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South Gippsland community update: Jobs expo, grants, events and more

Join the South Gippsland Jobs Expo on March 20 in Leongatha. Celebrate Korumburra Bena Change Rooms' opening on March 22. Explore grants, training, live music, gardening workshops, and more. Visit council's website for details.

By news@gippsland - 14th March 2025 - Back to News

You're invited to the South Gippsland Jobs Expo! Whether you're seeking employment, looking to explore potential new career paths or searching for a new employee, the Expo will have you covered. Head over to Memorial Hall (Leongatha) on Thursday 20 March from 9.30am to 1.30pm to find that exciting new opportunity. Learn more by visiting South Gippsland Shire Council website.

This free event features stallholders from various industries. Meet hiring businesses, attend on-the-day interviews - bring your resume and dress to impress!

Official opening

Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club Change Rooms - South Gippsland Shire Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new netball change rooms and refurbished football change rooms for the Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club. We welcome your attendance as we officially open this new community asset on Saturday 22 March from 11.00am at the Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club Netball Courts.

Join the official opening of Korumburra Bena's new netball and refurbished football change rooms on Saturday, March 22, at 11:00 AM

Live4Life Youth

Youth Mental Health First Aid training is now available for booking on council's website. This training equips participants with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of mental health issues in young people, providing crucial support and guidance. If this training would benefit you in your career or volunteer position, we encourage you to participate.

Additionally, refresher courses are available for those whose certificates are nearing expiration (certificates are valid for three years). This is a great opportunity to stay updated and continue supporting youth mental health in our community. Head to the Youth Mental Health First Aid page to book your spot today!

Youth Mental Health First Aid training equips participants to support young people. Ideal for professionals and volunteers. Book now on Council's website

Animal registrations

Animal registration renewals are due on Thursday 10 April. In the lead up to this due date, our Community Safety team will be sending out automated reminders to make sure renewals are paid on time and our pet owners don't incur a fine. To pay your pet registration renewal, please head to the Pet Registration Renewals page.

Spam phone calls

Recently, council has received notification of some spam phone calls occurring in South Gippsland. Some of these calls are from people purporting to be calling from the council undertaking a census. Council does occasionally conduct community satisfaction surveys but these are undertaken by an independent research company. We do not facilitate a census.

If you receive a phone call that you believe to be suspicious, please don't provide any personal information. If you check the validity of the call by contacting council directly on 5662 9200.

Events and activities

Festival of Small Halls

The Festival of Small Halls Tour is coming to South Gippsland this March. Featuring Lucy Farrell and, Hat Fitz and Cara, this travelling lineup of live music will be activating 18 small halls around Victoria.

The Festival will be at the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute on Friday 28 March and Mirboo North Hall on Saturday 29 March. Book your ticketsnow and enjoy an evening of toe-tapping tunes.

Visit South Gippsland

To see what's on in South Gippsland, please head to the Visit South Gippsland website. Here you can see the latest events, find places to stay and eat, and even find a fun weekend activity. To know more, proceed to Visit South Gippsland website.

Come and experience a fabulous day at Poowong Hall in Gippsland with your fellow Victorian community gardeners!

Community Gardens Victoria Gathering

Head over to the Poowong Hall on Sunday 23 March for a day gardening galore! From 10.00am to 3.00pm, learn from knowledgeable guest speakers, meet like minded individuals and be part of gardening workshops.

Morning tea and lunch is provided, and everyone is welcome to join. To purchase tickets, please head to the Humanitix website.

Foster skatepark

Help us design a new skatepark for Foster. As part of council's commitment to provide spaces which promote social inclusion and provide health and wellness benefits for the community, we have engaged CONVIC to design a new skatepark in Foster.

As part of the design process, we are seeking community feedback to help to develop a concept design for the new facility. Share what you would like to see at the Foster Skatepark at the Foster Skate park Pre-Design Consultation page.

Community training

Attracting and Supporting Volunteers

Does your group or committee struggle to find or keep volunteers?

Learn how to attract and select great volunteers, while creating a good experience for your volunteering team.

Bring along your examples, ideas and experiences to share. Let's talk challenges, creative solutions, creating supportive volunteering environments and plan for the future of your group

Join us Wednesday 19 March at the Korumburra Community Hub. Choose from either a 2.00pm or 5.30pm session. To register, visit South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Sustainable Living Series (Renew)

Join us for a number of exciting FREE webinars about sustainable living! Learn practical tips and tricks to reduce your carbon footprint and create a greener future for our region.

Upcoming Sessions:

• All Electric Homes - Thursday 3 April from 6.00pm
• Designing for Resilience - Thursday 24 from 6.00pm

This workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to master social media and create compelling content. To register, visit Business Victoria Social media and content marketing - South Gippsland.

Join South Gippsland's 3-Part Business Resilience Masterclass to gain strategies for overcoming challenges. Ideal for business leaders

Business Resilience 3-Part Masterclass Series

South Gippsland Shire Council and Small Business Mentoring Service have created an exclusive 3-Part Masterclass Series on Building Business Resilience. Equip your organisation with the tools and strategies to adapt to disruptions and challenges. Perfect for business owners, managers, and leaders looking to strengthen their resilience toolkit.

Throughout the Masterclass you will learn to understand resilience, strengthen financial resilience, Building Networks and Long-Term Sustainability. For dates, time and location, and to register for the Masterclass, please head to the Small Business Mentoring Service website.

Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop

Are you a small business owner looking to master social media? Join our Social Media and Content Marketing Workshop on Tuesday 18 March from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the Council Chambers (Meeting Room 1), 2 Michael Place, Leongatha.

This workshop will inspire you to create compelling content to engage your audience, use the right platform to reach your target market, and enhance your content marketing and social media skills. Spots are filling up quickly, so book now to secure your place.

Funding opportunities

Time is running out to submit an application for South Gippsland Shire Council's second round of Community Grants. Community Grants are an opportunity for council to give back to local clubs and community groups who give so much to others.

Grants can be used for both minor and major projects and equipment, planning and developing reports, and festivals and events. Applications close Monday 31 March. To send your applications, visit South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Community Resilience Grant

Secure funding of up to $3,000 to support an event, activity or training session in your town while promoting resilience, community connectedness, and emergency preparedness. Applications close midnight Saturday 31 May. To send your application, visit South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

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