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South Gippsland Shire Council update with their projects and programs for the community for February 2023

South Gippsland Shire Council's community update In The Know - 09 February 2023.

By news@gippsland - 9th February 2023 - Back to News

Council meetings resume next week and this year, for the first time, we will be opening our first meeting with a Welcome to council and smoking ceremony by Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation. This is an important step for our region in recognising and celebrating the diversity of our community.

Get along and support those who put in such significant effort to ensure successful events for our community

Everyone is welcome to attend on:

Wednesday, 15 February
2.00pm
Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha

The agenda will be available online via South Gippsland Shire Council's website. For more information on council activities and updates, please see our Mayor's Message and Noticeboard.

Extended until Tuesday 14 February, please provide your feedback for the South Gippsland Coastal Strategy

Coastal strategy

Last chance to have your say about the future of our coastline! We would love to hear your thoughts on the future of our coastline and how we can best protect it.

The Coastal Strategy will provide strategic direction for South Gippsland's coastal areas and guide sustainable land use and development. Make your voice heard before Tuesday 14 February. For more information on how to provide your feedback, please visit South Gippsland Coastal Strategy page.

South Gippsland residents are reminded that rates are due in full by 15 February 2023

Council rates due

Council rates are due in full by 15 February 2023 but it's never too late to organise a personalised payment plan. Our friendly Rates team is only a call or email away. Please call 5662 9200 or email rates@southgippsland.vic.gov.au if you need assistance.

THREADS Exhibition

Expressions of Interest Sought for the THREADS Exhibition. EOIs close on Monday 13 February for THREADS! Coal Creek Community Park and Museum will be holding an exhibition in March and April 2023 titled THREADS

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking applications from local artists and crafters for a new exhibition with the theme 'Women in Textiles' which will feature works made from textiles and/or fibre materials. The exhibition launches on International Women's on Wednesday 8 March. Preference will be given to South Gippsland based artists.

To find out more, please visit the Expressions of Interest sought for the THREADS Exhibition page, or contact Rachel Jones on rachel.jones@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or 5662 9200.

South Gippsland's Community Planning Network is back for 2023!

Community planning network

Are you interested in being part of the Community Planning Network this year? This is an opportunity for community groups from across South Gippsland to connect with each other to discuss ideas and ways to work together in relation to community engagement and the running of projects and events.

One of the main objectives of the Network is that participants will learn how to create community plans for their towns and how to deliver them effectively.

The first meeting will be held on Thursday, 23 February, at 5.30pm, and representatives from community groups are welcome to join.
If you are interested, please contact the council's Community Strengthening team on 5662 9200.

Community grants

Need a hand with your Community Grants application or just want some advice on how to make it stand out? There are still a few drop-in Community Grant sessions left. The drop-ins are a great way to learn more about the program and how you can get involved. Sessions will be held on:

Monday 20 February - Toora Hall
Wednesday 22 February - Manna Gum Community House, Foster

All sessions will be held between 10.00am and 3.00pm. Bookings are not essential, but can be made by calling 5662 9200. For more information on our grants programs, please visit South Gippsland Community Grants page.

Approximately 600 plants are in the ground, with approx. 500 more, having been potted up and ready for the next planting season

Friends of Woodford Reserve

Recently South Gippsland Shire Council collaborated with some passionate local residents and Landcare to form the Friends of Woodford Reserve Inc. The Friends group are helping to regenerate Woodford Reserve in Korumburra by planting thousands of beautiful indigenous plants in the reserve and along the headwaters of Foster Creek.

Through the support of council, local residents and the Korumburra Landcare group, an incorporated Friends group has now been set up, with a letter of Understanding signed in February 2023 with South Gippsland Shire Council. For the full story, visit Friends of Woodford Reserve page.

South Gippsland is fortunate to have a thriving arts community, almost every township has an active arts presence and galleries can be found across the region

Sign up for the Arts!

Creative industries are an evolving mix of sectors spanning arts, culture, screen, design, publishing, and advertising. They cover disciplines as diverse as game development and graphic design, fashion, and filmmaking, performing arts and publishing, architecture and advertising, media and music, comedy, and craft. They include activities that are commercially driven, and community based, experimental and export intense.

Have you signed up to our regular Arts newsletter? Visit the Arts e-Newsletter page to sign up and receive updates on upcoming events, galleries, community features and much more.

Council meeting 478

Council meetings are streamed live to the public as a means of enhancing transparency and public decision making. To view a livestream of the December 14 council meeting, please go to South Gippsland Shire Council meeting page.

From the lush hills of the hinterland to dreamy coastline, the region of South Gippsland offers an enviable amount of attractions, eateries and accommodations

South Gippsland Festival Series

There is always something going on in South Gippsland - here are a few coming up this year as part of the South Gippsland Festival Series. For more events, please visit South Gippsland - Discover our Wonderland page.