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Gender Equality Everyday
Activism and respect
The recent 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign designed to unite people and take action to prevent gender-based violence.
The campaign started on November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and ran to December 10 (Human Rights Day), with Gippsland’s campaign ‘Let’s Chat’ offering a whole lot of activities and opportunities that got us all thinking, talking, and working out what we can do better.
BIG Respect Image supplied courtesy of Gippsland Women's Health. Photographer: PollyannaR.
Gippsland 2025 - Implementation Plan
December update available
As promised, this document, which highlights current activity that is supporting Gippsland’s transition, will be updated at regular intervals.
There are lots of new activities, initiatives, projects and programs across industries, education, communities and governments since The Latrobe Valley and Gippsland Transition Plan was launched in August.
Ladder Step Up Program
2023 Ladder Latrobe Valley graduation
We were thrilled to join the celebrations for graduates of the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program recently.
Ladder is an AFL community initiative backed by all 1100 AFL players, male and female, that provides young people (16-25 years) with unique opportunities to achieve their goals through tailored development and mentoring programs.
Empower Australia Forum 2023
Shaping a resilient renewable energy workforce
The national Empower Australia Forum, held on 23 November at Lardner Park in Warragul, told the story of Gippsland’s energy history, regional capacity, and renewable energy future, alongside Australia’s national energy transition journey.
The forum attracted industry experts, employment specialists, community leaders and educators to Gippsland to discuss and plan for a future-ready workforce for the renewable energy sector in regional areas.
Broadening Horizons and the NET program
Gippsland schools linking curriculum with real-world learning
Gippsland secondary school students are equipping themselves for the future through the Broadening Horizons program.
This year the program targeted 853 students, 15 Gippsland schools, and 31 industry partners in working collaboratively to build skills in communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking to explore solutions to real-world industry problems.
CRC TiME and Innovation Breakfasts
Broadening Horizons and the NET program
Gippsland took centre stage in a room of global experts on mine rehabilitation. Local leaders had the opportunity to share the challenges and opportunities in planning mine closure and transitioning to a positive new-energy future.
Convened at Federation University in Churchill, the 3-day CRC TiME Annual Forum kicked off at the Gippsland Innovation Breakfast held at the Morwell Innovation Centre. A packed room heard a diverse range of perspectives. A consistent theme was the need to put people and community the heart of transition.
Throughout the conference held at Federation University delegates and speakers spoke candidly about the competing interests for mine operators, community and government during transition. Topics included water use, industry growth, regional development, cultural outcomes, and supporting the intrinsic relationship First Nations people have with country.
L-R Prof Andrew O’Loughlin Federation Uni, Mr Guy Boggs CRC TiME, Minister for Energy, Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, local elder Aunty Christine Johnson, Dr Bruce Kelley Chair CRC TiME, Chris Buckingham CEO LVA.
Sunflowers in Gippsland
Team LVA believes that everyone deserves to feel seen, understood, and valued.
We’re delighted to be part of spreading the word about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative.
By wearing the sunflower merchandise individuals signal their potential need for extra support, understanding, or time.
Latrobe City Council has taken the lead, introducing the Sunflower initiative to our region.
Tiny Towns
We are thrilled to share the latest update on a fantastic opportunity for every town in Gippsland.
The Tiny Towns Fund initiative aims to kickstart projects that will enhance and uplift our local areas making them even more vibrant and welcoming for residents and visitors.
Grants range from $5,000 and $50,000 and applications from incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and Victorian local government can be submitted until 25 Feb 2024.
Festive Season
And that’s a wrap for 2023! 🎁 We wish all of you, our amazing Gippsland community, the happiest of festive seasons.
We hope this time is full of all the things that make our region truly special: the best produce, activities, places...and people!
Holiday Office Hours
Our office will be closed Monday 25 December 2023 and reopens Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Some staff may be working offsite December 27-29.
See you in 2024 – lots to look forward to in the coming year.
