UPDATE

Thursday 19 October 2017

An update on what the Latrobe Valley Authority is doing to support workers, businesses and our community.

Growing local businesses

Eight local businesses recently received funding as part of Regional Development Victoria’s Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund – driving growth and creating almost 100 new jobs. 

The latest round of funding recipients includes Gippsland Solar, Money Talk, Valley Windows, GBG Concrete, KB Industries, ATR Communications, Holland Customized Services, and Anglicare Victoria.

The Latrobe Valley Economic Facilitation Fund has secured more than $18 million in investment across 13 businesses and created nearly 250 jobs across the region. More funding announcements are expected soon.

Support for Carter Holt Harvey workers

The Worker Transition Service is supporting more than 120 Carter Holt Harvey employees and their family members, after the recent closure of the Morwell Mill.

The Service helps to connect workers and their family members with a range of support services to suit their specific needs.

The Federal Government’s Hazelwood Structural Adjustment Program has recently been extended to provide $2000 credit to pay for work-related items, professional services, training and support. 

In addition to job seeking and financial support, the Service can also help connect clients to personal support and counselling. Relationships Australia Victoria is on site at LVA and GTLC every Tuesday to provide free counselling.

Community projects well underway

Recent projects to benefit from funding as part of the Community Facility Fund include $41,701 to upgrade the acoustics at the Heyfield War Memorial Hall; $5,000 for the Morwell Historical Society to host the recent Boer War commemorative service and exhibition; and $33,750 to improve fencing and security at the Longwarry Netball Club.

A number of projects have also recently been completed or are well on their way to completion.

Participants of Traralgon parkrun are now enjoying a new shelter at Agnes Brereton Park in Traralgon, after receiving a grant for $15,000 towards the project earlier this year. 

A freshly sealed pathway at Gippsland Immigration Park in Morwell is providing improved access for park-goers, particularly for people with mobility issues and parents with prams. 

Latrobe Valley Racing Club are close to finishing an improved outdoor area at Glenview Park in Traralgon, which will allow the Club to host a number of family-friendly events – starting with a Food Truck Carnival on November 3-5 with up to 30 of Melbourne’s best food trucks on-site.

Access New Industries Program – Health

Last week, participants in the Access New Industries Program had the opportunity to tour the new section of the Latrobe Regional Hospital, and learn how the hospital expansion will better service the needs of the community.

The Access New Industries Program gives clients of the Worker Transition Service an overview of work in the health sector and includes accredited training in Food Hygiene and First Aid and pre-accredited training in aged care services, medical terminology and infection control. As well as touring the hospital, participants will also tour an aged care facility

The Latrobe Valley Authority has partnered with the Latrobe Regional Hospital, Benetas, Federation Training and Gippsland Employment Skills Training (GEST) to offer the program.