Weekly update - Friday 19 July, 2024

Published on 19 July 2024

JULY COUNCIL MEETING

The July Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 July at 6pm.

The agenda will be available to view at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/councilmeetings

The meeting will be held in-person at the Maryborough Community Hub and is open to the community to attend.

The meeting will also be livestreamed to our Facebook page and a video will be available at the above web address following the meeting.

DELEDIO FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

We have been successful in securing $1 million through the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports and Infrastructure Program for the pavilion upgrade project.

With the current clubrooms not fit for use, together with the local community, we’ve been advocating for funding for this project over many years.

A big shout out to the Deledio Reserve Pavilion Dunolly group for all their advocacy efforts and their support in preparing the funding applications.

Thanks also to the Council staff involved in compiling the funding applications.

We now await the outcome of a $2 million funding application through the Federal Government’s Play Our Way Fund program.

Watch this space!

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently inviting community feedback on the following projects that support access for all in local sport:

• Draft Fair Access Policy 
• This Girl Can

Feedback on both items closes at 3pm, Friday 26 July (please note extended date).

To provide input visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/accessforall

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Applications for our Community Grant program for 2024 are now open.

The Community Grants program is a fantastic opportunity for community groups and organisations to seek funding for community led projects.

There are four categories for Community Grants:

• Community Development - increase participation, build organisation capacity, events, business cases for new initiatives
• Creativity and Innovation - arts, use of tech, education, incubating creativity
• Physical Infrastructure - building improvements, equipment, design of infrastructure/prep work
• Climate Action - reducing emissions, community adapting, mental and social resilience

  Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26 July. Be sure to contact our team before submitting your application.

  To find out more and to apply, visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/communitygrants2024

  EXHIBITION OPENING AT GALLERY

  Everyone is welcome to attend the opening of the Expressions exhibition at Central Goldfields Art Gallery tomorrow, Saturday 20 July at 2pm.

  The exhibition presents all twelve winners of the prestigious Expressions national art prize from leading contemporary Australian art quilters. The award-winning art quilts – all made from wool - are on loan from the National Wool Museum in Geelong.

  The Expressions exhibition will be on display until 13 October 2024.

  Central Goldfields Art Gallery is located at the Old Fire Station, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough. The Gallery is open from Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm, and entry is free.

  For more information, visit www.centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au 

   

  ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH – WE NEED YOU!

  Energy Breakthrough is just round the bend in November. 

  The award-winning community event is operated by a small team of staff and an army of fantastic volunteers. 

  By participating in EB, community groups can contribute to a vital community event and gain fundraising support for their local group/club.

  Expressions of interest are now open for community groups to get involved.  Opportunities range from track set up to bin fairies. 

  Head to www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/EnergyBreakthrough-EOI to find out how you can contribute. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING

We, along with local community organisations, are working together to ensure every child in our Shire has the change to grow up safe, healthy and confident.

To support our local families, we’ve pulled together all the fantastic activities and events you can get involved in during term three.

See our term three children’s programming calendar for more information or follow The Nest Facebook page for updates: 

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please visit: 

www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies 

TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below.

Tender documents can be downloaded from e-Procure, accessible via Council's website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders