Friday 25 August, 2023

COUNCIL CHANGES TO AGED CARE

Following changes to the Commonwealth funding model, and after extensive and sensitive community and staff consultation, this week’s meeting of Council made the difficult decision to transition away from direct Aged Care service delivery from 1 March 2024.

For now, all current services will remain business as usual and clients will continue to receive the services they have been assessed for. Council will continue to inform all clients, staff and the broader community as the new models of care emerge.

The new Commonwealth Government Support at Home (SAH) program will integrate a broad range of Aged Care programs, offering a diversity of services local government cannot sustainably provide. These changes are part of the National Reform of Aged Care scheduled to commence from 1 July 2025.

A comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions is available on Council’s website.

For further information visit: www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/agedcarereview

Flood works update

Two packages of works to restore our road network following the October 2022 floods are now well underway.

Works are being delivered by local contractor Shay Excavations and our Operations team.

Work has recently been completed on the following roads:

• Scent Farm Rd Nth

• Archdale Rd

• Delidio Access Rd Dunolly

• Argyle Lane Maryborough

To find out more about the process, as well as the list of roads that are being upgraded, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/floodrecoveryworks

Talbot Futures

The Draft Talbot Structure Plan will provide direction around population growth, future housing demand and areas for infill and greenfield development for Talbot upon implementing a reticulated sewerage scheme for the township.

As part of this conversation, we hosted two 'Drop-In’ question and answer sessions during July at the Talbot ANA Hall.

Thank you to everyone who attended and took the time to learn more about the project and provide input.

Some key themes of the feedback so far include:

• Residents value providing additional services and amenities for people experiencing homelessness or houselessness.

• Residents value providing signage for historical sites in English and Dja Dja Wurrung.

• Residents value the addition of composting septic systems alongside the sewage system upgrade.

After the consultation, all feedback will be considered before an updated version of the Structure Plan goes to Council for adoption.

For more information, visit: https://engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/talbotfutures

Community Satisfaction Survey

Interviewing for Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey has now commenced.

Throughout August and September, your household might receive a call from National Field Service – who will ask you a range of questions about the different services Council provides.

The information you provide will help us to identify ways to provide improvement or more effective service delivery to our residents.

Your details and individual responses are confidential, and we appreciate your valuable feedback.

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Help shape the Shire's play spaces

Play spaces are more than just equipment; they are the areas we splash in, trees we sit under, fields we roll down and flower beds we hide behind.

We want families, carers, children and young people of all cultures, identities and abilities to use and enjoy the play spaces in our Shire.

Through our Places for Play Strategy, we are looking to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs of our community both now and into the future.

This initial community engagement aims to understand what playspace locations are being used, what design elements (equipment, trees etc.) are missing, and what new playspace areas or designs the community wishes to have.

To learn more about the survey and have your say, visit: https://engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/playspaces 

Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group –Expressions of Interest

The Maryborough Aerodrome Business Casework has been provided by the Aerodrome Taskforce over the past two years. Now a new advisory group will need to provide expert advice and guidance to the Council regarding management, development, operation, and maintenance of the aerodrome.

If you wish to submit an expression of interest:

Complete the form: https://engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/aerodrome-advisory-group

Via email: Please email mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au with the subject line EOI – Maryborough Aerodrome Advisory Group, and provide:

• your name and address

• contact details, including a daytime phone number     

• a description of your interest in the group

• what attributes/skills you would bring to the group

Those selected to join the group by Council will be appointed for an initial period of 24 months as per the terms of reference.

Appointments will take place before the end of September 2023.

WHAT'S ON

TERMINUS: Jess Johnson & Simon Ward and Christopher Orr Exhibition

You are invited to attend the opening of TERMINUS: Jess Johnson & Simon Ward and Christopher Orr – Hidden in Plain Sight

On tour from the National Gallery, this ground-breaking exhibition features a virtual reality (VR) experience in five parts which transports the viewer into an imaginary landscape of colour and pattern populated by human clones, moving walkways and gateways to new realms.

The opening is being held tomorrow, Saturday 26 August at 2:30 pm in the Central Goldfields Art Gallery.

Please RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/lqs78

Or Tel: 03 5461 6600 or email: cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Christopher Orr Exhibition

See the amazing detail of Christopher’s artworks in his exhibition ‘Hidden In Plain Sight’ now showing at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery until 29 October.

Christopher Orr portrays Maryborough icons in a way not normally seen. Chris feels inspired to paint that ‘play of light’ to capture that moment – the unseen, ineffable elements of memory, emotion, association, and the passage of time.

The official exhibition opening is at 2 pm Saturday, 26 August. Please RSVP to attend by booking a ticket online at https://bit.ly/3sbOlEY or call 03 54616600 or email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT

For career opportunities, please see our advertisement in today’s paper or visit: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/currentvacancies


TENDERS

Tenders currently available through Central Goldfields Shire Council are listed below. Tender documents can be downloaded from eProcure, accessible via Council’s website www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/tenders