Alpine Resorts Support Program Stream 3 open

Stream 3 of the $10.31 million Alpine Resorts Support Program aims to support businesses in the Alpine Resorts manage the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19).

This stream provides grants to commercial operators within the Alpine Resorts who are considered critical to the economies of the resorts.

Stream 3 is now open for applications, which close at 11:59pm on 10 June 2021.

Reminder: Record keeping requirement effective 28 May

From 28 May 2021, all venues and facilities required to undertake electronic record keeping must use the Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app. On the spot fines apply to businesses not adhering to QR Code requirements.

Loch Carpark will be operating during the season

MHARMB can confirm that the Loch Carpark will be operational during the 2021 season. There will be slightly reduced capacity but the impact to visitors will be minimal.

Changes to winter reserved parking and complimentary resort entry

In 2020, MHARMB conducted a review of the Reserved Parking policy and the complimentary Resort Entry policy to ensure both were meeting our operational and strategic objectives, and also catering for stakeholder requirements.

As a result, changes were implemented prior to the 2020 season. Due to the disruption experienced last year, we are communicating the changes again to ensure everyone understands the revised criteria and processes.

Reserved parking

The RMB has made changes to reserved parking due to operational requirements and safety factors for the community and visitors that attend the resort in winter. You can view a summary of those changes here.

Applications for reserved parking must be made via the online application form by Friday 4 June 2021. Submitting an application does not guarantee a reserved car park, even if you received one previously. MHARMB will confirm if your reserved car park application has been successful prior to commencement of the winter season 2021.

Complimentary Resort Entry

The eligibility criteria for complimentary resort entry have been reviewed. As a result of this review, commercial site holders and businesses operated under a commercial lease, licence, or authority where there is a demonstrated operational requirement to move goods or provide services between different worksites within the village will only be entitled to one complimentary resort entry permit.

Any additional permits will require full payment at the Super Early Bird rate.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

Please click here to view the updated principles and framework document.

Overnight parking changes

During the 2021 season there will be no overnight parking available on the roadside between bus stop 8 and bus stop 9. This area will be reserved for day parking only between Friday and Sunday during the season. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Traverse Hotham special offer for locals!

Thanks to funding from Into Our Hands Community Foundation, Traverse Hotham is offering a series of FREE cross country lessons for Hotham and Dinner Plain locals* to enjoy this Winter. The main aim is to get more of us out gliding on cross country (XC) skis, enjoying the exercise, mobility and mental health benefits it brings.

XC/Nordic skiing ticks all the boxes for social distancing and is a healthy way to enjoy our beautiful Winter alpine environment at a human pace. Widely acknowledged as one of the best forms of aerobic exercise known, we start by focusing on the key building blocks of maintaining balance, weight shifting and efficient glide via coordinated body movements.

Traverse Hotham's Glen Clark also hopes the sessions will be a chance for Hotham and Dinner Plain's diverse alpine Winter community to reconnect and network after last year's COVID hiatus.

Each lesson/tour will include basic afternoon tea/refreshments immediately afterwards or out on the trail. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and participants are encouraged (but not obliged) to bring something along to share!

Hoys Skis are generously supporting this program by offering a special XC gear hire rate of $34 for relevant lesson/tour afternoons. Once you've booked your place, please check availability with Hoys in advance and show your Eventbrite ticket confirmation.

* Includes anyone residing (permanent/seasoners) and/or working at Hotham or Dinner Plain - proof may be requested.

NewAccess Mental Health Program

Beyond Blue’s NewAccess program is a free mental health service being rolled out in North East Victoria to support locals. 

NewAccess program provides a great starting point for people feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed about everyday life issues. NewAccess coaches are trained in low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, guiding participants through a tailored six session program.

NewAccess is for people over 16, residing in Wodonga, Wangaratta, Indigo, Mansfield, Alpine or Towong Shires and the alpine resorts, who are not currently accessing psychological supports.

• It’s free, so no out of pocket costs!
• It’s completely confidential.
• You don’t have to visit a doctor first to get help from NewAccess - just enquire directly
• It’s available via phone or video call
• Face to face may be available - please ask when you enquire
• Progress is measured every week, so you know how you’re tracking.
• The six structured sessions give you practical tools to manage whatever you’re facing.

If you'd like to know more about this free program, please visit their website or call 1300 921 535.

5 May - 23 June - Tourism North East is running a range of industry skills development courses and workshops. Visit their Eventbrite page to find our more.