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By Brittany Drysdale

and to investigate how everyone can come together to achieve ongoing

reconciliation in Australia.

The Bridge Youth Service hosted a Reconciliation Community Event on Friday, June 23, held at their very own office, as part of National Reconciliation Week, which took place from May 27 to June 3, 2023,

Great employment opportunities at The Adviser

WITH an estimated 60,000 readers in print and online weekly, The Adviser is the region’s largest circulating community newspaper dedicated to keeping Greater Shepparton and beyond informed about local events, news, business, organisations, sport and much more.

The Adviser is pleased to announce three exciting, fast-paced and rewarding job opportunities now open for experienced and talented individuals to join the dynamic and busy newsroom. The Adviser welcomes applications for the roles of graphic designer, photographer and journalist/writer.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PART TIME POSITION

AN outstanding opportunity exists for a dynamic and multi-skilled graphic designer to join our successful, award-winning team. You must have initiative, loads of enthusiasm and a professional approach while you help with workflow through our busy studio.

Our ideal candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills

• Strong communication skills and a team player

• Ability to liaise with clients, understand their needs and provide excellent customer service

• Focused creativity

• Proficient in working with Adobe Creative Suite

• Competent with Microsoft Office applications

• Familiar with Mac platform

PHOTOGRAPHER

PART-TIME, FLEXIBLE HOURS

AN exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic photographer to join the successful, awardwinning team at The Adviser, one of country Victoria’s largest circulating newspapers. You must have initiative, enthusiasm, and a professional approach as well as the skills to

‘catch the moment.’

Our ideal candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• A target-driven flexible approach to work

• Attention to detail

• Excellent people skills

• Strong communication skills and a team player

• Focused creativity

• Familiar with Mac systems & software

• Previous experience an advantage.

JOURNALIST/WRITER

PART TIME (APPROX. 30 HOURS) OR FULL TIME

WE have a fantastic opportunity in our Editorial team! We’re currently seeking applications for a journalist/writer to join The Adviser, this region’s largest circulating and best-read newspaper.

This exciting and dynamic position involves being part of our editorial team to help plan, write and organise editorial for each weekly edition of The Adviser including online articles.

What’s this role about?

• Sourcing and creating compelling content that is consumer relevant across print and digital platforms

• Work to deadlines in a fast-paced newspaper environment

• Help deliver unique content, drive conversation and engage our readers in print and online

• Generate great local general news content across a variety of fields of community interest

• Experience in uploading articles to websites and social media

• Digital photography skills/experience and/or an interest in this is an advantage

If you are a can-do community minded person, are passionate about writing, and you have excellent organisational and time

management skills, we’d love to meet and have a chat about this wonderful role within our team.

As a member of each of The Adviser ’s teams, you will get the resources and support you need in a place that respects your contribution, nurtures your talent and celebrates your achievements.

If any of these opportunities sound like you, we are interviewing now so send your application letter, resume and portfolio to email: melanie.spencer@sheppartonadviser. com.au, or for any further information phone 5832 8900.

The Adviser is located at 38-40 Welsford St, Shepparton.

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The Wiggles are back with

GET ready to get steady and wiggle! Australia’s most beloved all-dancing, allsinging and fun-inducing group are heading back to Shepparton for three dazzling shows on July 11 at the Goulburn Valley Grammar School.

Hello! We’re the Wiggles is the name of the brand-new show and with seven Wiggles on stage, singing a medley of classic favourites from the troupe’s impressive 30-year career along with new, popular showstoppers.

“It’s going to be a show full of great classic songs and great new ones, a real combination of 30 years' worth of Wiggling,” said Red Wiggle, Simon.

Loving to sing with a voice that spans octaves, Simon is excited to be hitting the road again with more live shows stating, “Live shows are the best, they're joyous

Botanic bliss

By Brittany Drysdale ENCHANTING

grounds, impressively lush pathways, phenomenal facades of flowers, and sprawling scenic sites. No this is not the description of a Disney princess movie, but Shepparton’s very own botanic gardens.

