Goyder YAC is bringing back its famous Trick or Treat trail back to the Eudunda Centenary Gardens. Not only will there be the spooky trail for kids of all ages to enjoy and bbq tea available but there will also be a FREE Outdoor Cinema Event following at 8pm. Bring a picnic blanket or bean bags and enjoy a night out, under the stars, at the movies with the screening of a surprise Halloween movie that everyone will enjoy. Its is going to be a SPOOKTACULAR night in Eudunda!

The Central Mid North STARCLUB Program is a joint initiative of the Office for Recreation and Sport and three Local Government Areas.
Participating Councils are:

• Regional Council of Goyder,
• Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council
• Wakefield Regional Council.

The STARCLUB Program Officer is an important community sport and active recreation resource and is able to support and assist local clubs and associations in many ways, including:

• Work with clubs and associations on strategies to maintain or increase their memberships
• Increase awareness of funding opportunities available to the sport and active recreation community
• Develop strategies and policies with clubs and associations that encourage safe and supportive environments
• Facilitate a range of training and development opportunities for coaches, officials and volunteers in clubs and associations
• Work with clubs and associations on strategies to recruit, retain and reward volunteers
• Advocate for and liaise on behalf of clubs and associations with Council, State Sporting Organisations and other interested parties

The STARCLUB Program Officer works with the community to:

• Develop and maintain a strong, vibrant sporting and active recreation culture
• Increase community participation in sport and active recreation
• Improve the quality of sport and active recreation opportunities
• Develop and maintain well managed sustainable sporting and active recreation clubs and associations

Clubs and associations are encouraged to utilise the Starclub Program Club Development Services to achieve club excellence and sustainability. This voluntary, free, online program is recognised throughout the State sports industry as a best practice governance model and highly regarded by organisations looking to invest in the sport and active recreation sector. To find out how the Central Mid North STARCLUB Program Officer may assist your club or association contact Samantha Freeman on sfreeman@goyder.sa.gov.auor call 0429 694 169

Check out the great training that is available for you and your club/organisation below-

 

 

NOMINATIONS FOR THE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN

Each year the Regional Council of Goyder seeks nominations from the Goyder community for the following 3 categories- 

• Citizen of the Year Award
• Young Citizen of the Year Award
• Community Event of the Year Award

Nominations are now open for community members, and groups, to nominate someone who makes a real difference in your town and to give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.

The Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or given an outstanding service over a number of years, to a local community over and above normal employment duties.

Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as; education, health, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.

Nomination forms are now available on the Council website and the Eudunda and Burra Council offices. You can also nominate online at citizenoftheyear.com.au

Nominations close Friday 15th of November 2019.

The staff and volunteers at the Burra and Goyder Visitor Information Centre (BGVIC) are very excited to announce the launch of the new ‘Visit Burra and Goyder" website. Full of information about events, attractions and businesses in the Goyder Region, the website is the ideal starting point for people looking to find out what’s happening in this part of the world and what we have to offer our visitors.

They would love to get your feedback as the website is further developed. Please email the BGVIC at burravisitorcentre@bigpond.com or call on 8892 2154 if you have any further suggestions that will assist us to showcase the Goyder region.

HERE IS SOME INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR WEEKEND......

Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT)
 

The Tackling Tough Times Together grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.

Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.

Three tiers of grants are available:

• Up to $20,000 – projects to be finalised within 18 months of approval;
• Up to $60,000 – projects to be finalised within 18 months of approval;
• Up to $150,000 – applications for this tier are by Expression of Interest, and multi-year projects (up to three years) are welcomed. Applicants must speak with the TTTT team to discuss their project before applying.

SPRING IS HERE AND GOYDER COMES ALIVE WITH AN ARRAY OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE REGION FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY SO CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES AND JOIN US FOR OUR FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY EVENTS. CHECK OUT SOME OF THE EVENTS AVAILABLE BELOW.....