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COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWS – February 2015
COUNCIL NOTICES:
Your FREE online directory is taking off. Don’t miss the ride!
The Meander Valley Community Directory is a free website for every group large or small.
Registering allows groups or services to create and maintain a personalised homepage.
There are options to upload photos, information and contact details, including a map and
links to a website, social media pages and videos too.There’s also a central calendar so
people can easily see the details of upcoming activities and events and a resource sharing
network where groups can offer equipment and skills for loan, hire or sale.
So, if your group runs a community event, activity or service for Meander Valley, then we
wants to read about you right HERE!
Register now at...
www.meandervalleycommunitydirectory.com.au or phone 6362 3537 for help.
Find out how to reduce your home energy bill
Council is holding a number of energy efficiency workshops across the municipality in
March. The workshops titled, Save Energy, Save money, Improve Comfort will be run by
energy auditors, Harkness Consulting Services, who advised Council on recent energy
efficiency upgrades at three Council-owned buildings. The workshops will outline simple
measures that could help local residents save $200-$300 per year on home energy bills.
Bookings are not required. Tea and coffee will be provided at the end of the workshop. To
find out more contact Kris Eade 6393 5300 or email kris.eade@mvc.tas.gov.au
Workshop locations, dates and times:
Location
Westbury Council Offices
Deloraine Community Complex
Deloraine Visitor Centre
Chudleigh Memorial Hall
Mole Creek Memorial Hall
Bracknell Memorial Hall
Meander Memorial Hall
Hadspen Memorial Centre
Address
26 Lyall St Westbury
5 Alveston Dr Deloraine
98 Emu Bay Rd Deloraine
54 Sorell St Chudleigh
Caveside Rd Mole Creek
Louisa St Bracknell
Meander Rd Meander
Clare St Hadspen
Date
Monday, 2 March
Tuesday, 3 March
Tuesday, 3 March
Saturday, 7 March
Tuesday, 10 March
Thursday, 12 March
Monday, 16 March
Tuesday, 17 March
Time
7-8:30 pm
1-2:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
1-2:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
7-8:30 pm
Future planning for community groups
Council is offering a free and practical 2-hour session in organisational planning. Does your
group have a plan to guide its activities over the next few years? Has it identified what its main
direction and priorities are? For information please contact patrick.gambles@mvc.tas.gov.au
or 6393 5300 / 0418 507 113.
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWS – February 2015
Westbury Information Signs – now available for local notices
Two new information signs have now been erected in Westbury. One is
sited at the Town Hall Car Park and the other on the Recreation Ground near the
Community Health Centre. These signs contain local information and a map of attractions
and services. The rear of each sign is now available to promote local community services
and events free of charge. To have your notice displayed, please hand in one or two
copies to Council Reception during business hours. Notices should not exceed A3 size.
Both signs will be updated every Monday. Council reserves the right to determine
appropriate notices and the length of time they are displayed.
Public Art Advisory Group
Are you interested in being part of an advisory group to help Council manage public art in
Meander Valley?
There are many public artworks in Meander Valley. Some are Council’s responsibility such
as the Deloraine Street Sculpture Trail, the Westbury Silhouette Trail and the Meander
Aquaphonium at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre.
Council recently created a policy to help manage its public art. This policy supports
establishing a Public Art Advisory Group. The aim of this Group is to help Council promote,
commission, decommission, and maintain its public art. Members may be from the arts,
business, education or community sectors. Artistic skills are not essential. The Group will
meet every three months beginning in early February 2015. All members will be volunteers.
For information contact patrick.gambles@mvc.tas.gov.au or 6393 5300 / 0418 507 113.
Facebook
You can engage with Council at www.facebook.com/meandervalleycouncil and Like
Council’s page to stay up-to-date with news, events, and activities in and about your local
area. Council would be pleased to hear from you, but if you have a specific request or
issue, then call 6393 5300 to get the promptest service.
EVENTS:
Story Time starts again from 9 Feb
Come along to listen to some stories and sing some songs. A lovely parent-child session
for the 0 to 4 year olds - there is no need to book. Sessions run for 30 minutes during
school terms. Deloraine Library – Mondays 10am & Westbury Library – Wednesdays 2pm
For more information call Deloraine Library - 6701 2100 or Westbury Library - 6393 1439
Literacy Coordinator – 0417 120 671
Small farm – big ideas!