Since 2011, the site has transformed into a heavenly sanctuary for the community to enjoy. Situated on what was once an old tip, the gorgeous gardens have something for everyone, whether you’re into bike riding, running, or taking a casual stroll, the botanic gardens provide a captivating oasis for your outdoor activities.

After receiving a $32K grant at the end of 2020 from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), formally the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DWELP), the botanic gardens were able to update their pamphlets and informational signs around the gardens. The funding was specifically for botanic gardens and funded in conjunction with the Helen

and full of high-energy fun. When we’re on stage we really do have the best seat in the house watching the children having a great time. We also love watching the adults, the parents and grandparents who get to enjoy the show through their children's eyes. It’s really very special.”

Appreciating that a live Wiggles show is often the first concert for many children, and with a two-and-a-half-year-old of his own, Simon said his favourite song to perform is Rock-A- Bye Your Bear.

“Rock-A-Bye Your Bear is a beautiful and gentle song which marries lyrics and actions

to

beautifully, and it’s a song that we will do at every single one of our Wiggles shows,” Simon said.

In great anticipation for the Hello! We’re the Wiggles show, The Adviser is pleased to offer 5 family passes (4 tickets per family) for the July 11 shows to be held at the Goulbourn Valley Grammar School.

To win, all you have to do is email editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au with the clear subject line, Wiggles Competition and provide your name and contact details to go into the draw. Competition closes on July 5.

MacPherson Smith Trust and Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ). Housing hundreds of native Australian plants, the distinctive gardens celebrate the history and diversity of our region. The gardens Care for the Rare project was established to enable regional botanic gardens to play an important conservation role in safeguarding Victoria’s biodiversity. Through the conservation of collections in botanic gardens, public awareness

is raised, and the community are able to observe the impressive collection of rare plants indigenous to their local area. By following the designated walking and cycling track from one end of the city to the other, you can feel immersed in what has been achieved to date and observe the ongoing changes with the restoration of this beautiful area.

HEAVEN ON EARTH... The enchanting Shepparton Botanic Gardens are open year-round for the community enjoyment. Pictured is the view of The Food Garden from The Lookout. Photo: Brittany Drysdale

STANDING UP FOR THE BYPASS... Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe MP (pictured), has urged the Victorian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure in Parliament to take action to safeguard the $208M already committed to the Shepparton Bypass, emphasising the critical need for the Bypass and a second river crossing in Victorian Parliament this week. Photo: Supplied

O’Keeffe stands up for Shepparton Bypass

IN a given statement, the Nationals Member for Shepparton District, Kim O'Keeffe MP, is urging the Victorian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Jacinta Allan, to safeguard the $208M that has been committed to the Shepparton Bypass. Ms. O'Keeffe expressed concern that the Bypass might be scrapped due to an independent infrastructure review by the Federal Labor Government.

The Shepparton Bypass is a significant project aimed at improving transport infrastructure in the region. The former Federal Coalition Government had already contributed $208M, with an additional $10.2M allocated in the 2017-18 Victorian Budget for early works and finalising the business case. The 2023-24 Victorian Budget

has also allocated $1M for planning the Bypass and improving links in Shepparton.

Ms. O'Keeffe emphasises the need for the State Government to commit to the project, citing the chaos caused by the closure of the Peter Ross Edwards Causeway during the October 2022 floods. She argues that the lack of a bypass in Shepparton, despite it being a significant transport hub and having a high number of registered trucks, poses risks to residents, tourists, and local businesses.

Ms. O'Keeffe has written to Minister Allan, urging her to personally witness the impact of the bypass's absence and to ensure that the project remains a priority. She stresses that failure to save the Shepparton Bypass from further delays or abandonment would have detrimental effects on the region.

Change is forthcoming at the Ethnic Council

THE Ethnic Council of Shepparton is set to embark on a new chapter with the appointment of Sam Atukorala as the successor to manager Chris Hazelman, who will retire in mid-July. President Maria Brown-Shepherd made the announcement, emphasising that the decision

was the result of a meticulous recruitment process that identified Sam as the most qualified candidate for the position.

