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South Gippsland Shire Council Jobs Expo on 2 May 2024 at Leongatha Memorial Hall and other updates

Join the South Gippsland Jobs Expo on May 2nd at Leongatha Memorial Hall, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, and other updates on council projects.

By news@gippsland - 11th April 2024 - Back to News

Are you looking for work or seeking a career change? Don't miss the South Gippsland Jobs Expo happening Thursday 2 May at Leongatha Memorial Hall from 9.30am to 2.30pm. With a wide range of job opportunities available, this Expo is your chance to connect with local employers face-to-face and explore exciting careers paths right here in South Gippsland.

Get career guidance at our free event. Chat with recruiters, attend interviews, and explore diverse industries. Dress professionally!

South Gippsland Jobs Expo

With a diverse range of industry representatives, the Expo is for seasoned professionals, those starting out in their career journey and everyone in between. Are you looking for staff? The South Gippsland Jobs Expo is a great way for businesses to connect with people seeking ongoing:

• Employment
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships
• Casual/part-time jobs
• Gap year and holiday work

If you have vacancies that you are looking to fill now or in the near future, please add them to the jobs board or register to attend the South Gippsland Jobs Expo website.

Pet registrations due

If you haven't yet renewed your pet's registration, the time to do so is now. Keep your four-legged friends safe and secure by registering them with South Gippsland Shire Council.

Your registration fees go towards important services within the Shire such as animal control and community education about responsible pet ownership. But most importantly, registering your pet ensures they can be returned to you if they become lost.

New pet registrations can be submitted all round. To renew your pet's registration, please visit Register Your Pet | South Gippsland Shire Council website.

South Gippsland Shire Council offers free mentoring sessions for small businesses in partnership with SBMS on 18 Apr 2024 with limited spots available

Virtual small business sessions

South Gippsland Shire Council is teaming up with the Small Business Mentoring Service to provide FREE online mentoring for emerging and established small businesses within South Gippsland.

• When? Thursday 18 April
• Where? Online

If you're planning, starting or wanting to grow your business, these mentoring sessions could help guide you in daily management of your business. It is a great opportunity to discuss new business ventures, planning, financial viability, management, funding and so much more. To book your FREE session, please visit Small Business Mentoring Clinic website.

Vote for the ArtCubes

Voting has officially opened for the 2024 National Award of local government. This year South Gippsland Shire Council has submitted the ArtCubes to the Creativity and Culture category. This initiative has fostered creative vibrancy throughout our region, whilst providing our arts community with a space to proudly showcase their work.

Please take five minutes out of your day to cast your vote and recognise this strong, impactful project that has transformed the arts space in our region. To vote, please visit National Local Government Awards website.

A number of ANZAC Day ceremonies are being held across South Gippsland and surrounding areas for all individuals to take the opportunity to acknowledge the service men and women who fought for our country

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day events will be happening at the following locations across South Gippsland.

• Fish Creek - Cenotaph
• Foster - Cenotaph
• Korumburra - Cenotaph and Coleman Park
• Leongatha - Cenotaph
• Loch - at the Cenotaph
• Meeniyan - Cenotaph
• Mirboo North - Baromi Park and Mirboo North High School
• Mt Eccles - Mt Eccles Hall
• Nyora - TBC
• Poowong - TBC
• Tarwin Lower - Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute
• Toora - Cenotaph
• Welshpool - Cenotaph

Council office cladding works

Cladding works at council's main office at 9 Smith Street Leongatha are well and truly underway. The first section of cladding works in the area adjacent to the RSL car pack are now complete and works on the side of the building opposite Woolworths have commenced.

Council's Customer Service counter (a.k.a Reception) will still operate as per the advertised opening hours. Access to the Woolworths car park will also be unaffected, and measures will be in place to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Join us for a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 pm, outside council's main office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha

Candlelight vigil

Council would like to extend a warm invitation to everyone in our community to attend a Candlelight Vigil on:

• Wednesday 1 May from 6.30pm
• Council's main office
• 9 Smith Street, Leongatha

The Vigil, which is being held in locations across Gippsland, Victoria and Australia, has been organised to remember and honour those who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence.

In 2022, South Gippsland ranked 26 out of all 79 local government areas in Victoria for family violence rates. In real numbers, that is 538 call outs recorded by Victoria Police. These are just those who have reported. For more information on statistics and Vigils being held around our region, please visit the Gippsland Women's Health website.

Kindergarten central enrolment

SAVE THE DATE! Registrations for three- and four-year-old kindergarten in 2025 open on 1 May. To register, simply head to council's website, complete the online registration form and nominate your top three kindergarten preferences.

To ensure an easy and fair process for all parents, council operates the central registration system on behalf of all participating kindergartens across South Gippsland. The information also helps us anticipate the future demands for services. Find out more at South Gippsland Central Registration website.

South Gippsland events

Birthday at the park

Here's to 50 years of Coal Creek's history and heritage! Join us on Saturday 20 April from 12.00pm as we celebrate this milestone birthday with a day packed full of fun, music and nostalgia.

From live performances to amusement rides, there's something for everyone as we honour the legacy of Coal Creek. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Birthday at the Park website. Take a look at the impressive line-up of musical guests and activities below.

Damon Smith: Piano-Palooza

Pianos often lie dusty, unkempt, and full of untold stories. Damon Smith's Piano-Palooza brings them to life in an extravaganza of rock and roll and old-time piano shenanigans with songs that span centuries.

Enjoy an incredible family friendly afternoon of unforgettable performances, virtuosic musicianship and storytelling.The two shows will take place Saturday 4 May at the Mirboo Hall and Sunday 5 May at the Strzelecki Hall. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Regional Arts Victoria - Piano Palooza website. Watch the video below to get a little taste of Damon Smith's Piano-Palooza!

Community training

Save Money in the Home this Winter: How to be Energy Efficient

South Gippsland Shire Council offers FREE workshops throughout the year for South Gippsland community groups, not-for-profit organisations, clubs, volunteers and individuals. The next workshop is:

• Save Money in the Home this Winter: How to be Energy Efficient
• Date: Tuesday 16 April
• Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Join us for an informative session on how to save money and stay cosy this winter! Learn practical tips and tricks to make your home more energy efficient. From insulation to smart thermostats, we'll cover it all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money on your energy bills! For more information and to register for an event, please visit Community Training website.

Community training sessions

South Gippsland Shire Council offers FREE workshops throughout the year for South Gippsland community groups, not-for-profit organisations, clubs, and volunteers. These workshops are focussed on building capacity and sustainability for these groups as well as providing them with tools to develop new skills, strengthen their community group, and network with others.

The 2024 South Gippsland Community Training Calendar is now available on council's website. For more information and to register for an event, please visit Community Training website.

Boost sustainable living

South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shire Council have partnered with not-for-profit organisation Renew to deliver a series of free interactive webinars, to equip residents with information and tools to reduce their energy bills and live more sustainably. The upcoming workshops include:

• Winter Comfort at Home
• Winter Comfort for Renters

For more information and to register for your free session, please visit Boost Sustainable Living website.

The NAB Foundation offers up to $25,000 for local disaster resilience projects, with $1 million yearly Community Grants and $200,000 Impact Grants

NAB Foundation community grants

Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities backup and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one.

That's why the NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. NAB Foundation Community Grants support community-led projects that relate to:

• Training and planning
• Community recovery
• Environment and wildlife
• Equipment and infrastructure

Applications close Tuesday 30 April. To learn more and to apply, please visit NAB Community Grants website.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website and South Gippsland Shire Council Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com