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Mobile Service Centre is coming to South Gippsland and other council project updates

A mobile service centre will visit Mirboo North on 25 June, offering support and information on government services. Council also highlights upcoming events, workshops, planning updates, and community funding opportunities.

By news@gippsland - 19th June 2025 - Back to News

The mobile service centre is coming to South Gippsland! Save the date:

• Date: Wednesday 25 June
• Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm
• Location: Opposite the Mirboo North Hall (Ridgway, Mirboo North)

Visit the mobile service centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people. Staff can provide you with information and support, including creating a myGov account.
MyGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online. For more information, visit Services Australia website.

Visit the mobile service centre in Mirboo North on 25 June for help with payments, services, and myGov support

Integrated planning suite

South Gippsland Shire Council officially endorsed its suite of integrated planning documents - a major milestone in setting the direction of our region's future. These strategic documents will guide council's decisions, investments, and service delivery over the coming years.

We extend our thanks to the South Gippsland community for their valuable feedback. Your insights played a vital role in shaping these plans and ensuring they reflect the needs and aspirations of our region. You can read more about all adopted documents that are now available to view on Council's website.

Council has endorsed key planning documents to guide future decisions. Community feedback helped shape these plans, now available online

Resources for drought

Are you a farmer managing drought conditions? Agriculture Victoria is providing information, events and support to help you make informed decisions about tackling the season ahead.

Keep up to date with upcoming events at Agriculture Victoria - Events website. For information on managing dry seasonal conditions visit Agriculture Victoria - Drought support website.

Agriculture Victoria offers information, events, and support to help you plan ahead. Stay informed by following their upcoming event schedule

What's on South Gippsland

No Filter: Real Stories

Council is supporting YLab in their search for young people across the region to launch 'No Filter: Real Stories'. This is a youth-designed and led campaign sharing real experiences and creative content to raise awareness about vaping harms.

If you're aged 16-25, living in Gippsland and willing to share your honest experiences with vaping, visit the link below to find out more. You don't need to have all the answers, just bring your real and honest perspective. For more information, visit Ylab website.

Leongatha Business Association Workshop

Join the Leongatha Business Association Winter Dinner, featuring guest speaker Kerryn Vaughan. Kerryn is a renowned speaker, author, facilitator and podcast host, known for her leadership facilitation and inspirational keynotes. The night will be an introduction to DISC - a four-quadrant model describing the different types of behaviours exhibited in the workplace.

• When: Wednesday 2 July, 6.30pm to 9.00pm
• Where: Space 47 - 47 McCartin Street, Leongatha

To read more and stay updated, visit through Facebook Events page.

Community Foundations Panel

Join South Gippsland Community Health Foundation for their upcoming 'Community Foundations Panel and Q&A'. This event is a chance to connect, share ideas, and explore how we can better work together to support the health and wellbeing of our region.

Guest speakers include representatives from Community Bank Toora and Foster, Alannah and Madeline Foundation, South Gippsland Community Foundation and Mirboo North and District Community Foundation.

• When: Sunday 29 June, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
• Where: Manna Gum Community House, Foster

Please RSVP via email to contact@sgchf.org.au

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund - Resilience Pilot Project

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF), together with the experts at Resilient Building Council, are offering FREE workshops in South Gippsland to help homeowners prepare for bushfires and other natural disasters.

Want to understand your home's vulnerabilities? Learn practical ways to improve resilience? Highly regarded resilience experts are here to answer your questions. There are two South Gippsland workshops remaining to choose from:

• Tuesday 22 July in Mirboo North
• Tuesday 22 July in Leongatha

Register your attendance for 'The Resilience Pilot Project' via Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) website.

Dr Hubble's Bubbles and The Stony Six

World-renowned circus and sideshow performer, Shep Huntly, brings his Dr Hubble's Bubble show to South Gippsland! Supported by local band The Stony Six, you won't want to miss this fun-filled evening.

• When: Saturday 26 July, 2.00pm
• Where: Outtrim Hall, 1051 Outtrim-Leongatha Road
• BYO food and drink

Buy your tickets via trybooking website.

Your community

Kindergarten Registrations

First round registrations for three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten close on Monday 30 June. To register, simply complete the online registration form and nominate your kindergarten preferences. Offers for this round will be released during the first week of August.

If you miss these dates, Round Two registrations open on Tuesday 1 July. To ensure an easy and fair process for all parents, Council operates as a central registration system on behalf of all participating kindergartens across South Gippsland. To make a registration, visit South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Apply now for grants up to $10,000 for local projects boosting mental wellbeing and community connection. Applications close Monday, 7 July 2025

Australia Post Community Grants

Grants of up to $10,000 each are available for locally led and delivered projects that improve mental wellbeing outcomes and help people meaningfully connect in their community. If your organisation is eligible, or you know of a worthy project in your area, find out more below. Applications close Monday 7 July 2025.

To read more, visit Australia Post website.

Flu Season

Council offers immunisation sessions across the region to help keep you and your family safe from the flu and other vaccine treated diseases. Book a vaccine at one of the upcoming community sessions using the South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Council provides regional immunisation sessions to protect against flu and other diseases. Book your vaccine at an upcoming community clinic today

Community engagement

Safety, Risk and Insurance - Navigating Disasters

As a not-for-profit organisation, it's important to understand your legal obligations when it comes to safety, risk and insurance. Disasters strain your organisation, its volunteers and the communities they help. You can be better prepared if you understand the law and your responsibilities as an organisation.

• When: Thursday 26 June, 6.00pm to 9.00pm
• Where: Korumburra Community Hub

Join this practical training session for volunteer-involving organisations that will help you identify and manage risks before they become problems. Register your attendance via South Gippsland Shire Council - Community Training website South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com