Maria acknowledged, “Sam has been with the Ethnic Council for several years as the Regional Strategic Coordinator and had

built up a network people involved in the sector both locally and statewide. The recruitment process has been timed to enable an appropriate transition to occur before Chris’s departure.

“The Board has confidence that Sam has the skills and relevant experience to guide our staff and service delivery to ensure we are providing the right responses to our community’s needs”.

Sam responded by saying, “I have had the privilege of working for this great organisation under Chris’s exceptional leadership for more than nine and half years. Chris's departure will be a significant loss, not only for the Ethnic Council of Shepparton but also for our broader multicultural community. We will forever cherish Chris's contributions and unwavering dedication to our community. His impact has been far-reaching, and his legacy will continue

to inspire us.

“As I transition into this new role, I am committed to honouring Chris's legacy by striving to fill his big shoes and continuing the important work he has initiated for our multicultural communities. I am deeply honoured to have been selected for this position and am fully aware of the immense responsibility it carries.

“As the leading multicultural organisation, we have a profound responsibility to advocate for, support, and empower our multicultural communities in this region. With the support of everyone, I am confident that we can continue to make a positive and lasting impact, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating the rich and vibrant diversity within our community.”

Being an ally to reconciliation

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THE event featured various activities and attractions, including free food, traditional games, an artefact display, and community connection opportunities. The fun-filled day brought people together and promoted understanding and reconciliation among all attendees. The collaboration between local organisations such as the Academy of Sport, Health and Education, Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, Headspace, Uniting, River Connect, GOTAFE, Berry Street Youth Foyer, and Point of Difference Studio demonstrated a united effort to make the event a success.

Melinda Lawley, the CEO of The Bridge Youth Service, highlighted that the event

signified a positive step in the region's reconciliation journey.

“Reconciliation for us means being a good ally. To achieve that we need to make sure we are listening. We are making space for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewpoints and perspectives. We are focused on listening, and learning.

“Collectively, we want to show that we are committed to being a voice for reconciliation, to being allies and taking a stand against racism, injustice and inequity,” said Melinda. “Reconciliation Week is important because it draws attention to the fact that reconciliation is continuous, and we need to focus on it.”

GULPA GAKA... The Reconciliation Community Event kick-started with a smoking ceremony performed by ASHE student Nathan Burke (pictured) and a Welcome To Country spoken by Ch’e Atkinson.

Photo: Brittany Drysdale

Sam BIRRELL MP

Sharing in heartfelt and shared heritage

$3.5 Million in Flood Resilience Funding Secured

Our region was hit by unprecedented flooding in October and while communities are still recovering, work has already started on identifying works that could be done to mitigate future floods. $3.5 million dollars has been secured in the first round of the Disaster Ready Fund and will help pave the way for bigger projects to build flood resilience across the region.

This first round aimed to fund projects which will help Councils and communities better understand what occurred and build a foundation of knowledge for developing projects to protect communities and critical infrastructure in the future.

I continue to have regular discussions with government ministers about what will be required to better protect our communities in future, and this billion-dollar fund over the next 5 years will aim to do that.

Stronger Communities Grants

Recipients of the Stronger Communities Grant Program are beginning to be announced from the Federal Government and I had the opportunity to this week ring a number of grass roots organisations to inform them of funding. This money helps support organisations to develop projects that aim to bring communities together.

Recipients include:

• Shepparton Sailability $12,602 for a new, larger sailboat which is more stable

• Numurkah Wunghnu Cemetery Trust $2,500 for defibrillator

• Scout Association of Australia Victoria Branch $15,000 for combined equipment for Scout Groups of Tatura, Mooroopna, North Shepparton and Kialla for camping and outdoor equipment that was damaged in the floods

• Murchison Toolamba Football Netball Club $16,500, to support the purchase of 3 portable double toilet blocks to better cater for players, officials, volunteers and the general public during home games

Water Buybacks

Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek, remains determined to take an extra 450GL of water from Basin communities. This means destruction and devastation for electorates like ours if this goes ahead. Productivity will drop and so will spending, affecting thousands of people and jobs in our region. I’ve called out the Minister in Parliament numerous times and have written to her for the second time to meet with me and answer questions that are of vital importance to our communities.

