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In this edition: Watch a video on Mitchell's predicted growth over the next 30 years; Seymour's Agricultural Pavilion officially opens; Anzac Day services; kindergarten open days; swap old threads for new; COVID-19 Recovery Plan endorsed.

Picture: Anzac Day 25 April. Lest we forget. 

 
 
Link to Community Vision animation video
HELP SHAPE FUTURE

Our community is growing and our region will be very different 30  years from now. Our population is set to double by 2030 to 90,000 people. In the next 20 years, we expect this to reach 170,000 people. We will continue to grow into 2050 and beyond and could have the potential capacity for around 300,000 people to call Mitchell home.

Watch our video to find out more about this growth and how you can have your say.

We’re inviting everyone to help create a new vision as we head towards 2050.

If you haven’t seen us in person, you can still catch us this month and in early May.

  • Broadford Train Station, Wednesday April 28, 6am – 8am
  • Beveridge cupcake conversion, Greater Beveridge Community Centre, Thursday 29 April,11am-1pm
  • Kilmore business networking event, Oddfellows Cafe, Thursday 29 April, 5.30pm-7.30pm
  • Pyalong Neighbourhood House, Friday April 30, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • Tallarook Farmers' Market, Sunday 2 May, 9am – noon

If you can’t catch us in person, you can visit our Engaging Mitchell website

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE
 
Three images of people out our Mitchell 2050 pop ups
Digital image overlay of world map
 
COVID RECOVERY PLAN Free workshops show next steps
 

From disengaged students, stories of isolation and loneliness, to vulnerable business and community groups and increased rates of family violence, COVID-19 has had wide-ranging impacts across Mitchell Shire.

To help address these impacts, Mitchell Shire Council endorsed the COVID-19 Community Recovery Plan at its April Council Meeting.

The actions aim to support COVID recovery, address disadvantage and encourage social reconnection.

The COVID-19 Recovery Plan will be presented at a free workshop on Tuesday 27 April at the Broadford Hall from 1.15pm to 3.30pm and on Thursday 29 April at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre. These workshops will also highlight the opportunities available to bring the plan to life.

 
REGISTER NOW
 
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HAVE YOUR SAY Health and Wellbeing survey
 

We are also developing the next Health and Wellbeing Plan.

The input you provide through the vision survey will help shape the plan. We’ve also got a more detailed survey to help capture your thoughts and experiences around health and wellbeing in Mitchell.

This will help identify opportunities, changing needs and gaps for Council and other organisations.

We have created two surveys – one for community members and one for organisations and service providers

Submissions close 9am, Monday 10 May 2021.

 
COMPLETE THE SURVEY
 
Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum and Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr Rhonda Sanderson
 
AG PAVILION OPENS Boost for Kings Park Reserve
 

The New Kings Park Reserve Agricultural Pavilion in Seymour is officially open offering more space for groups, events and even animals in any type of weather.

The upgraded pavilion includes modern facilities while maintaining the look and feel of the ageing pavilions that stood before this.

Council Mayor Rhonda Sanderson and Councillors officially opened the new site alongside Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum, the Kings Park Committee of Management and the Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society yesterday.

Significant regional events like the Seymour Show and Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will have access to more space for activities which will benefit both exhibitors and patrons.

Mitchell Shire Council and the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions fund contributed $487,000 each for the project – nearly $1 million for our community and its future.

 
MORE COUNCIL NEWS
 
Poppies in a field.
 
ANZAC DAY SERVICES Honour service men and women
 

Anzac Day is a time for our community to come together to recognise and remember the sacrifice and service of the Australian Defence Force.

  • Beveridge: Commemorative Service 11am
  • Broadford: Commemorative Service and March from 9.30am
  • Kilmore: Dawn Service 6am; Commemorative Service and March from 10.45am
  • Pyalong: Commemorative Service and March from 10.30am
  • Seymour: Dawn Service and March 5.45am, Commemorative Service and March from 9.45am
  • Tallarook: Dawn service 6am
  • Wallan: Dawn Service 6am; Commemorative Service and March from 8.30am
  • Wandong Heathcote Junction: Commemorative Service 12pm

The Seymour RSL will be open all day.

 
FULL DETAILS
 
 
Kindergarten child in the playground.
KINDER OPEN DAYS

If you're looking for a Kindergarten, come along to our Open Days and see what we can offer.

Saturday 1 May

  • Wandong Kindergarten: 9am-11am
  • Wallan Kindergarten: 11am-1pm
  • Wallan East Family and Children's Centre: 10am-12pm
  • Creating Futures Kindergarten: 12pm-2pm
  • Marie Williams Kindergarten: 2pm-4pm

Saturday 8 May

  • Mt Piper Kindergarten: 9am-11am
  • Pyalong Kindergarten: 11am-1pm
  • Seymour Preschool: 12.30pm-2.30pm
  • Seymour Family and Children's Centre: 12.30pm-2.30pm

Kindergarten applications close 1 June.

