Young Achiever Awards
by 7NEWS
The purpose of the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout South Australia, up to and including 29 years of age as of 31 December each year.
No achievement is too small (or big!) and all young people should be applauded for their positive impacts on our local and wider communities.
Nominations are now open, closing Monday 13 December 2021. Find out more here.
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Australian Small Business Awards
Nominations Open
The Australian Small Business Awards (ASBA) is a national recognition program open to small businesses and is free to enter.
The Awards give small businesses new opportunities to expand their horizons by generating exposure and building stronger networks. For many business owners and managers, taking time out to reflect on their achievements is paramount to their future goals.
Businesses that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Have an ABN
- Wholly Australian owned and managed
- Have less than 20 full time employees
- Not a listed company, franchisor, a club, co-operative or non-profit organisation
- Not the recipient of ongoing government funding (i.e. the business is not reliant upon government funding for its operation)
Australians are encouraged to get behind exceptional local businesses and nominate them for the Awards as they create jobs and economic value for our local communities and the entire nation.
More details can be found here.
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Stepping Stones
Family Drug Support
Substance Misuse Limestone Coast is bringing Family Drug Support and their award winning course Stepping Stones to the region.
This is part of SMLC’s continuing support for families and friends who are supporting someone with a drug and or alcohol issue. This is a four-day course to be held over two weekends 13-14 and 27-28 November.
The collective wisdom and experiences of the group is used to work on finding new ways of coping. Assistance available for those with financial hardship.
More information is available here, or get in touch with Sophie Bourchier for a confidential chat on 0429 342 175 or email sophiebourchier@smlc.com.au.
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Discover the Limestone Coast
These School Holidays
With the borders still closed and the weather expecting to warm up over the coming long weekend, thousands of South Australian families are expected to join the convoy to the South East these school holidays.
National Parks and Wildlife Manager Nick McIntyre said the Naracoorte and Tantanoola Caves are a major tourism drawcard for the Limestone Coast region, playing an important role in supporting the regional economy.
“With our COVID Safe Plan and operating arrangements in place, we’ve been able to introduce additional tours to keep pace with the demand, so that as many people as possible can enjoy the unique experience.”
Read the full media release here.
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Attention Seafood Exporters: STAG Survey Now Open
The Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG) works with industry and government to resolve trade and market access barriers experienced by Australian seafood exporters. They also provide market intelligence services and resources to help Australian seafood exporters do business in their key markets.
The Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG) is running a short survey to help make sure they are providing the market intelligence and advice that seafood exporters need. Have your say and tell them about the export challenges you face, and the information that is important to you. Visit the website here.
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Austrade Export Market Development Grant
Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program helps Australian businesses grow their exports in international markets. Recent changes to the EMDG mean it will now be a grant scheme, rather than a reimbursement-based program. This gives exporters more certainty in the funds they will receive over the term of the grant.
Small to medium enterprise exporters can apply for 3 different grants over 8 years for eligible promotion activities. Eligible expenses include:
- maintaining a representative in a foreign country
- short trips to a foreign country
- engaging a consultant to undertake research or promotional activities
- short trips within Australia
- and many others: see more on eligibility here
The grant amount varies based on the ‘tier’ of the applicant. For further information or how to apply, visit the website here. Applications close 30 November 2021.
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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.
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The Snack King
Mount Gambier’s Jake Connells has recently started The Snack King, stocking snacks and drinks from around the world, including chocolates, popcorn, peanut butter and soft drinks.
Orders can be placed online via their website, the Eat Ezy App or in store at The Roadhouse East, Mount Gambier. You can also check out their latest products on Facebook.
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COVID Vaccination Rates and SEIFA
Over the last year and a half, many of us have become “armchair epidemiologists”, checking the news every day for the numbers which have become so important to our daily lives: new COVID cases, deaths and, more recently, vaccinations. In the latest ,id blog, Glenn takes a look at how vaccination rates differ between LGAs – and how this difference bares a strong resemblance to areas of advantage and disadvantage.
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Practice Manager
Holmes Family Dental
Holmes Family Dental located in Mount Gambier are looking for a motivated leader to join their management team and help lead a group of highly skilled professionals.
Skill sets required to succeed in this role are but not limited to:
- Leadership abilities - understanding people and how to build an empowered team
- An easy and happy disposition
- A positive outlook to a busy day
- Flexibility with your hours and tasks
- Must have an open mind to being coached/mentored
- Having attention to detail - this is crucial to your success in this role
- Being organised and understanding prioritisation
- High level computer literacy e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Basic financial knowledge – understanding practice budgets, financial statements and measuring the business. Knowledge of Xero or likes of will be seen as favourable
- Recruitment and training – ongoing training programs for the team and new team member induction
- Experience with Dental Practice Management Software e.g. Ultimo, D4W, Oasis, Exact or likes of
- Marketing – a basic understanding of what today’s market is seeking
- Forward Planning of the business – planning for growth and expansion
- Controlling of targets and how to achieve them
Prior experience in dental and/or medical leadership roles will be considered favourably. Start date is as soon as possible. Find out more here.
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