My Questions to the Minister:

Why won’t you extend the June 2024 deadline and pursue Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism projects that would achieve better outcomes for the environment in a sustainable way?

Is there is research showing the recovery of the additional 450GL would not have a negative social or economic impact on basin communities, if so, will you release it, if not, when will that work be done and released publicly before any water buybacks occur?

ONE of the region's most colourful and vibrant organisations, The Australian and Filipino Community (AFC) recently celebrated its 37th anniversary on June 17, 2023, bringing together members from diverse backgrounds to commemorate and celebrate a shared heritage.

The event was, by all accounts, a resounding success, filled with heartfelt moments, joyful dancing and unforgettable

music. The AFC would like to extend their collective gratitude to all involved for a memorable night with a raffles being were held, with generous donations from attendees contributing to the success of the evening. The AFC's renowned culinary delights were also showcased, with everyone bringing a plate of food to share, resulting in a delectable feast that delighted the senses.

A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY CELEBRATES... The Australian Filipino Community recently enjoyed its 37th anniversary at a special event, capturing the essence of unity and togetherness. Photo: Supplied

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THE Adviser is giving two lucky families a chance to win one of two family passes to visit Kyabram Fauna Park.

To go in the draw, count the curious meerkats hiding throughout this week’s Adviser then enter online at sheppadviser. com.au with your name, daytime phone number and your meerkat count. Winners will be drawn and notified by phone on Wednesday 5th July 2023 Winners will be published in The Adviser on Wednesday 12th July 2023.

(Drawn entries must have the correct meerkat count to be eligible for a family pass, draws will be repeated until two winners with the correct answer are

drawn).

Winners must collect their tickets from Kyabram Fauna Park for use before 31 December 2023. Winners will be required to show ID to collect tickets.

Tickets cannot be sold or exchanged for cash. Judge's decision is final.

The Adviser is letterbox delivered to most areas or you can collect a copy of The Adviser at 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton, read for free online at our website sheppadviser.com.au or phone 5832 8900 for assistance.

Look out for another great competition in next week's edition.

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Second Reconciliation Action Plan adopted by Council

THE Greater Shepparton City Council has adopted its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), called "Innovate," for the period of July 2023 to July 2025. The adoption of this plan demonstrates the Council's ongoing commitment to reconciliation and its collaboration with First Nations People and the broader community. The development of the Innovate RAP involved an extensive two-phase consultation process, during which feedback was gathered from more than 380 community members and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations.

The Innovate RAP is structured around four main themes: Acceptance and Acknowledgement, Cultural Safety, Freedom and Equality, and Education and Employment. These themes reflect the Council's goals of fostering acceptance and acknowledgement of First Nations People's history, ensuring cultural safety and removing barriers, and increasing education and employment opportunities that promote First Nations People's culture and history. These themes align with Reconciliation Australia's four pillars: Relationships, Respect, Opportunities, and Governance.

The Innovate RAP includes specific actions with measurable timelines and deliverable outcomes. Some of these actions include celebrating National Reconciliation Week to build relationships, promoting cultural learning to enhance understanding and recognition of First Nations People's cultures and rights, and advocating for and recognising significant dates

INNOVATE... The Greater Shepparton City Council has adopted its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), called “Innovate,” for the period of July 2023 to July 2025, demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation and its collaboration with First Nations People and the broader community. Pictured is Wulumbarra dancer Christopher Boland performing at the 2022 Illuminate Festival. Photo: Supplied

for First Nations People.

Mayor Cr Shane Sali expressed appreciation for the extensive work that went into developing the second RAP. The endorsement of the Innovate RAP reaffirms the council's dedication to its reconciliation journey.

