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Week beginning 30 May 2022

Leadership Program - Off and Running!


We were thrilled this week to officially kick off the planning for our new Regional Leadership Development Program with a community consultation workshop held in Mount Gambier.
 
Participants enjoyed the opportunity to learn about community leadership in the Limestone Coast and to discuss what the region’s leadership could look like in the future.
 
Peta Crewe, General Manager, Regions at Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) spoke about the origins and journey of the previous Limestone Coast Leadership Program (LCLP) and how that has led to where we are today.
 
We heard from Hayley Neumann, Dr Melissa Fraser and Michael Millhouse, graduates of the LCLP, who shared their highlights and spoke about what their leadership development experiences meant to them.
 
Facilitator Louise Stock then led the cohort through a series of discussion questions based on the leadership development needs of our region.
 
We would like to extend our thanks to all who attended the workshop. It was a very productive session and your input into the planning of our new leadership program is extremely valuable.
 
If you were not able to attend the workshop, it is not too late to have your say! Enter your details here and we will send you a link to the video of the workshop presentations, as well as a questionnaire where you can share your views on community leadership in the Limestone Coast.
 
Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) will be developing and implementing the Regional Leadership Program over the next two years thanks to State Government funding. The program will see more than 60 current and future leaders in the Limestone Coast enhance their skills, form stronger community connections, and create a diverse leadership network across the region.
 
For enquiries regarding the Regional Leadership Development Program, please contact Jess Carolane, on (08) 8723 1057 or email jess@rdalc.org.au

South Australian Budget
 

The South Australian Government released its budget yesterday (Thursday 2 June 2022), outlining the following for the Limestone Coast. 
  • $11.4 million over three years to build and operate six new mental health beds at Mount Gambier Hospital
  • $8 million over three years to upgrade the Mount Gambier Hospital emergency department
  • $8 million over four years towards redevelopment of the Naracoorte Hospital
  • $6 million over four years to create long-term forestry research and development capability at Mount Gambier
  • $5.3 million over four years to provide funding certainty for the Keith and District Hospital
  • $5 million in 2023-24 to upgrade Mount Gambier TAFE SA facilities and equipment for the reintroduction of courses where there are identified shortages in the region
  • $4.6 million over four years for two dedicated drug and alcohol detox beds in Mount Gambier Hospital
  • $800,000 over three years to review and develop the next Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan.

You can read the 2022 - 2023 budget here. 

Business Networking with ASBAS


Over 200 guests attended the recent ASBAS Luncheon in Adelaide. Representatives from Councils, businesses, industry groups and RDAs had the opportunity to hear from:
  • Andrea Michaels, MP Minister for Small and Family Business
  • Damien Halliday, Regional Manager AusIndustry
  • Channel 7’s Sunrise host, David Koch
  • Mayor Claire Boan, City of Port Adelaide.
The presenters delivered insightful advice to businesses, impacts of COVID-19, global trends and the future of businesses in Australia.
 
We would like to thank the ASBAS team for inviting RDALC along, and look forward to more collaboration opportunities in the future.

Come and have your say at Country Cabinet Limestone Coast


The Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, together with State Government Ministers and Chief Executives, will visit the Limestone Coast on 8 and 9 June 2022 as part of Country Cabinet, to learn about what’s important to people living, working and doing business in the region.

Country Cabinet brings the Limestone Coast community and State Government together to talk about issues in the region that matter to you.

On 8 June, join Premier Peter Malinauskas and cabinet Ministers for a community BBQ and forum at Blue Lake Golf Club in Mount Gambier. The BBQ starts at 5.30pm, followed by the forum from 6.15 - 7.30pm, where you can ask your important questions.

The Premier, Ministers and Chief Executives will also meet with local stakeholders and businesses around the region on Thursday 9 June.

Registrations for the event are now open - book here!

For more information and to register, visit the website here. 

Growing Gender Equity Through Governance

Growing Gender Equity Through Governance aims to help women across Australia take on a leadership role within their communities with specific emphasis on engaging women from regional and rural areas and women from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in governance and leadership.

Participating women will receive ongoing professional and peer support, and will be encouraged and equipped to reach for leadership positions, including a role as a Chair.

Join us to learn all about whether becoming a community director is right for you, how to get on a board, and how to excel in your role.

To be held on Thursday 30 June 2022 from 10am - 4pm ACST at the Southgate Motel - 175 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier SA 5290. 

This is a free workshop. Please note that positions in this training program are strictly limited, so register as soon as you can. Find out more here. 

My Generation - Part 2


Last week we started our in depth look at the the five generations that make up Australia's workplaces. 
  • Maturists - born pre 1945
  • Baby Boomers - born between 1946 and 1964
  • Generation X - born between 1964 and 1980
  • Millennials/Generation Y - born between 1981 and 1995
  • Generation Z - born after 1995
These groups all have a very distinct set of values, work aspirations, buying motivations, and customer service preferences and this week, you can find out more about the sensational Generation X*.
 
