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Wednesday 17th March 2021

AUSTRALIA DAY 2021

Walgett Shire Council’s, School Citizenship Award is held annually to recognise young people (in Years 6-12) who have shown a great level of commitment in their school and the Walgett Shire local community.
The School Citizenship Award is presented to the Student who has made a significant contribution to their school and or local community, as an example nominees may display some of the following qualities of good citizenship;
Being a willing participant in activities and is reliable when given extra responsibilities
Considers the needs of others and shows respect
Cares for the school and the community environment
Enthusiastic in reaching their personal potential and goals
Have leadership qualities
Are active members of the local community
Are committed to enhancing their local community
Nomination forms and associated information must be received by 4.30pm, Friday 18th December 2021. Completed nomination forms should be sent to admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Other Categories in 2022 include:
Citizen of the Year (24 years or over on 26 January 2022)
Young Citizen of the Year (23 years or under on 26 January 2022.)
Health Award
Business Award
Student Citizenship Award (attend a school in the Walgett Shire in years 6 to 12)
Volunteer of the Year Award
Lifetime Achievement Award (60 years of age and over as at 26 January 2022)
Head to our website for more information: https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/australia-day/
or please contact George on (02) 6828 6107.

EVENTS

Remembrance Day 2021
At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post war years and became universally associated with the remembrance of those who died in the First World War.
Walgett Remembrance Day Service will be help in Memorial Park Fox St Walgett starting promptly at 11am, Everyone is welcome to attend. COVID Rules will be in place. The service will still go ahead even if it rains and participants are encouraged to head to the Walgett RSL Memorial Hall (across from the park in Fox St)
Lightning Ridge Remembrance Day Service will be held in Memorial Park Lightning Ridge (Visitor Information Centre) from 10:50am
Annual Mud Crab Raaces Sheepyard Inn - 4th December 2021
Paint the Ridge Read: Saturday 26th March 2022

SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

2021 NSW Local Government elections
Saturday, 04 December 2021
Voting is compulsory at NSW Local Government elections.
https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/.../Local-Government...
Postal voting
Postal vote applications are now open. To apply for a postal vote you can either apply online or download and return a Postal vote application.
Eligibility criteria for local government elections
• You can apply if you:
• will be outside your ward or council area
• will be more than 8km from a polling place
• will be travelling
• are seriously ill, disabled or approaching childbirth (or caring for someone who is).
• have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending
• are in prison or a correctional centre
• will be working
• are a silent elector. Note: You must already be registered with the AEC as a silent elector
• are a person with a disability
• believe that attending will pose a risk to your personal safety or the safety of your family.
• are enrolled in the City of Sydney council.
Apply online for postal vote
https://opva.elections.nsw.gov.au/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Download a postal vote application https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/.../lg-300-postal-vote...
iVote
https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/.../Applying-for-iVote
Eligibility criteria for iVote and telephone voting
You can vote using iVote if you:
• are blind or have low vision
• are unable to vote without assistance or have difficulty voting at a polling place because you have a disability or have difficulties reading
• are a silent elector
• applied for a postal vote but did not receive your postal ballot papers before 5pm on 26 November 2021 (only available eight days before election day)
• live more than 20 kilometres from a polling place, or
• will not be within your council area during election day.
Apply to use iVote
https://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/.../Apply-to-use-the...
Election Workers Wanted

POSITION VACANT

FREE HOSPITALITY TRAINING CATERS FOR SKILLS GAP
Whether it is a first job or a career change, the NSW Government is out to attract job seekers with free training opportunities designed to help fill skill shortages in the hospitality sector. 
The NSW Government this week announced that around 3,000 free training places across 29 different courses were available to study at TAFE NSW and other registered training providers, including barista training, safe food handling, responsible service of alcohol (RSA) and introduction to cooking courses. 
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the free training would help attract more workers to hospitality venues, at a critical time in the sector’s recovery from the pandemic. 
“People from all over the state are lining up to get into pubs and clubs and we want to support those businesses with enthusiastic and skilled staff,” Mr Perrottet said. 
“We know businesses are struggling without the international workforce they depended on pre-lockdown. That’s why opportunities like this are so valuable, filling labour gaps and giving jobseekers the opportunity of a bright future in hospitality.”  
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the sector had been calling out for help to staff venues, and the NSW Government was responding.  
“We’ve opened the doors to the state, and now we want to equip the sector with the confidence to thrive with the rest of the economy,” Mr Lee said. 
“This training not only helps businesses staff venues, but it also opens up career opportunities for people looking to make their start in the once again booming hospitality industry.” 
“There are great career pathways in hospitality; today’s bartender or wait staff can become tomorrow’s pub, bar or restaurant owner.” 
Australian Hotels Association Chief Executive John Whelan said the training had come at the right time as pubs and restaurants dialled up business. 
“The NSW Government is to be congratulated. This comprehensive program provides the skills to build a new era of hospitality – both school leavers and those looking for a career change,” Mr Whelan said. 
This week’s announcement complements the free training already being funded under the joint State and Federal JobTrainer program.
To enrol in a free TAFE hospitality course, visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/skills-served-up
To explore other free hospitality courses available to study, visit: https://bit.ly/3GpNEKW 
TAFE NSW Education Support Worker
Medical Receptionist Collarenebri

Council News

NSW Local Government Youth Week Awards
Walgett Shire Council were named finalists in 3 of a possible 4 categories and took out the prestigious "NSW Best Ongoing Commitment to Local Youth Week Programs 2021" Beating out Camden and Fairfield Councils to claim the top spot!