Thurs 12 February 9.15 – 4.00 pm Leaning Church Vineyard, Lilydale
A free workshop (and farm tour) to explore innovative business ideas
Bookings 6333 7777 - Enquiries Alison Hugo 6333 7788
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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Westbury Irish Festival
Saturday 14th March 2015 – 9.30am to 9.00pm
Join us on the Village Green at Lonsdale Parade, Westbury, for a fun filled day of
entertainment & activities and celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
Early Bird Tickets now on sale at www.westburyirishfestival.com.au
Community Funding Forum
Weds 18 February 2015 from 6.00 pm at Deloraine Community Complex
The Deloraine & Districts Community Funding program supports projects in the Meander
Valley. Charitable and Not-for-Profit organisations can apply for funding for projects and
activities that offer clear public benefit, such as community welfare, environment, health,
education and culture.
The Forum will provide organisations with information on the eligibility of potential projects
and on the application process. RSVP 6362 4801
Australian Government Mobile Service Centres are visiting:
Mole Creek Memorial Hall
Caveside Road, Mole Creek
20 February 2015
9.30am – 4.00 pm
Woolworths Car Park
70-78 Emu Bay Road, Deloraine
23 February 2015
10.00am – 4.00 pm
26 Lyall Street
Westbury
24 February 2015
9.00am – 4.00 pm
Australian Government Mobile Service Centres travel to rural and regional communities to
provide community members with information and access to government services. They
provide personalised face-to-face servicing to individuals and families who may not have
easy access to a Department of Human Services office. Staff from the Department of
Human Services travel with the Mobile Service Centres and can help the community with
Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support & Australian Hearing payments and services.
Old–time dance at Rosevale Hall
Friday 27 February 2015 from 8.00 pm – DeJa Vu band
Please bring a plate of supper to share. Enquiries 6396 6151
Meandering 2014 exhibition – coming to the Deloraine Creative Studios
Meandering 2014 is an annual art exhibition where local artists present work based on
images of Meander Valley. This year’s exhibition is to be presented at the Deloraine
Creative Studios, Emu Bay Road from 18 February - 31 March 2015. Please take the
opportunity to view this special body of work. Entry is free and artworks are available to
buy - great original work at sensible prices.
Deloraine StringFest Tasmania 20-22 March 2015
A celebration of stringed instruments, the luthiers who build them and the musicians who
play them http://www.stringfesttas.com/
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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Tasmanian Garlic & Tomato Festival
Sun 22 March – Selbourne 0438 009 522
http://www.tasmaniannaturalgarlicandtomatoes.com.au/
RESOURCES:
Paid community work position available
Food Security Social Enterprise Project Worker – 12 hours per week
To develop & pilot a social enterprise that increases access to locally grown produce in a
way that strengthens social inclusion & community capacity building - supported by a
steering committee. Information and position description from Deloraine House 6362 2678
coord@delorainehouse.com.au
Become a foster carer and change a child’s life
We are seeking compassionate people to provide long-term foster care placements for
children and young people. A Life Without Barriers Foster Carer is provided with 24/7
support, ongoing training, and financial reimbursement to meet the cost of providing care.
Carers can range in age and cultural background and can be single, same sex couples,
defacto or married couples, and have their own children. You will have a caring and stable
home environment and be able to support the child or young person.
To become a foster carer and make a difference in a child’s life please contact:
Life Without Barriers – Tel: 6337 3800 www.lwb.org.au
Working it out – exploring sexuality and gender
The Rainbows Group is a support group for anyone over 18 who is same-sex attracted,
bisexual, or questioning their sexuality or gender. This runs fortnightly on Tuesdays from
5:30-7pm from 13 January 1 2015. For more information contact Bel on 0419 361 128 /
bel@workingitout.org.au (Mon & Tues) or Lucy on 0438 346 122 (Wed-Fri)
Building Local Leadership Capacity
FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) is an Australian organisation offering
small, discretionary grants with both a national reach and local focus and is informed by
place-based approaches to community development. FRRR has released the first in a
series of five webinars and YouTube clips now available to help community groups build
local leadership capacity. Worth checking out
Ex-L-rate Learner Driver Mentoring
This program provides learner drivers with driving experience to obtain a provisional
licence. It is run state-wide through Driver Mentoring Tasmania and operates in Meander
Valley. Learner drivers and mentor volunteers are invited to find out more from Teena
Hardinge on 0409 513 934 http://drivermentoringtasmania.org/
Free legal advice
Launceston Community Legal Centre
6334 1577 or free call: 1800 066 019 Web: www.lclc.net.au
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWS – February 2015
Fire Service website has latest safety advice and information
A range of printed and digital media around preparing for and surviving
bushfires and domestic fires is available through the Tasmania Fire Service website. You
can download or order free printed publications and DVDs including the Bushfire Survival
Plan Book www.fire.tas.gov.au
Things are happening at Pearn’s Steam World.
