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Baw Baw Shire Council adopts Dates and Occasions of Celebration and Significance Policy
On September 4, 2024, council adopted a Dates and Occasions of Celebration and Significance Policy. It will strategically guide the celebration of significant dates, reflecting diverse community needs and ensuring effective resourcing.
Council has adopted a Dates and Occasions of Celebration and Significance Policy providing a strategic framework for key dates and occasions that will be celebrated across the Shire each year. The policy was adopted at the 4 September 2024 council meeting. Dates and occasions of significance covered in the policy include, but are not limited to ancestry, religion and culture, community and environmental well-being, as well as dates of historical and social significance.
On September 4, 2024, council adopted a policy to strategically celebrate significant dates, including cultural, historical, and environmental events annually
Strategic community support
Mayor Cr Annemarie McCabe said it was important for council to have a considered and consistent approach to understanding and meeting the needs of our diverse and evolving community. "As a council we continuously strive to foster local opportunities for community connection, celebration and recognition throughout the year. This policy will ensure a strategic approach to council's selection and resourcing of these special dates and occasions to achieve the best outcomes for our community."
Potential dates and occasions of significance to be supported by council will be assessed in a measured, transparent and inclusive way ensuring those selected reflect the resourcing available and importance to the community.
Community events support
Council will receive a final calendar of dates and occasions of significance for endorsement in early 2025. Following endorsement, new proposals may be submitted to council throughout the year except during the assessment period via council's website, with assessments taking place between the first Monday and last Friday of August each year.
Council continues to encourage and support our community to develop, facilitate and lead community events and initiatives that enable the community to connect, celebrate and foster local pride. Community led events and initiatives are an important part of Baw Baw Shire and allow the community to take ownership of the creation of healthy, thriving and sustainable communities.
The policy has been developed with consideration to community feedback and consultation which took place in May of 2024. To see the full policy, visit Baw Baw Shire Council website.
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