(*Some of the RDALC team may or may not belong to this generation). 

Workforce Planning Tool – Launcing Soon

 
This new free and confidential interactive resource from the Aged Care Industry Council has been specifically designed with and for aged care providers in Australia. It is relevant to both residential and community care settings.
 
The Workforce Planning Tool will enable aged care providers to create a strategic workforce plan so that they can effectively build their staffing models to provide holistic, human-centred and quality care to older people throughout Australia.
 
The online launch will be held on 8 June 2022 (11.30am – 12.15pm). You can book to attend the launch here.

To discover more resources for the aged care sector, please visit the website here.

WiBRD Mastermind Masterclass

Pricing – The Psychology & Strategies with Melissa Browne


Join Melissa Browne at her Psychology of Pricing Workshop that's both theoretical and practical. Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD) assure us that you will walk away with the tools you need to make decisions around pricing in your business as well as work on your existing pricing.

Where: The Commodore
When: Wednesday 15 June 2022
Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Cost: Member: $75 including GST plus booking fee
Non-Member: $105 including GST plus booking fee

Register here

Upcoming Webinars & Online Workshops
Redundancy – What You Need to Know
Business Australia
Tuesday 7 June
Register here

Productivity in Australian Manufacturing
BDO Australia
Wednesday 8 June
Register here
 
Customer Service
BusinessSA
Thursday 9 June
Register here
 
WiBRD Masterclass: Copywriting – The Psychology of Words, with Anita Siek of Wordfetti
Women in Business and Regional Development (WiBRD)
Thursday 9 June
Register here

Marketing Automation: Email Effectiveness Workshop
General Assembly
Thursday 9 June
Register here
 
Intro to Digital Marketing
General Assembly
Thursday 9 June
Register here
 
Discover Business SA
BusinessSA
Friday 10 June
Register here

 
2022 SATA Workshop #2 – How to Enter
Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA)
Tuesday 14 June
Register here
 
In Conversation with Wallmans Lawyers
Tourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA)
Wednesday 15 June
Register here
 
How Does the Federal Budget Affect My Business?
Business Australia
Wednesday 15 June
Register here
 
Talent Attraction and Retention
Economic Development Australia (EDA)
Wednesday 15 June
Register here
 
Conflict Management
Business SA
Thursday 16 June
Register here
 
Cyber Tips to Protect Your Business This Tax Time
Business Australia
Thursday 16 June
Register here
 
8 Essentials for Success in Your Business
Business Australia
Thursday 16 June
Register here
 
For more business specific webinars click here >

One Week To Go!


Presenting the finalists and award winners for the 2021 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards, the Gala Dinner is set to be a night to remember. To be held on Friday 10 June 2022 at The Barn, Mount Gambier.

As a hugely popular event, tickets are limited so don’t miss your opportunity and book now. For all ticket purchase information head to www.gttia.com

This year, thanks to sponsors C3 GTTIAA are able to provide a shuttle bus service for attendees to make sure they are Home Safe after the event. Portland Return Service (travelling via Heywood) - $10 per seat. Mount Gambier Return Shuttle Service – $5 per seat. Find out how to book your seat here.

Current South Australian COVID Regulations

For information on testing, if you have tested positive or are a close contact, visit the SA Health website for information here. A full list of requirements regarding testing and quarantine of people who have been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19 is available here.

Close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case are eligible to collect a Rapid Antigen Test kit from a nominated collection point. Find out more here.

For more information on vaccination clinic opening hours, and to book an appointment click here. For information on how to add proof of your vaccination status to the mySAGOV app, click here. 

You can also call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 from 8am to 8pm everyday.

Dan's Car Detailing


Recently moved to Mount Gambier from Victoria, Dan’s Detailing Service is a mobile service to professionally detail your cars, motorbikes, caravans, boats and horse floats in your driveway or business. From full interior only details to cut and polishing to remove minor scratch/scuff marks, old signage and restoration of tired paint work. Check them out on Facebook, or give Daniel a call on 0407 972 871.

 

Public Art and Design Grant - July 2022 Round


This grant supports the concept development and commissioning of small-scale public art projects by professional practicing South Australian artists.

Projects in the public realm may be functional or non-functional, permanent or temporary. They may be undertaken through a collaborative approach between artists and other design professionals or may be realised with the involvement of community members, either through consultation or participation.
In this category, organisations can apply for two types of project activity:
  • concept development by artists
  • commissioning of new public art works for presentation in high-profile and accessible locations in South Australia.
Grants up to $15,000 are available in the July 2022 Round, which closes on 4 July. More details can be found here.