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Duckweed- the right stuff for space!

June Council Meeting Wrap

This month’s Council Meeting was held on Tuesday 20 June.

2023/2024 Budget

Council adopted the 2023/2024 Budget which has a strong focus on protecting the community and ensuring ongoing resilience. The Budget includes a capital works program of $64.15 million focusing on investing in the region’s existing assets, along with funding for investigation and design improvements to ensure our drainage and infrastructure is available to withstand any future flood emergencies. The Budget outlines the most practical way forward for the next financial year to ensure the region’s continued success and prosperity.

Community Grants

Council noted the awarding of more than $100,000 in community grants. The funding included a total of $81,492.65 awarded under the community grants of Small Town Festive Decoration Grants, Community Matching Grants, Greater Shepparton Access and Inclusion Grants and Creative City Grants. A further $24,385 was awarded under the sustainable development streams of New Business Grants and Community Sustainability Grants.

Reconciliation Action Plan

Council adopted its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Innovate July 2023 to July 2025. It comes following Council’s formalised commitment to reconciliation via the development of its first RAP Reflect in 2019. Council worked closely with Reconciliation Australia on the development of its second plan which aims to further advance and develop relations with First Nations People and the broader community.

High and Rowe Streets Car Park

Council noted the conclusion of the community consultation process on the potential future sale, lease or gift of part of the Council-owned land at 84-90 High Street, Shepparton, the High and Rowe Streets Car Park. Council also resolved to commence preparations for the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for potential development of this site.

DUCKWEED IS HEADING TO THE STARS... A small aquatic plant, Duckweed is found on the surface of wetlands and farm dams within the Goulburn Broken Catchment. With a high protein and nutrient content as well as a rapid ability to reproduce, the tiny plant is an excellent candidate for the Plants to Space Program which endeavours to investigate suitable species to propagate vertical farms on the Moon and on Mars. Pictured is Goulburn Broken CMA Environmental Water and Wetlands Officer, Jo Geddes with a sample of Duckweed. Photo: Supplied

is a small aquatic plant found during Spring when it flowers. This tiny native plant is classified as one of the smallest

on the surface of wetlands and farm dams within the catchment. It has been identified as a potential food source for people living in space in the future by researchers at the newly formed Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, based at the University of Adelaide.

Goulburn Broken CMA Environmental Water and Wetlands Officer, Jo Geddes, said the authority's involvement in the project came about from her chance encounter with Plants for Space's Chief Investigator, Professor Mathew Lewsey from La Trobe University, who invited the CMA to join the project's collection team when he learned duckweed was found in the catchment.

"I got talking to Professor Lewsey when he was at a Plants for Space stand at the Avalon Airshow and it's grown from there to us now being able to start collecting duckweed," Ms Geddes said.

"Duckweed, which has the scientific name Lemna disperma, is green in colour and floats on the surface of the water. It's most prolific

native plant is classified as one of the smallest flowering plants in the world.

"When we're out at rivers, creeks, streams and wetlands during the usual course of our work, the CMA's waterways team will collect duckweed when they see it.

"We will take a small sample, place it in a ziplock bag and take it back to the office. From there it will be sent to the Plants for Space team in Adelaide for further analysis and barcoding of its DNA as part of the research."

Living in space or Mars poses a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to food. Sending food into space is weighty and expensive. The Plants for Space project is investigating growing plants on space flights in carefully controlled growth chambers, or in vertical farms on Moon and Mars bases.

The high protein and nutrient content of duckweed, plus its ability to reproduce rapidly, make it a popular plant to study and possibly send into orbit. Ms Geddes said plant collection permits had been issued to GB CMA staff for the gathering of duckweed.

For more information on any of these items please visit www.greatershepparton.com.au or call (03) 5832 9700.

Greater Shepparton City Council

Fauna Park family fun

THE Kyabram Fauna Park is hosting its inaugural Family Fun Weekend on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The event will feature a range of activities that are free with park entry, making it a great option for families during the school holidays.

