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Mobile Service Centre is headed to South Gippsland, offering a convenient way to access key services in September

South Gippsland Shire Council project updates and other council programs.

By news@gippsland - 15th August 2024 - Back to News

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is coming to South Gippsland. The bus is designed to assist you with services including Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support and the Australian Taxation Office. You will be able to visit the mobile centre for face-to-face and self-service support at the following locations:

• Toora - 4 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Foster - 5 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Fish Creek - 6 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Meeniyan - 9 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Mirboo North - 10 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Leongatha - 11 September from 9.00am to 4.00pm
• Loch - 12 September from 9.00am to 2.00pm

For more information and exact locations, please head to Services Australia website.

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is visiting South Gippsland, offering Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support, and Tax services in various dates in September

Community busses

There are a number of community busses operating in South Gippsland to help better connect our community to essential services. Thanks to Gippsland Southern Health Service and Leongatha Community House, there is now a free shuttle bus operating back and forth from Leongatha to Korumburra.

For more details, please see the Gatha-Burra Shuttle flyer. If you have any enquiries, please contact Leongatha Community House on 5662 3962.

A free shuttle bus now operates between Leongatha and Korumburra, thanks to Gippsland Southern Health Service and Leongatha Community House

Victorian transmission plan

VicGrid is seeking community feedback on their Transmission Plan Guidelines. A scheduled session in Foster at the War Memorial Arts Centre will be happening Thursday 22 August between 4.00pm and 7.00pm.

There is also an opportunity to provide feedback about the study area to help identify any sites within it that you believe should be protected, avoided, prioritised for investigation, or any other concerns that should be considered. We strongly encourage our community to have a read and provide feedback at the VicGrid Engagement website.

VicGrid is seeking community feedback on its Transmission Plan Guidelines at Foster's War Memorial Arts Centre, Thursday, 22 August, 4-7pm

Councillor code of conduct

Local Government Victoria is seeking your views on the development of a Model Councillor Code of Conduct and mandatory training for councillors, mayors and deputy mayors. Consultation is now open for feedback on the draft:

• Model Councillor Code of Conduct
• Internal Resolution Procedure
• Training Outline for Mandatory Induction Training, Mayoral Training and Professional Development Training

Feedback and examples are sought on whether any additional matters should be included and whether any content should be removed or revised. Submissions close Wednesday 4 September.. To read the draft documents and submit your feedback, please head to the Engage Victoria - ​​Local Government Reforms 2024​ website.

Local Government Victoria seeks feedback on the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, training requirements, and internal procedures. Submissions close 4 September

Port Welshpool Harbour

Port Welshpool Harbour, managed by Gippsland Ports, is a vital maritime hub in South Gippsland, supporting both commercial and recreational boating. Key activities include trade with King and Flinders Islands, refuelling around 250 vessels annually and providing berthing for about 30 commercial vessels. The harbour also offers vessel access, refuge, maintenance, and repair services.

Due to ageing infrastructure and changing needs, Gippsland Ports has developed a draft Local Port Area Plan under the Victorian Government's Sustainable Local Ports Framework. This plan aims to enhance safety and accessibility, considering climate change impacts, asset conditions, coastal processes and future usage. Community feedback is sought to ensure the plan meets local needs. Feedback closes Wednesday 4 September. To provide your feedback, please head to theEngage Victoria - Port Welshpool Harbour Local Port Area Plan website.

Have your say on Port Welshpool Harbour Local Port Area Plan, submit your feedback by 4 September 2024

National Science Week Talks

Celebrate National Science Week with Milpara Community House. They are hosting chats with local zoologist Alona Chuvari, botanist Kate Bennetts and Arawata Landcare secretary Jo Sapir. They will present interesting and inspiring talks on their field of expertise. This will be followed by screenings of Science and Nature themed films. This is a free event; however, spots are limited so please register your attendance on National Science Week Talks 2024 website.

Casting Off

Casting Off is an acrobatic comedy coming to South Gippsland this month. Described as a funny and uplifting conversation between three generations, Casting Off is a must-see! The trio will be taking over the Mirboo and Strzelecki Hall's on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August.

Talented local singer-songwriter Aeroforms will support Casting Off on Saturday, and local band The Stony Six will accompany them on Sunday. For tickets and more details, please head to Regional Arts Victoria website.

Acrobatic comedy Casting Off arrives in South Gippsland on 24-25 August, with local musicians Aeroforms and The Stony Six

The Sound of Silent

Old-style cinema meets live jazz. The Sounds of Silent are a five-piece ensemble featuring some of Melbourne's most versatile and accomplished musicians. Recreating the silent movie experience from the 1920s and 30s, this time 'Circus' by Charlie Chaplin, they blend that with improvised performances featuring music that was in style during that period.

The event is a vibrant and entertaining musical and movie event for the whole family. The Sound of Silent will be bringing their lively sound to the Bena, Mirboo North and Welshpool Hall. To buy your tickets, head to The Sound of Silent gigs.

The Sounds of Silent ensemble recreates 1920s-30s silent cinema with live jazz, offering a fun, nostalgic event for all ages

FireWise Planting

Reduce the risk of fire near your property at South Gippsland Landcare Networks FireWise Whole Farm Planning of South Gippsland Farmer event. This four-part workshop will be taking place every Thursday from 29 August to 19 September. For more information and to apply, please visit the Expression of interest - Whole Farm Planning Course 2024 page.

Attend 4 workshops/farm walks and have a poster-size laminated aerial photograph of your farm, plus clear layers and coloured pencils for farm planning. Morning teas provided

Multispecies coaching project

South Gippsland Landcare Network is running a multispecies coaching project from September 2024 to September 2025. Multispecies specialist Jade Killoran will provide support for sowing two crops: Spring/Summer 2024 and Autumn/Winter 2025.

Participants will attend field days and workshops before each crop, with the first in late September to early October 2024 and the second in February and March 2025. There will be three online sessions and an online chat group for further advice and sharing.

Participants are responsible for all on-ground components. Expressions of Interest close Friday 6 September. TO register, head to Humanitix - Multispecies Coaching project Farm walk, and hear from the participants website.

A multispecies coaching project runs from September 2024 to 2025, featuring field days, workshops, and online support. Apply by 6 September

Country Football and Netball

The Country Football and Netball Program provides funding to Local Government Authorities to help regional football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations to upgrade and develop facilities in rural, regional and outer metropolitan locations.

Funding of up to $250,000 is available for eligible projects. Submissions close Monday 30 September. For more information and to apply, please head to the Sport and Recreation Victoria website.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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