Fostering Integration Grants 


The Fostering Integration Grants Scheme (FIGS) 2022 round is open for applications until AEST 9.00pm 14 June 2022. The underlying principles of FIGS are to:
  • assist migrants to integrate into Australian social, economic and civic life
  • support small culturally diverse community organisations and groups in Australia that provide cultural activities, and community programs and events
  • build upon Australia’s multicultural success with a particular focus on building social cohesion
This year the FIGS will provide up to $5m for grants between $15,000 and $100,000 for projects which support the integration or capacity building of recently-arrived migrants and multicultural communities, as well as up to $2.5m for grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for projects to support the minor fit out, extension or upgrade of existing community spaces and amenities.
 
For more information about the FIGS round, including Grant Opportunity Guidelines, visit the Community Grants Hub here.
 

Friends Champion Grant 


The inaugural Friends Champion Grant is now open, offering a champion grant of up to $3600, which is open to not for profit groups located in, or providing services to the Limestone Coast. This grant is available for charitable projects in the Limestone Coast which have a focus on community health and well-being, education, welfare, the arts, inclusion, animal welfare, community development, religion and the environment.

Applications are to be completed online and submitted by 5.00pm on 26 June. The application form can be found on their website here. Please ensure you read the guidelines prior to submitting your application. Further details about the inaugural Friends Champion Grant  is available on the Stand Like Stone website here. 

If you would like to talk to us about your application, please contact the Stand Like Stone office at info@standlikestone.com.au or (08) 7701 9259.

Expanding Indigenous - Owned Tourism Ventures


As part of the Indigenous Tourism Fund (ITF), this round of grants aims to increase the number of Indigenous-owned tourism products available in the market and encourage the development of Indigenous-owned tourism businesses and Indigenous community organisations.

Eligible activities include: 
  • purchase of plant and equipment
  • minor capital work
  • product development
  • IT equipment and software purchase or development 
  • production of marketing activities
Grants are capped at:
  • $50,000 for Indigenous-owned tourism businesses.
  • $100,000 for Indigenous community organisations.
Applications close 14 June. Find out more here. 

Searching for a Grant? 
RDALC provides free access to the Limestone Coast Grant Finder to all businesses, Local Government, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available across our region.
 
Visit the Limestone Coast Grant Finder here >

The 2021 Census of Population and Housing was conducted on 10 August 2021. Since then the team at .id have been waiting patiently for the Australian Bureau of Statistics to process the data for release. This normally takes about 10 months, so they have been expecting a release date around June 2022.

The team at .id (and at RDALC) are super excited as we have a release date! The ABS has announced that the first release of Census data will be on 28 June 2022. 

This will include a lot of datasets in standard ABS products such as Quickstats and also – more importantly for .id and its users  – the underlying raw dataset. This forms the basis for the update of the demographic information tools, particularly the Local Government community profiles and social atlases, but also the population forecasts, housing monitors and economic profiles. The Census data also support the .id living in place tool.
Find the full blog from .id here >

Kilns Forklift Driver

Timberlink

About the company:

Timberlink Australia is a leading edge international producer of softwood timber products for both domestic and export markets. Timberlink has grown to become a modern, multi-country business that employs almost 550 people, delivering scale and flexibility. Timberlink states that "Our focus is on growing value not volume. Our strategy for success isn’t complicated; we continue to build a professional, high performing, customer focused business".

About the role:

Timberlink's South Australian mill is situated in Tarpeena (about 20 minutes from Mount Gambier) and currently has over 200 employees on site.

Due to continued growth in the business, they are now searching for a skilled Kilns Forklift Driver to join their team working on a 7 day (5 shifts per week) rotating roster between day, afternoon, and night shift. The Kilns Forklift Driver will be responsible for achieving production timelines and working within a small team of people to safely achieve targeted production outcomes.

With the $90 million capital improvement project well underway, this thriving facility will continue to evolve, becoming one of the most modern sawmilling manufacturing facilities in Australia – a simply amazing time to join the Timberlink family and showcase your outstanding manufacturing and leading capabilities.

What Timberlink require you to have:

  • An outstanding safety record and an ability to coach safe behaviour in others
  • Forklift licence with previous experience working around lengths preferred but not essential (such as timber, steel, aluminium, awkward freight)
  • Proven leadership skills
  • An ability to maintain production outputs whilst working unsupervised for long periods
  • An eye for detail and accuracy
  • Own car and licence
  • The ability to interpret and follow production schedules
  • Exceptional communication, numeric and literacy skills
  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic

What Timberlink can offer you:

  • Pathways through structured on the job and off the job training
  • Excellent working conditions
  • Opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated team

Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, and they encourage all applicants with the right to work in Australia to apply (Australian residency or a valid Australian work visa).

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to careers@timberlinkaustralia.com.au

To find our more about Timberlink, visit their website here.

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