APPLY NOW FOR 2022
 
Girl looking through clothes
 
MAKE OLD NEW AGAIN Don't miss clothes swap event
 

Have you been holding on to a pair of your favourite jeans that you just can’t part with? Or, have a favourite handbag that you never use?

Mitchell Shire’s Youth Council can help you say goodbye to these items, reinvigorate your wardrobe and help the environment all at the same time.

On Saturday 15 May, the Mitchell Shire Youth Council is holding a Clothes Swap at the Wallan Multi-Purpose Community Centre, from 11am-3pm.

People are encouraged to swap clean, undamaged items of clothing they no longer wear, need or want using a token system at the event. There will also be sewing workshops to encourage up-cycling.

 
HOW TO GET INVOVLED
 
Young girls in kindergarten playground
 
EARLY YEARS Kinder open days
 

If you're looking for a Kindergarten, come along to our Open Days and see what we can offer.

Saturday 1 May

  • Wandong Kindergarten: 9am-11am
  • Wallan Kindergarten: 11am-1pm
  • Wallan East Family and Children's Centre: 10am-12pm
  • Creating Futures Kindergarten: 12pm-2pm
  • Marie Williams Kindergarten: 2pm-4pm
  • Saturday 8 May
  • Mt Piper Kindergarten: 9am-11am
  • Pyalong Kindergarten: 11am-1pm
  • Seymour Preschool: 12.30pm-2.30pm
  • Seymour Family and Children's Centre: 12.30pm-2.30pm

Kindergarten applications close 1 June.

 
APPLY NOW FOR 2022
 
Mitchell Shire on the airwaves. OKR FM on Monday 26 April at 9.30am and Seymour FM on Wednesday 28 April at 10am.
Girl colouring in
 
ADD SOME COLOUR Enter colouring in competition
 

As part of World Environment Day 2021, we've created a fun competition for you to add some colour to Mitchell's environment.

Prizes will be awarded for preschool, primary school and secondary school categories as well as an Encouragement Award.

Download, get creating and enter for your chance to win a beautifully illustrated educational children's book called Leaf Litter by award-winning author/illustrator Rachel Tonkin valued at $20.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
Compost bin
 
COMPOSTING WEBINAR Free virtual event
 

Whether you've been composting for years, or you're like to start, this free webinar is sure to have some great tips for everyone.

Our experts will answer your composting questions and give you tips for troubleshooting your home compost system.

The webinar will be held on Tuesday 4 May, from 6pm-7pm as part of our International Compost Awareness Week Australia celebrations.

 
REGISTER NOW
 
 
WHAT'S ON

24 April: Rotary Club of Seymour Annual Trivia Night, St Mary's College Hall, McIntyre St, 7pm-10.30pm.

25 April: Stretch and Sip, Brave Goose Vineyard, Whiteheads Creek, 9am-11am

1 and 2 May: Open Studios Highlands - Darren Gilbert, 2742 Highlands Road, Highlands, 10am-4pm

2 May: Mitchell Shire Concert Band, Goulburn Park, Seymour, 2.30pm-5pm

2 May: Tallarook Farmers' Market, Tallarook Mechanics Institute, 8.30am-12pm

Bookings are required for some events. Please check links for details.

Promote your event in our Event Calendar. No event is too big or too small to appear.
 

EVENT CALENDAR
Band playing music in park.
 

Enjoy live music with the Mitchell Shire Concert Band at Goulburn Park, Seymour, next weekend.

 
 
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Input wanted on the following projects
 

Draft Budget (2021/22), Financial Plan (2021/22) and Revenue and Rating Plan (2021/22-2024/25): Let us know your thoughts on the Draft Budget. Closes 9am, Tuesday 4 May.

Wandong and Heathcote Junction Outdoor Fitness Equipment: Have your say on the proposed locations for outdoor fitness equipment. Closes 5pm, Monday 17 May.

Rural Land and Activities Review and Landscape Assessment Study: Have your say on our draft Rural Land and Activities Review. Closing: 9am, 11 June.

 
PROVIDE INPUT
 
 
 
CURRENT VACANCIES Looking for a new career?
 

Have you considered a career with Mitchell Shire Council or do you know someone who is looking for work?
We are recruiting for the following roles:

  • Project Manager - Civic Infrastructure
  • Senior Design Engineer
  • Economic Development Coordinator
  • Land and Property Information Officer
  • Gym and Group Fitness Instructors
  • Swim Instructors
 
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Upcoming schedule
 

Council meetings are held at the Broadford Council Chamber at 7pm. Members of the public are invited to attend. The next Council Meeting will be the Community Questions and Hearing Committee. 

Next Council Meetings:

  • Monday 10 May: Community Questions and Hearing Committee: 
  • Monday 17 May: Council Meeting

Questions can be submitted up until 12pm on Friday 7 May.

 
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