultural Youth Jodie Mathews on 0419 742 574 or [email protected]

23.01.2022 Understanding rights and responsibilities is key to peak performance on a committee or board. Take your performance to the next level. Information night registrations open: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAkdeuurjgiGNVUBcRVJhW94GM9Wu-Gq

23.01.2022 Has working or learning from home impacted your home internet connectivity? Survey: https://form.jotform.co/201118906587863 Full details: https://wda.org.au/news

21.01.2022 Are you a business owner and want to have a say in the support initiatives created for you and for this region? Complete the ABEIS survey here: https://surveys.remplan.com.au/s3/REMPLAN-COVID-19-ABEIS More details: https://wda.org.au/

18.01.2022 We encourage anyone who has an existing business small or large, or an idea for a business in the food industry, to attend one of the free Innovation Inspiration workshops Learn more about the Wimmera Food Innnovation Program - providing support to lift the capabilities and capacity of your business, to further ideas and tap into new and emerging revenue streams. Places at our two remaining inspiration workshops are still available; more: https://www.beanstalkagtech.com/wimmera-food-innovation

18.01.2022 Supporting migrants to access MyGov services is the aim of a new Wimmera Settlement Services project: Story Wimmera Mail-Times || with Services Australia

17.01.2022 There are a number of opportunities available across the Wimmera Southern Mallee region. Jump online to register your interest.

16.01.2022 Do you feel unwell with Coronavirus symptoms? Make sure you book in to get tested, and stay at home: Before your test and After your test, and until you get the results. ... It usually takes up to 3 days to receive test results. See more

16.01.2022 Are you an events organiser? Have you registered?

15.01.2022 2018 Wimmera Business of the Year Smallaire is kicking goals! Here they talk about the Regional Development Victoria grant that helped grow their business and create jobs.

15.01.2022 Theres no simple solution ... how do you think the Wimmera can best support its migrant community?

14.01.2022 Producers and shoppers have a platform to sell and buy local goods with The Wimmera Visit Grampians Visit Melbourne

14.01.2022 The impacts are significant ...

13.01.2022 You can show your support - with or without splashing the cash.

13.01.2022 Can you relate? We want to hear your experience (anonymously); contact 0491 628 338 or email [email protected] to book a time to chat.

13.01.2022 Wimmera Development Association-lead research aims to understand what supports parents and caregivers have throughout the period of working and learning from home, and what more you need or want. Register to participate via 0491 628 338; details: https://wda.org.au/news

13.01.2022 WDA wants to provide the opportunity for businesses to build capacity, create connections and to develop sustainable operations that have the potential to both use and add value to local produce.

10.01.2022 Join us on Monday 10 August at 7pm, for the first of four webinar presentations focusing on the four key recommendations for Community Sport in the region. Register via the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly website at wrsa.org.au

09.01.2022 The Longy College DATA Farm Innovation Centre is open! Congratulations! Wimmera Development Association is proud of its association with this important project. Story Wimmera Mail-Times:

09.01.2022 "I feel safe, comfortable and feel connected to the town." Hear Thablays story here: #refugeeweek #yearofwelcome #nhill #thisismystory #RefugeeWeek2020 ... Wimmera Settlement Services

09.01.2022 REGRETTABLY DIVERSITY DAY EVENT (22 MARCH 2020) HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS DIRECTIVES RE: COVID-19 AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS OF CROWDS OVER 500 PEOPLE.

08.01.2022 Wimmera Development Association created the initial business case for a pulse protein manufacturing plant in Horsham. Story Wimmera Mail-Times Stock & Land

07.01.2022 WDA is working behind the scenes to drive and support a number of initiatives for our businesses and groups, and for people.