During the Family Fun Weekend, visitors of all ages can enjoy face painting, jumping castles, and airbrush tattoos. Additionally, there will be a supersized schedule of keeper talks where attendees can learn more about the park's resident wildlife. These talks provide an opportunity to discover fascinating information about the animals from the knowledgeable keepers who care for them, including such topics as communication among Tasmanian devils, creating stimulating environments for reptiles, and the favourite food of the park's Cassowaries.

The Kyabram Fauna Park is spread across 55 hectares of parkland and wetlands, housing a diverse range of animals including Tasmanian devils, quolls, dingoes, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, emus, and southern cassowaries. The park recently introduced a purpose-built Reptile Habitat and is also home to a group of meerkats.

Located just a 30-minute drive from Shepparton or Echuca, and approximately 2.5 hours from Melbourne, the Kyabram Fauna Park is easily accessible. The park opens from 10 am to 5 pm every day, while the Family Fun events will take place from 10 am to 3 pm during the weekend.

Entry tickets can be brought at Kyabram Fauna Park front entrance and Zoos Victoria members visit free. For more information, visit zoo.org.au/kyabram/whats-on/events/ family-fun-weekend/

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A shop to love

FORMED 13 years ago, I Love This Shop opened its first store on Elizabeth Street in the Melbourne CBD. The owner, Eddie Garni, has been involved in the discount variety business for over 30 years. His passion for providing customers with quality merchandise at affordable pricing led to the I Love This Shop concept.

The quirky name came from his customers, walking up to the counter in other stores that he owned saying “I love this shop! There is always something exciting in here, even though I didn’t come in to buy anything, I always walk out with something.”

The concept of giving customers a huge range of party supplies and a variety of merchandise also makes your journey through the store a lot of fun. Whether

you’re looking for a Super Mario costume, helium balloons, pet accessories or something for the home, you will usually find it in-store.

In recent years, I Love This Shop has become a one-stop confectionery and cake supplies store. Stocking over 5000 items in these two categories alone, the range is only getting bigger with Eddie having visited the largest confectionery expo in the world in April this year to bring his customers new and exciting lines. With over 40,000 products in their store, I Love This Shop will be your new destination for party and variety.

The grand opening is Saturday, July 1, at 2/10 St Georges Rd, Shepparton. Eddie and the team hope to see you there!

THE HUGE RANGE... of products in-store will have you saying “I Love This Shop!” Pictured from left are valued I Love This Shop staff members Brayden, Eddie, Tim, Ameilia, Sandra, Kara, Tara and Arvind (Sunny).

Photo: Stephanie Holliday

(From left) Winner Christine Sutton shopped at BIG W Winner Madison Forte shopped at Traffik

Winner Julie Finster shopped at SPC Factory Sales

Winner Deborah Sullivan shopped at Suzanne Grae

Winner Margaret Collier shopped at Focus Cards & Gifts Winner Karlee Foster shopped at Kwik Bite Cafe

GMCU’s $25.5K Giveaway officially underway

First round of winners drawn!

LAST week, six lucky locals received a phone call stating that they had each won $500 from the GMCU $25.5K Giveaway after spending a minimum $10 or more at one of the many participating businesses.

The lucky winners included Christine Sutton who won after shopping at BIG W –Shepparton Marketplace, Julie Finster after shopping at SPC Factory Sales, Margaret Collier after shopping at Focus Cards & Gifts, Deborah Sullivan after shopping at Suzanne Grae – Shepparton Marketplace, Madison Forte after shopping Traffik and Karlee Foster after eating a tasty meal from Kwik Bite Café.

GMCU CEO Ged Smith is delighted for the first round of winners from the Giveaway and praises the boost this will bring to our local economy.

“Congratulations to the first winners of the 2023 GMCU Cash Giveaway weekly prizes! By shopping locally they’ve not only won themselves a great winter cash boost, but they’ve also helped our local economy. GMCU is so proud to support the Cash Giveaway and to help Goulburn Valley businesses and shoppers connect and flourish,” said Mr Smith.

