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In this edition: Community planting event, how to stay well this winter, business and satisfaction surveys, Seymour Youth Room opens, plus the latest events in Mitchell.
Picture: Not everything is wishing for warmer temperatures, like this fungi in Broadford that's thriving in the mulch and cold weather. It's a timely reminder that there is still some fungi around, so please take care with pets in our parks and open spaces and never eat wild mushrooms.
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CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE DAY
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Kilmore Creek near the Bourke Street bridge from 10am to 12pm.
Mitchell Shire Council is holding a community planting day in Kilmore to celebrate National Tree Day on Sunday 31 July.
It will include revegetation using indigenous grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees with the aim of enhancing habitat values.
The native plants will also replace the recently removed weed trees species in this stretch of the waterway.
You can find out more about Council's National Tree Day event on our website.
Check out the National Tree Day website for more information about the day and other local tree planting sites.
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CHECK OUT THE SEYMOUR YOUTH ROOM
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Term 3 has started and Mitchell Shire's newest youth room is now open.
Seymour Youth Room is a fun, safe, inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 18 and is now open every Tuesday from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Get your body moving with our teen fitness program, hang out, grab a snack, listen to some tunes, challenge your mates or staff to a board game or get creative using our range of art supplies.
Seymour Youth Room is located in the front room at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Chittick Park, Pollard Street, Seymour.
There's also Mitchell Youth Rooms in Broadford and Wallan.
Visit the Mitchell Youth Services website for more information.
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INPUT WANTED FOR CONSULTATIONS
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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've listed some opportunities below and you can find out more on our Engaging Mitchell consultation website.
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2022 BUSINESS SURVEY
Tell us about local business
Do you own a business in Mitchell Shire? Get ready to have your say in our upcoming 2022 Business Survey.
Your valuable feedback and opinions are being sought to help us develop future strategies for local business investment projects, programs and services.
Don’t miss your opportunity to have a say by signing up to be notified when the survey opens on Monday 1 August.
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SATISFACTION SURVEY
Interviews underway
We’ve shifted from annual to quarterly telephone interviews for the Community Satisfaction Survey.
Over the next few weeks, community members may receive calls from National Field Services on behalf of Council.
Calls will only come from a fixed line number, not a mobile phone and the caller will always identify themselves and who they are working for.
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UPGRADES FOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTRES ON WISHLIST
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Mitchell Shire Council is seeking $4 million in grants from the Victorian Government to help deliver community projects including new tennis/netball courts, sports lighting, stadium improvements and a new pool slide for Tallarook as well as upgrades to parks, play spaces and community centres.
Council is committed to relentlessly advocating for funding to benefit our community and particularly to improving sport and physical opportunities for girls and women.
FIND OUT MORE
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WHAT'S ON
There's plenty of fantastic community and Council events coming up.
Our event calendar is the best place to get all the details and you can also list your own event.
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Check out Mitchell Shire Council's event calendar to see what's happening in your community.
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VIRTUAL MORNING TEA
Learn about avoiding plastic waste
We're celebrating Plastic Free July with a virtual morning tea break sharing ways to avoid plastic waste.
This event is an online 45 min morning tea where local waste warriors talk about their Plastic Free July experiences.
There will also be plenty of time for questions and sharing of your own experiences, or simply listen in and get inspired.
It's on from 10am to 10.45am on Thursday 21 July.
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CRAFT AND A CUPPA
Bring your project
Come along to our weekly Craft and a Cuppa sessions held from 11.30am at libraries in Beveridge, Seymour, Wallan and Kilmore.
Bring the project you’re working on and join in. There will also be tea and coffee provided.
Check out our events calendar for more information.
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STAY WELL THIS WINTER CAMPAIGN
This winter, we’re back out there - but so are COVID-19 and the flu.
COVID-19 rates are high, and Victoria has recorded more cases of the flu so far this year than the whole of 2020 and 2021 combined.
That’s why it’s so important to do what we can to stay well this winter.
The good news is, getting your flu shot, and staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, will help you, and the people around you, stay well.
Along with simple things like staying home if you’re unwell, these routine winter vaccinations can protect what’s most important to you.
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JABBA RETURNS
Walk-ins welcome
Wednesday 20 July, 10am to 2.30pm
Jabba the Bus will be visiting Seymour at Apex Jubilee Park (near Huey the Helicopter and the Visitor Information Centre).
Jabba will be offering COVID-19 vaccination for 5 year olds and above and influenza vaccination for 65 year olds and above.
No appointment needed, but please bring your ID and Medicare card.
You can also book a vaccination through many local medical clinics and pharmacies.
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WINTER DOSE
Changes to eligibility
Winter dose COVID-19 vaccinations are now available and recommended for adults aged 50 years and above.
Adults aged 30 and above also have the option to receive a winter dose.
You can receive the winter dose 3 months after your third dose or 3 months after being infected with COVID-19 if the infection has occurred since your third dose.
You can also receive your infleunza vaccine at the same time.
Bookings can be made through many local medical clinics and pharmacies.
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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:
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Advocacy and Social Planning Coordinator
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Maintenance Worker
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Sustainable Subdivisions Planner
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Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member
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School Crossing Supervisor Relievers
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Pool Lifeguards, Duty Manager, Gym and Group Fitness Instructors, Swim Instructor
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Library Programs Specialist
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Community Development Officer
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Property Officer
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Strategic Project Administration Officer
For more information on these roles or to apply, head to our website.
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COUNCIL MEETING
Watch the meeting online
The next Council meeting will be held online on Monday 18 July at 7pm, with several important items up for discussion including:
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Youth Council swearing in
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Renaming of Part of Arrowsmith Street, Beveridge
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Cash Investment Policy Review
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Security Service Contract extension
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Draft Governance Rules
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Provision of Road and Pathway Line Marking
Planning Permit Application for 5 Horace Court, Broadford and 360 The Bridle Track, Glenaroua
Did you know you can watch Council meetings online?
Head to our website to livestream the meeting on Monday.
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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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