Pearn’s Steam World, exists to preserve, operate and display the collection of agricultural
steam engines and related machinery and artefacts collected by the late Jack, Verdun and
Zenith Pearn, It’s a collection dates back to the late 1800’s and contains many items of
State and National significance.
Most recently the not for profit management committee has qualified to be included on
Centrelink’s Local Activities Database. This allows job seekers who receive a Centrelink
payment to have their voluntary work meet activity test requirements. Volunteers are
urgently needed to undertake tasks such as meet and greet of visitors, merchandise sales
and restoration work. A wide range of skills are needed to run and improve the exhibition
and those involved believe there will be something of interest for everyone. If you are
interested in joining our team, or need any further information, please ring Pearn’s Steam
World on 6391 1414 or Anne Heazlewood on 6397-3458.
MV University of the Third Age (U3A) - 2015 Class Program out now!
Meander Valley U3A is a self-help learning community for people in retirement or semiretirement. See the 2015 Class Program at http://www.mvu3a.org
Meander Valley Gazette
Community stories are most welcome and the submission deadline for the March 2015
edition is 16 Feb for Advertising and 20 Feb for Editorial. Tel: 6286 8212
editor@meandervalleygazette.com
Meander Valley FM 96.9
Your local community radio station will advertise your community events for free. Simply
enter the details under the “Tell Us About A Community Event’ button at
www.mvfm.com.au or ring 6362 4969.
GRANTS & AWARDS:
Looking for funding?
The CommBank Staff Community Fund is awarding $2 million in grants of up to $10,000
each to youth-focused organisations nationwide. If your organisation has Deductible Gift
Recipient (DGR) status, you may be eligible to apply at www.commbank.com.au/grants
before 27 February 2015
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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Tasmanian Community Fund
Grant Round 30 is now open. Applications for small grants (up to
$10,000) will close at 5.00pm on 18 March. Applications for medium grants ($10,001 to
$90,000) will close on 8 April. Stage 1 applications for large grants ($100 000 to $300 000)
will close on 4 March. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in midJune 2015.
Applicants are also encouraged to discuss their project with Tasmanian Community Fund
staff (phone 6232 7043 or 6232 7269 or email admin@tascomfund.org) before submitting
their application. The guidelines and the application forms are available on the Tasmanian
Community Fund website. Grant Round 31 will open on 25 July 2015.
2014-15 Sport and Recreation Tasmania grant program now open.
The Minor Grants Program provides $500 - $10 000 grants to clubs, associations, local
government and other not-for profit providers of sport and active recreation. For further
information http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/csrt/sportrec/funding_opportunities
Local Sporting Champions Program – closes 28 February 2015
This program is an Australian Government initiative to provide financial assistance to
young people aged 12-18 towards travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment costs
when competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO)
endorsed state, national or international sporting championships - or a School Sport
Australia state or national championships.
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champions
Small and Major Community Grants – closes Friday 13 March 2015
Grant funding is available for arts projects commencing after 1 July 2015 through
Tasmanian Regional Arts - Small and Major Community Grants. Applicants can apply for
up to $10 000 through this program. http://www.tasregionalarts.org.au/funding/
Holden Home ground Advantage program – closes 28 February 2015
You can apply for money through Home Ground Advantage for projects, or equipment, that
make life easier for the members and supporters of your sporting club. For example, you
might want to make improvements to your clubrooms, install new hot showers, get a new
scoreboard, or purchase new sporting equipment that will help your team perform on the
field. Any sporting club or community organisation which runs and supports sporting
activities within Australia can apply. Holden Home Ground Advantage program
Council Community Grants 2014/15
Applications to the Meander Valley Council‘s Community Grants Program are invited all year
round. Grants up to $3,000 are available to community organisations for projects that
address community needs through special events, sport and recreation and/or community
development. Information and application forms are available from the Westbury Council
Offices and www.meander.tas.gov.au Applications for consideration in the next adjudication
round should be lodged by 31 March 2015.
This information, accurate at time of printing, may be subject to change.
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