Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 10 May

Published on 10 May 2022

Customer Service Excellence training for Loddon Shire businesses

Loddon Shire businesses are invited to attend Customer Service Excellence Training with the Institute of Excellence, at 6pm on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at Pyramid Hill College.

The evening will cover a range of topics:

Understand why a customer-centric approach will help you win in business
Effective feedback, online community management and brand reputation protection
Learn how to grow your customer base through reviews and referrals
Help you establish the gaps in your business that hold the greatest opportunities
How to create smart collaborations
Practical examples and demonstrations of the power of social media for your growth

This training is being offered face-to-face and will be free for all Loddon Shire businesses.

Registrations close 1 June 2022.

For further information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 1257 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au

Fire hazard reduction works – expressions of interest

Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable contractors to provide slashing services for residential blocks, Council properties and roadsides as part of Council’s fire hazard reduction program.

Contractors who express interest must complete the expression of interest form and other requested documents as stated on this form.

Further information, including an information pack and expression of interest form, can be obtained by contacting Jayden Baber, OHS Risk Management and Fire Prevention Officer on 0447 044 592 or by email to jbaber@loddon.vic.gov.au

Responses will be received up until 5pm, Thursday 30 June 2022.

Carbon monoxide poisoning alert

The Department of Health has issued an advisory urging people to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Any gas appliance, gas heater, wood heater or fireplace, equipment or items powered with a gas or petroleum engine, have the potential to leak carbon monoxide, especially if they are used incorrectly or are faulty.

This can cause a health risk when they are used in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, such as inside the home or in a caravan.

Energy Safe Victoria recommends that all gas heaters are serviced and tested at least once every two years by a licensed or registered gasfitter.

View the full Department of Health advisory.

Additionally, Energy Safe Victoria has a safety alert list for models of open-flued gas heaters that should be checked by a qualified gas fitter immediately.

You can view the list at the Energy Safe Victoria website.

Startup Central Victoria’s Hackathon: Business Challenge

Startup Central Victoria is inviting community members to learn how to build a business from scratch via the Hackathon: Business Challenge event on Sunday 22 May and Sunday 29 May from 9am to 6pm at La Trobe University Bendigo.

This free in-person event will see you matched with other participants and experts from across central Victoria so you can complete the Hackathon business challenge using your combined skills.

The event is a fun and rewarding opportunity to sharpen your business capabilities and think outside the box. By the end of the Hackathon, your team will understand how a complete, new business can be built using contemporary tools and techniques.

Places are limited. Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday 13 May 2022.

For more information and to register visit the Startup Central Victoria website.

Free financial information sessions

The Brotherhood of St Laurence is offering free online financial information sessions in May and June.

The organisation is currently taking enrolments to participate in the Financial Empowerment and Resilience Network free digital sessions.

The sessions are for anyone who would like to build their financial skills, knowledge, and confidence. Sessions are delivered in English and are for people who manage their own or their family’s finances.

Topics include Keeping safe online, superannuation: understanding your retirement fund, saving and spending, create your financial goals, and build you budget with KASH.

For more information and to register go to the Brotherhood of St Laurence website.