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The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk in Seymour
 

In this edition: Youth Fest 2022, Business Survey closing soon, Australia Day host announced, Marie Williams Kilmore Family and Children’s Centre expansion, plus the latest events in Mitchell.

Picture: Many visited Seymour's Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk on Thursday 18 August for Vietnam Veterans Day. This year the day marked 60 years since Australia's first involvement in the Vietnam War.

 
Youth Fest 2022
 
CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE AT YOUTH FEST 2022

Youth Fest 2022 is a month-long celebration across Victoria highlighting the contributions and achievements of young people in their communities.

Mitchell Youth Services will be delivering a range of events, training, workshops and celebrations in partnership with other local organisations including a skate competition, a barista course, free CPR training or try tennis for free. 

Visit the Youth Fest 2022 page on our website for all the details. 

 
 
2022 BUSINESS SURVEY CLOSING SOON

Do you own a business in Mitchell Shire? Share your opinion in our 2022 Business Survey on the Engaging Mitchell website.

Your valuable feedback and opinions will help us develop future strategies for local business investment projects, programs and services.

Survey closes at 9am on Wednesday 31 August.

HAVE YOUR SAY
 
 
AUSTRALIA DAY HOST Seymour to host awards
 

Nominations are open for the 2023 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony that will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Seymour. 

Do you know someone who deserves community recognition for their community contributions?

Anyone in the community can nominate an individual or group they believe deserve recognition for service to the community and fellow community members.

 
NOMINATE NOW
 
A teacher pushes a child on a swing
 
SWING IN TO KINDER Free kindergarten places available
 

Parents in Mitchell Shire are encouraged to think about enrolling their children into free kindergarten.

The Victorian Government recently announced the free kindergarten funding, which will provide access to quality, local education.

A 15-hour per week program will be available to four-year-old children and a 5-to-15-hour program will be available to three-year-old children per week.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
Artist impression of the Kilmore Family and Children’s Centre Expansion
 
MARIE WILLIAMS KILMORE FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Works on the Marie Williams Kilmore Family and Children’s Centre Expansion are nearing completion, with works set to finish at the end of August.

The project has seen the existing Marie Williams Kindergarten and Kilmore Maternal and Child Health Centre combined into one centre.

The centre now features four sessional kindergarten rooms with two associated play spaces, connected Maternal and Child Health consultation suites, program rooms and parent meeting spaces, and a staff lounge and office.

The $3.36 million upgrade was supported by $1.86 million from the Victorian Government’s Building Blocks Grants, $1.1 million from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and more than $394,000 from Mitchell Shire Council.

Read the full story here. 

 
 
INPUT WANTED FOR CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on Engaging Mitchell website
 

We have a few consultations open at the moment, and we would like to hear your views and ideas. We're currently seeking input on:

Councillor activity reports: Councillors share information on their activities in the community via the Councillor Delegates Report. We want to know if you find these a valuable and interesting source of information. Survey closes Monday 22 August at 9am.

You can find out more and have your say on our Engaging Mitchell consultation website.

 
ENGAGING MITCHELL PORTAL
 
 
 
WHAT'S ON

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these workshops:

Social media, photography and marketing workshop: on Saturday 20 August from 9am to 4pm at Greater Beveridge Community Centre.

Rethink recycling — sorting at home: on Saturday 20 August from 11am to 12pm online.

Our event calendar is the best place to get all the details and you can also list your own event.

GO TO EVENT CALENDAR
Vegetables at a market
 

Learn all about recycling at a workshop on Saturday 20 August.

 
Wear it Purple Day logo
 
WEAR IT PURPLE DAY Dress in purple to show support
 

Wear it Purple Day (WIPD) is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day that strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for all rainbow young people.

In celebration of WIPD Mitchell Youth Services will be hosting free afternoons of fun at each of our youth rooms.

It's on at Seymour Youth Room Tuesday 23 August from 3.30pm to 5pm and Wallan Youth Room Thursday 25 August from 3.30pm to 5pm.

 
MORE INFORMATION
 
A man plays the guitar
 
MORNING MELODIES Island harmony in Beveridge
 

Mitchell Shire Council's free event series Morning Melodies is back.  

Start off your day with a musical journey down memory lane with Harmony Island.

Isabel and Rory will be paying tribute to Roy Orbison, Elvis, Patsy Cline and many more. 

This event is free but spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.

It's on Tuesday 23 August from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Greater Beveridge Community Centre

 
EVENT DETAILS
 
A man helps a woman at the gym
 
CAREERS AT COUNCIL Apply to join Team Mitchell
 

Think you'd make a good fit at Team Mitchell? We currently have these roles available.

New roles this week:

  • Workforce Planning Project Officer
  • Revenue Officer
  • Local Laws Officer
  • Community Development Team Leader
  • Administration Officer - Business Support
  • Asset Data Officer
  • Pool Lifeguards, Duty Manager, Gym and Group Fitness Instructors, Swim Instructor

For more information on these roles or to apply, head to our website.

 
APPLY ONLINE
 
Broadford Council Chambers
 
COUNCIL MEETING Catch up on what happened
 

The August Council meeting was held this week, with a number of important decisions made including:

  • Proposal to define Emu Flat as a locality
  • Australia Day Host Town 2023 and Australia Day Awards Community Committee Members
  • Preparation of the Financial and Performance Statements and Annual Report
  • Planning permit application for a staged multi lot subdivision and native vegetation removal at 360 The Bridle Track, Glenaroua

Did you know you can watch Council meetings online?

Head to our website to catch up on what happened.

The next meeting will be the Community Questions and Hearings Committee meeting on Monday 5 September.

 
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
 
 

Mitchell Shire Council acknowledges the Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Mitchell Shire. We pay our respect to their rich cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging, and other First Nations people who live, work and play in the area.

 
 
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