Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 21 June
Published on 21 June 2022
Volunteer skill development workshops
If you’re a new volunteer or a volunteer who is interested in refreshing your skills/knowledge, you’re encouraged to attend a Volunteer Skill Development Workshop, which will be held in Boort, Inglewood, Pyramid Hill and online starting from Monday 27 June.
These no-cost workshops are open to interested volunteers in the Loddon Shire and will discuss Governance, Meeting Procedures and Engaging Young Volunteers.
Workshops will be held:
- Monday 27 June from 6.15pm to 7.30pm at the Boort Resource and Information Centre (BRIC)
- Tuesday 28 June from 6.15pm to 7.30pm at Inglewood Community Neighbourhood House
- Wednesday 29 June from 6.15pm to 7.30pm at the Pyramid Hill Senior Citizens Centre
- An online session (via Zoom) on Wednesday 6 July from 7pm to 8pm
If you would like to know more about the workshop or to register your attendance, please contact Lisa McCoy on 0428 644 070 or email lisa@locallogicplace.com.au
Kindergarten enrolments open 1 July
Enrolments for three and four-year-old kindergarten in Loddon Shire for 2023 will open from next Friday 1 July.
Enrolments can be completed online or by contacting Council’s Early Years Team on 03 5494 1201. The online form is available from Council's website.
Staff are also happy to discuss their kindergarten programs or any questions with prospective families.
Loddon Shire Council's aim at kindergarten is for children to learn about themselves, who they are and what they can achieve, and to like the individual that they are. Kindergarten programs are designed to meet the needs of their local families.
All kindergarten programs work with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. This makes sure the programs are appropriate for children's ages, needs and interests.
Enrolments are open until Wednesday 31 August.
Information regarding kindergartens in Loddon Shire, including enrolment, is also available from Council's website.
Loddon Valley Arts Trail EOIs closing soon
A quick reminder that expressions of interest for the first official Loddon Valley Arts Trail, launching on 22 to 23 October this year, close at 5pm 30 June 2022.
Council is currently accepting expressions of interest from across the Loddon Valley from both local artists and venues that are willing to host artists.
Submit an expression of interest
For more information contact the Loddon Visitor Information Centre on 03 5494 1257 or email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au
Webinar: Connectivity and telecommunication tips for rural businesses
Startup Central Victoria will be holding a free webinar on Thursday 23 June at 7.30pm around maximising connectivity and saving dollars for farmers and rural businesses.
Titled Connectivity and telecommunication tips for rural businesses, the webinar will include Grant Sutton from Ag Cloud who will provide some free tips and how to navigate this complex topic, and potentially save dollars.
For more information and to register for the webinar visit the event page.
Small Business Energy Saver Program
Sustainability Victoria, in partnership with the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) are encouraging small businesses to reduce their running costs and reduce possible emissions through the Small Business Energy Saver Program.
The program provides small businesses with a discount that covers up to 85 per cent of the full equipment and installation cost when upgrading to more energy-efficient equipment.
The CVGA can work with you to identify which equipment your business is eligible to be upgraded. To be eligible, small businesses must have one to 19 employees (full-time equivalent) and be in a commercial (non-residential) premises.
A range of equipment upgrades are eligible for the discount, including replacement of inefficient electric and gas hot water systems, upgrading to efficient room reverse cycle air-conditioners, installation of energy-efficient refrigerator display cabinets, and more.
For more information visit the CVGA website.