Week 2’s lucky winners are Julie Haddow after shopping at Big WShepparton Marketplace, Ann Rouse after shopping at The Main Course ButcheryRiverside Plaza, Ann Sexton after shopping at Focus Cards and Gifts, Miriam McIntosh after shopping at Blizzards Fine Jewellers, Shelly Tate after shopping at Spirited Flame, and Iren Havas after shopping at Fairleys IGA.

PRIZE WINNER AT TRAFFIK... From left, The Adviser’s Geoff Adams, Traffik store manager, Noreen Sali, prize winner Madison Forte and CEO of GMCU Ged Smith. Photo: Stephanie Holiday

PRIZE WINNER AT BIG W... From left, Big W staff member Haley, prize winner Christine Sutton and The Adviser’s Geoff Adams. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

PRIZE WINNER

Suzanne Grae’s store manager, Nikla Slivarich. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

PRIZE WINNER AT FOCUS CARDS & GIFTS...

From left, director of business Shelley Culhane, prize winner Margaret Collier and The Adviser’s Brittany Drysdale. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto

Caring for the future of your feet

FULFILLING their dream, Chris and Chantelle Annett have opened Future Feet Podiatry in Shepparton, showcasing their passion about providing care to the community and helping people maintain their foot health.

Chris, being an experienced podiatrist, offers a wide range of services for the feet and lower limbs, such as providing assessment, treatment and management of sports injuries, children's feet, diabetes foot management, and general foot health assessments, meaning people of all ages can benefit from their services.

The clinic's location at 38 Vaughan Street,

near the local bus interchange, is convenient for clients to access, along with the availability of plenty of free parking. Future Feet Podiatry understands the importance of accessibility and aims to provide a professional and welcoming environment for their clients.

Chris and Chantelle are excited to welcome both long-term clients and new clients to their clinic, emphasising the significance of maintaining foot care for overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

With their dedication to foot health and their commitment to the Shepparton community, Chris and Chantelle are wellpositioned to provide excellent podiatry

services at Future Feet Podiatry. You can visit Future Feet at 38 Vaughan Street, Shepparton, or contact them on

58143570. Online bookings available via website www.futurefeetpodiatry.com.au

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Future Feet Podiatry has recently opened and is taking on new clients at their professional and welcoming clinic at 38 Vaughan Street. Chris Annett (right) is an experienced podiatrist and Chantelle is taking care of the administration side of the business.

Come and meet the new team at GMCU Mooroopna

THERE are two friendly new faces at the GMCU Mooroopna branch, who are already getting to know the locals.

The branch recently farewelled the previous team, and the new team of Kaitlin and Emma [pictured] are settling in and are excited to serve the members of the community in and around Mooroopna.

Both locals with plenty of banking experience, Emma and Kaitlin are dedicated to supporting GMCU members for all their specific needs.

“Although it’s only over the river from Shepparton, we have a close-knit community here in Mooroopna,” said Emma.

“The branch has quite a lot of members who like to do their banking in person and we’re so happy to get to know them all – after all, that’s what we’re here for.”

With major bank institutions increasingly closing branches in country areas, the GMCU team remains committed to supporting the Greater Shepparton population with face-toface banking services.

“At GMCU, we pride ourselves on strong personal service,” says Kaitlin. “It’s our job to support our members with whatever they need in banking. Each one is a name to us, not a

Whether you’re a GMCU member or not, feel free to pop in to the branch and say hello.

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PLEASED TO MEET YOU... Two friendly new faces are now based at the GMCU Mooroopna branch, who are already getting to know the locals. The branch recently farewelled the previous team, and the new team of Kaitlin and Emma are settling in and are excited to serve the members community in and around Mooroopna.

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Welcome to Gathercole's

Our family company commenced operations at Tatura in 1985 and has built its strength in serving supermarkets and butchers nationally with a high quality lamb product range. We are now serving international markets including the United States, Asian and Middle Eastern markets with Graebar Park Lamb.