This is the 14th year in which Walgett Shire Council  Youth and Community teams have been awarded winners of numerous categories of the NSW Local Government Youth Week Awards.

This outcome is reflective of the whole of Council & staff, on behalf of our teams we thank staff that have assisted  in achieving these amazing, consistent outcomes.
 
Congratulations must go specifically to our Community Development Teams, George McCormick, Sandra Bladen, Reburdah Dennis, Team Leaders, Youth Workers, and Library staff across our Shire .
 

2021/2022 NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Walgett Shire Councils Youth and Community Development staff have staged numerous meetings across the Shire over the last year working in collaboration with other services and agencies in forming community working groups to deliver 2021 NAIDOC Week. When planning this event the ongoing situation regarding the covid pandemic, the barriers faced in delivering events, risk of further outbreaks and the current restrictions, guidelines and public health orders have been taken into consideration.
As a result of the consultation and feedback mentioned above Walgett Shire Council and working groups wish to inform that the 2021 celebrations will be merging with the 2022 celebrations.
The NAIDOC theme for this year ‘HEAL COUNTRY’ highlights embracing the cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage.
The combined events will take place July 3rd – 10th 2022 and will include the Opening Ceremony, community events in the three (3) large communities of Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, live entertainment, meals and refreshments, games and activities, prizes and much more.
The combined events in 2022 will also feature the Walgett Shire Council NAIDOC Awards Ceremony.
For more information please contact Council’s Community Development Staff
Aboriginal Liaison Community Development Officer on 6828 6134 or rdennis@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Youth Development Officer Sandra Bladen on 6828 6126 or youthdevelopment@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Manager Community Development George McCormick 6828 6107 or gmccormick@walgett.nsw.gov.au
 
Walgett Outdoor Markets Cancelled
 
The Twilight Walgett Outdoor Markets set down for Saturday 13th November have been cancelled, We appreciate your continued commitment to Walgett Outdoor Markets and we are hoping for a more consistent year in 2022.
 
RFT21/008 Come By Chance Reconstruction and Sealing
Listen to the latest Council Meeting via Audio Recording
Development Approvals
Collarenebri Economic Development Project
News & Updates

GRANTS

NSW GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO REIGNITE VISITOR ECONOMY
The NSW Government will invest more than $8 million in a suite of grant programs to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor economy as the state reopens to visitors.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney and Minister for Trade and Industry Stuart Ayres said the funding would be a significant boost to the visitor economy as travel restrictions lifted.
“This funding will create jobs, enhance the visitor experience, support the return of lifestyle and business events in regional NSW and promote our regions as ‘must-visit’ destinations, generating hundreds of millions in visitor expenditure,” Mr Ayres said.
“These grants are all about assisting NSW tourism operators and event organisers to develop and deliver the best possible visitor experiences and ensure we are the number one state to visit as we reopen to the world post COVID-19.
“Whether it’s to upgrade the standard of accommodation, develop an entirely new visitor experience, stage conferences and regional events, or deliver a compelling destination marketing campaign, these grants will ensure NSW remains top-of-mind for all types of visitors.
“Supporting our tourism operators is a top priority. They are the backbone of the visitor economy – their passion and resilience and incredible diversity of offerings are key to the state’s success.”
The $8.35 million will be delivered through the following programs:
  • $4.1 million Tourism Product Development Fund – to support regional accommodation renewal and new visitor experiences
  • $1.5 million Regional Event Fund – to support new and flagship regional events
  • $2 million Co-operative Marketing Program – leveraging Destination NSW’s new Feel New marketing campaign
  • $750,000 Regional Business Event Development Fund – to create, attract and support new business events for regional NSW
The NSW Government, through Destination NSW, will deliver the grants and support recipients to best manage their project delivery.
For more information on these funding programs and all other support available to businesses, go to www.destinationnsw.com.au/funding.
Regional Event Fund
Small Business Fees & Charges Rebate
Innovate with NBN Grants Program
Strengthening Rural Communities
The Strengthening Rural Communities program aims to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs.
The program criteria are deliberately flexible, and designed to be able to help communities address different needs and opportunities, as and when they emerge.
Projects funded must align with one or more of the following charitable outcomes:
Bringing people and community organisations together to foster stronger, more resilient communities;
Fostering and celebrating a sense of identity, diversity and cultural connection within the community;
Improving community health and social wellbeing;
Enabling people to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to lead and contribute to the prosperity and renewal of their community;
Building a sustainable volunteer base and/or supporting the wellbeing of volunteers;
Celebrating and resourcing volunteer-led efforts;
Increasing access and inclusion for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including remote communities;
Enhancing places where communities gather;
Promoting connection to place and enabling initiatives that champion a community’s social, cultural or economic aspirations;
Increasing capacity and capability of local community organisations to support preparedness and recovery from natural disasters;
Enabling locally-led responses within rural, regional and remote communities endeavouring to reduce the impacts of the changing climate within their community.
Up to $25,000.00 available
Applications close 23 November 2021.

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