Loddon Shire Mayoral Column 8 February
Published on 08 February 2022
Re-engaging Volunteers in Rural Towns Project
Volunteers are the backbone behind communities across the Loddon Shire, and Council would like to hear from our volunteers as part of the Re-engaging Volunteers in Rural Towns Project.
Funded by Regional Development Victoria, the project supports the re-engagement and development of volunteers following disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project will focus on understanding volunteer needs and gaps, re-engaging volunteers, engaging more young volunteers, volunteer training and resources, and developing a community-based Volunteer Strategy.
As part of the project, Council would like to hear options and ideas from volunteers and volunteer organisations/community groups/clubs to understand what is most important for a sustainable and vibrant culture of volunteering in Loddon Shire.
This includes completing a short survey.
Additionally, there will be upcoming focus group discussions, volunteer training activities, testing of volunteer resources and an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Volunteer Strategy.
Project Worker Lisa McCoy will also be in touch with key volunteer organisations/community groups/clubs to invite involvement.
If you have any questions or information you would like to share, please contact Lisa McCoy on 0428 644 070 or email lisa@locallogicplace.com.au
Lake Boort region Masterplan online workshop
Funding has been previously secured for the development of a Masterplan for the Lake Boort region and concept designs, to inspire visitation, engagement and appreciation of the site, taking in feedback from all user groups.
Members of the public are invited to attend a 60-minute online workshop this Friday 11 February from 12pm to 1pm, to hear of the opportunity, and preview draft concept designs for the Masterplan.
The Masterplan is being developed by Aspect Studios, one of Australia’s leading landscape architects.
You can join the workshop here.
If you have any questions regarding the project please email loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.au
Free COVIDSafe Plan support for small/medium businesses
The Victorian Government is offering a free support service for small to medium businesses to ensure their COVIDSafe Plan is up to date and reflects current COVIDSafe settings.
This service can be used to create a COVIDSafe Plan or to review an existing one. It will not be used for compliance or enforcement purposes.
Every Victorian business must have a COVIDSafe Plan to help protect workers and customers from COVID-19.
Information forums will provide updates on the latest COVIDSafe Plan information and mandatory requirements, as well as tips on how to implement the Plan in your business.
Workshops are available for forum participants if you would like more help or advice.
Upcoming information sessions will be held today, Tuesday 8 February at 2pm and Thursday 10 February at 10am.
To sign up for an information forum, please complete and submit your details online.
Outdoor exercise equipment classes at Boort and Wedderburn
To help support use of the Healthy Heart of Victoria-funded outdoor fitness equipment in Boort and Wedderburn, community members are invited to join in a free exercise session with a qualified personal trainer. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome.
Classes at Boort will be held at Nolen’s Park from 8 February until 31 March on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.15 am and 5.30pm to 6.15pm, as well as on Thursdays from 10.30am to 11.15am and 5.30pm to 6.15pm.
At Wedderburn, outdoor exercise equipment classes will continue to take place at Soldiers Memorial Park from 10 February until 4 March on Thursdays from 11am to 12pm and on Fridays from 4pm to 5pm.
For more information please contact Steph Mein on 0477 530 905 or email smein@loddon.vic.gov.au
Inglewood Women on Farms Gathering
Registrations will open soon for the three-day Women on Farms Gathering to be held in Inglewood from Friday 25 March to Sunday 27 March, which will bring more than 200 farming women from around Victoria together.
The weekend will start on the Friday from 1pm with a market showcasing local Loddon producers, and then tea at St Mary's Primary School with women sharing their stories around the theme Revitalised. Saturday morning features workshops, guest speakers and tours around the local areas in the afternoon.
The weekend will also include a dinner at the Inglewood Town Hall and a fashion parade, Ecumenical church service and a meeting at the Inglewood Town Hall for the final main inspirational speakers.
To find out more, visit the Women on Farms Gathering Facebook page.