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16 April 2021 Newsletter

ANZAC Day event information is listed below under 'Community News'.

The next council meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 April. The agenda and Zoom link will be available via council's website the day prior.

Community Road Safety Grant Program
This grant program encourages the Victorian community to improve road safety issues in your local community as laid out in the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. Grants are provided to local not-for-profit community groups and other community organisations. Projects that support vulnerable road users (people walking, riding bicycles and motorcycle riders) will be prioritised. Click here to find out more about the Community Road Safety Grant Program. Grants open on Wednesday 7 April and close on Friday 7 May.

Yarriambiack a finalist for MAV’s Digital Leadership Achievement of the Year award
The awards celebrate the efforts and achievements of Victorian councils using innovative information and communications technology solutions to support council business objectives and improve community services.

Council has been announced as a finalist in the Digital Leadership Achievement of the Year category for their Yarriambiack Shire Council ICT Business Transformation project. The project has been implemented over the past two years with a dedicated team of staff proactively leading organizational change through ICT. Council has transitioned to cloud based infrastructure implementing a ‘Best of Breed’ integrated ICT systems to achieve value for money and to enhance governance practices and processes.

This has been a proactive approach to meeting the Local Government Inspectorate Report of 2019 requirements and completing the extensive list of outstanding audit actions. The award winners will be announced at the MAV Technology Awards for Excellence Dinner on 29 April.

Is your car number plate secure?
Warracknabeal Neighbourhood Watch is hosting a “Safe Plate” day where Victoria Police and SES will be replacing old number plate screws with new anti-theft ones... for FREE!
“Safe Plate Day”
Saturday April 17 2021
9am-Midday
Rear of IGA in carpark, Warracknabeal

Dunmunkle Childcare Gains Momentum
Yarriambiack Shire Council is encouraging parents from Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup areas to complete an online survey regarding their current childcare needs.

The online survey asks participants to provide feedback on the location, format of childcare and children demographic to obtain a clear picture of what the current situation is and how to meet the needs of the community. The survey results will be collated and a business plan prepared to progress the project so it is infrastructure shovel ready but also to attract a childcare provider to deliver the services required moving forward.

Childcare shortages has been highlighted as an area of concern for our residents through the community engagement sessions held throughout February and March. Council is addressing this concern and actively working with the community to not only meet the current needs, but also plan for the future needs of childcare in Minyip, Murtoa and Rupanyup.

The online survey can be accessed from www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au. The survey closes on Friday 23 April.

Access Childcare Survey

Yarriambiack Shire Council uses the e-Procure portal to advertise tenders, quotes, EOI and other purchasing requirements to the market and to manage the procurement process through to contract award stage. We welcome current and potential suppliers of goods and services to register on this portal. There is no charge for registration.

HCP System Materials Supply – Warracknabeal Town Hall – Request for Quote (Q141-2021)

Request For Tender: Supply of Meals on Wheels & Centre Based Meals (C277-2021)
Tree Trimming on Rural Roads (Q142-2021) – Request for Quote
Request for Quote: Murtoa Mechanics Institute Hall – Minor Building Works (Q126-2021)
Request for Tender: Construction of Bridge Culvert (Dunmunkle Creek) (C287-2021)
Upcoming Procurement Opportunity: Caravan Parks Fire Safety Infrastructure Upgrades (C288-2021)

Are you passionate about keeping your community safe?

We're looking for three community members to join our Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee to assist us in developing and implementing strategies to ensure the safety of our communities during and after natural and man-made emergency events.

Expressions of interest are now open for members of Yarriambiack to join this committee. Council is seeking to appoint three community member that will represent the North, Central and Southern parts of the shire respectively. Ultimately, the ideal applicants will have an understanding of the Victorian Emergency Management arrangements, have sound community links and be prepared to meet a minimum of 4 times per year.

Further information can be obtained from the Municipal Emergency Resource Officer, Michael Evans on (03) 5398 0100.

MY AGED CARE - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
Regular questions around access to My Aged Care were asked during Council’s recent community consultation sessions held across the Shire. If anyone would like our My Aged Care staff to present information or answer any questions at your next group or club meeting, please contact Mandy Bryce at the Warracknabeal Office.

Mandy is also available at the office to assist anyone who is experiencing issues in registering with My Aged Care. Residents can get in contact with Mandy by calling the Council office on 5398 0100.

In coming weeks, information sessions have been planned in each township to provide another avenue for residents to find out all they need to know about My Aged Care and answer any questions or concerns about the service. Dates and time are yet to be finalised, but we will certainly advertise all sessions once they have been confirmed and look forward to seeing you there.

FOOTPATH TRADING PERMITS
You need a Footpath Trading Permit if you want to place tables and chairs, goods and products, outdoor heaters, an advertising sign, planter boxes, umbrellas, screens, promotional items or any other material on the footpath.
Council is committed to supporting local businesses, however as the footpath in front of many commercial premises in Yarriambiack Shire is publicly owned, Council has a legal obligation to maintain the footpath to provide safe, accessible and unobstructed passage for pedestrians, regardless of mobility levels; and ensure the amenity of the streetscape.
Find out more, including how to apply for a footpath trader permit application here.

Yarriambiack Libraries is always working hard to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We would appreciate if you'd take 5 minutes to fill out our Customer Feedback Survey to help us continue to provide a pleasant and fantastic experience for all our customers. Thank you in advance, we can't wait to hear your feedback!

Complete Survey

Yarriambiack Libraries is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Council on Thursday 27 May 2021. Find out more here.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our school holiday activities. We had some outstanding attendance over the two weeks and had a great time spending the school holidays with you!

COMMUNITY NEWS

ANZAC DAY EVENTS: 25 APRIL 2021

Warracknabeal: Assembly Commences at 10:30am from the corner of Milbourne and Scott Street, followed by a march at 10:45am and wreath laying ceremony at the ANZAC Park Gates

Hopetoun: Commencing with a Dawn Service at the RSL Hall at 6am

Beulah: Ceremony Commences at 11am at the Memorial Gates of the Recreation Reserve

Brim: Assembly 8:45am at the Brim Memorial Hall (limited numbers to attend). Wreaths will be placed at flag pole throughout the day

Sheep Hills: March commences at 6:30am from the Boolite Road corner, followed by a Service at the Cenotaph

Minyip: March Commences at 9:30am from the Minyip Memorial Gates for wreath laying ceremony followed by march to Town Square

Rupanyup: March Commences at 9:45am from the Wimmera Highway to the Shelter, followed by a Service at the Billagong with Horsham Pipe Band

Murtoa: Commencing with a Dawn Service at 7am at the Murtoa Memorial Gates

Woomelang: Service will be held 9:00am at Woomelang Memorial Hall.

Patchewollock: Assembly at 10:45am out the front of Patchewollock Hotel followed by a ceremony and light lunch at the Patchewollock Hall

YOUR YARRIAMBIACK

Have you got a photo you'd like to share with the Yarriambiack community? Send it to kcolbert@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au