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9 April 2021 Newsletter

The March Council meeting was held on Wednesday 24 March. Minutes from the meeting are now available on council's website. The next council meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 April.


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.

ANIMAL REGISTRATION RENEWALS ARE DUE
All domestic cats and dogs over three (3) months of age must be registered with Council annually by 10th April. By registering your animals you can ensure their protection and can help reduce community nuisance caused by stray and feral animals. Renewal notices have been sent via Australia Post. If you have not received your renewal, please call us on (03) 5398 0100.
To find out more about animal registrations visit
https://yarriambiack.vic.gov.au/animals/.
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.
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.

Have you been the Warracknabeal Leisure Centre lately?
The temporary opening hours for the Leisure Centre have been adjusted based on your feedback with more hours during the evening! We're working towards transitioning to a 24-hour gym and will share progress on this situation as it becomes available. 
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 hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for the Australian Cancer Council on Thursday 27 May 2021. Find out more here. 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Staying safe
There are important things we can do to keep our families and community safe from coronavirus.

Getting tested
If you feel sick, get tested quickly and stay home. Do not go to work or visit other people. Getting tested, even if your symptoms are mild, keeps our families and community safe from coronavirus.

Support is available
If you are worried about your pay while you wait for your coronavirus test result, you may be able to get $450 from the government. If you test positive or are a close contact, you may be eligible for a further $1500.

COVID-19 vaccine
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will help protect you from getting sick from COVID-19. The vaccine is free for everyone. All vaccines are carefully tested to make sure they are safe before they are approved for use in Australia.

For more information visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Wind farm generates grants opportunity  

The Murra Warra Wind Farm 1 Sustainable Community Grants Fund will provide financial support to promote social and environmental sustainability initiatives for the benefit of communities within the Horsham Rural City, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack shire councils.  

It is part of the wind farm’s community investment program.  

Wimmera Development Association project manager Vernetta Taylor said $55,000 was available across the three municipalities. Not-for-profit groups or organisations can apply for small grants of up to $5000 or large grants of up to $20,000.  

“It also aims to strengthen community connections and social wellbeing in developing projects focusing on long-term sustainability; to develop projects that enhance and encourage healthy and active communities; and to develop projects which enhance cultural diversity, creative community activities and projects.”  

Applications open on March 1 and close at 5pm on April 12.  

Applications forms are available via www.murrawarrawindfarm.com or www.wda.org.au  

Hard copy application forms are available on request.  

For more information please phone Vernetta Taylor on 0419 114 274.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES - DOWNLOAD HERE

LINK TO ONLINE APPLICATION - CLICK HERE

LINK TO PRINTABLE APPLICATION - CLICK HERE

 

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