07.01.2022 Ever wondered what happens within the offices of WDA?

06.01.2022 And now for some good news ... The new Rainbow Radar is almost ready! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for information coming soon on how the radar works, how... to access the data and how it will benefit you. Bureau of Meteorology Wimmera Development Assocation Inc Hindmarsh Shire Council

06.01.2022 The current COVID-19 event is having a significant economic impact on businesses and communities across the region. Businesses have been impacted by restrictions and lost revenue and this will flow on effects to other parts of the local economy. A national economic impact study is being conducted by respected economic modelling consultant REMPLAN, using methodology understood by the State Government. This is to gain an insight into change of employment and economic impact at ...an industry scale, and how these impacts vary from state to state and region to region. The information gathered in this survey will assist identifying the support needed and opportunities for future recovery. To help us better understand the regional economic impacts of COVID-19 we encourage all businesses to fill in the survey. You can access the survey here: https://www.remplan.com.au/covid-19-australian-business-e/ See more

05.01.2022 What does the future of the Wimmera and southern Mallee look like to you? A Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Partnership project is seeking your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZLZRG8X

05.01.2022 Its been a long time coming - but its here! You can also read more about the Rainbow radar project via ABC Wimmera: https://www.abc.net.au//bom-victoria-rainbow-weat/12103014 Agriculture Victoria Bureau of Meteorology Hindmarsh Shire Council

05.01.2022 As students and teachers prepare to return to the classroom, a federal inquiry into the challenges of education for regional students has ramped up calls for submissions. More: https://wda.org.au/news

05.01.2022 Latest info coming in.

04.01.2022 CROSS BORDER UPDATE Thank you all for your patience today. The new SA Order for entry to South Australia has kept us all on our toes - especially the requiremen...t for testing every 7 days which was a surprise for us all. Ive been in regular contact today with the Cross Border Commissioner, a number of key representatives along the state border and the SA Govt. We are working through the issues, hopefully tomorrow will be easier. Heres an update on a few key matters that have been most topical today. TESTING REQUIREMENTS Were still working through the issue of COVID testing every seven days for cross border community members. This has been raised at the highest level in SA Health and we will continue to pursue it tomorrow. At this stage you can get tested on the major highway border crossing points between 8am and 4pm. However, I believe one point ran out of tests today, trucks were being turned around, and the limited hours is creating issues for truckies that may cross the border at any time. This isnt working for SA either as they cant get fuel or goods into the South East. Not being able to access asymptomatic testing in Victoria is also problematic, and further, testing is limited or just not available at all in Victorian cross border communities. We have raised this with the Victorian Govt. All I can really say at the moment is there is a lot of people working on it and Ill keep you updated if (when) things change. TESTING EXEMPTION FOR CHILDREN To clarify, children under the age of 16 are exempt from the testing requirement on entry to SA. See clause 14, section 4, part c in the SA Order here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au//Emergency-Management-Cross CASTERTON IS WITHIN THE 40KM LIMIT The SA map drawing team are getting their rulers out and were hopeful a corrected map showing Casterton rightly within the 40km the border will be issued soon. OTHER ISSUES There are many individual issues that we are working through. Its really hard for me to keep up with the many messages to different posts I get on FB, so please forgive me if I miss something. If you dont hear from me against your comment, please send me an email as its much easier to keep on top of (my awesome staff wont let me lose track of it!): [email protected] Thanks for your understanding. Thanks also to everyone for your patience with SA Police. Theyre doing a great job under really tough circumstances and are learning the rules just like us. Lets be kind and try to work though this together.

04.01.2022 How is working and learning from home impacting you and your family? If you are interested in participating in a confidential interview to share your views, wed love to hear from you. Please contact 0491 628 338 or email [email protected] to book a time to chat. Full details: https://wda.org.au/news

04.01.2022 Are you prepared to advance yourself and your community to the next phase of the COVID-19 response? Register for Leadership Wimmeras FREE lunchtime series: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUrde6rqzouGNZ29k1a0KL-iID8xaPy4

01.01.2022 Feel good Friday ... how great is this?!

01.01.2022 THIS WEEK | BCG (Birchip Cropping Group) will provide an update on the progress and results of its on-farm telecommunications project and future plans to improve farm connectivity across the Wimmera Mallee. The webinar is at 1pm on Thursday, September 17. Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0P5KaUV3SX-OQwH2v3JjLQ

01.01.2022 This study will assist with future planning and developments in preparation for new industries looking to enter the region."

01.01.2022 The Wimmera Development Association is proud to be involved with Fridays International Womens Day breakfast in Horsham.