Our Tatura facility is expanding and we welcome applications for labourers, knifehands and a maintenance person.

If you would like to join our dynamic team, drop in a resume.

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MORE than just a meat processing company, Gathercole’s are a family-owned business operating throughout Victoria, providing high-quality beef and lamb from around Australia, while also boosting the regional economy with local jobs.

Gathercole’s Tatura facilities rapid expansion has created new job vacancies where locals are encouraged to be part of their growth.

The meat processing giant was established in Melbourne in 1974 and has grown to become one of the top 25 multi-species processors in the country. They supply Victorian wholesale and retail butchers from their three plants located in Tatura, Carrum,

and Wangaratta, while also providing to lucrative markets in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Korea, and Pacific Islands through their Teir 2 Export accreditation.

The local meat processing company recently completed a new 15m high building in Tatura in 2021. The expansion almost doubled the size of their existing facility, allowing them to increase their processing and storage capabilities. The state-of-theart premises in Tatura includes cold storage space for 20,000 lambs and amenities for their expanding workforce.

To find out how you can be part of the team, contact Gathercole’s on 03 5824 1426.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE... Gathercole’s Tatura has an expanding workforce

Welcoming and rewarding work at GV Health

LISA Scarff is Goulburn Valley Health’s Manager of Mental Health Triage and has not long moved to the region from the Northern Territory to start in her new position.

With a passion for mental health and remote/regional healthcare, Ms Scarff knew the move to Shepparton was right for her.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to me to participate in the delivery of healthcare to vulnerable people who may not otherwise receive the healthcare they need, she said.

“There is a friendliness in regional Victoria that was really welcoming that made the transition really great and what struck my partner and I was the sense of community and the sense of kindness between the people we worked

with or encountered day to day.”

GV Health has several services available to assist mental health professionals find a role and relocate to the area, which includes support from Jodi Viggiani who is GV Health’s Mental Health Workforce Navigator.

Ms Viggiani supports prospective candidates and new recruits in the field of mental health with employment, relocation and settling into the GV Health and Shepparton communities.

For current vacancies in mental health and to contact the Mental Health Workforce Navigator, visit the GV Health website and search for Mental Health Careers.

Pathways to reward employment across health services

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NCN Health operates regional Health Services in Nathalia, Cobram and Numurkah. Each campus has its own Urgent Care Centre, and localized services across aged care, medical, dental, youth, rehabilitation and community health. NCN Health has various pathways to reward employment across our health services.

In addition to the 2024 NCN Health Graduate Nurse Program, NCN Health also offers pathways to employment.

Registered and Enrolled Nursing student placements are available at Nathalia, Cobram and Numurkah campuses.

VETiS at NCN Health is a two-year program providing Year 11 and 12 students with real experience working in the healthcare sector. The VETiS program enables students to access a wide variety of both clinical and non-clinical professions within the healthcare system. Upon successful completion of the twoyear program students may obtain a Certificate III Health Services Assistance or Certificate III Allied Health Assistance. VETiS is available at all NCN Health campuses. Year 10 students interested in a rewarding career in health care can discuss options with school career advisors.

For those considering a career in health care, but are not quite sure what avenue to take, NCN Health offers Work Experience across clinical and non-clinical settings including nursing, allied health, community health, diversional therapy, administration, human resources, communications, community development, health promotion and maintenance.

NCN Health prides itself on a large contingent of volunteers and is always on the lookout for more. If volunteering is something that interests you, there are fantastic opportunities across the three campuses. Some of the volunteer opportunities include mealtime mates, involvement with consumer groups and committees, Resident Life Story Program, assisting with resident activities, gardening bees, music program, volunteer driving and reading the paper to aged care residents.

For more information on all the NCN Health pathways to employment opportunities visit the NCN Health website – ncnhealth.org. au or contact Elisha Penman via email – elisha. penman@ncnhealth.org.au

INCREDIBLY REWARDING... Lisa Scarff is Goulburn Valley Health’s manager of Mental Health Triage and has not long moved from the Northern Territory. Beginning her new role at GV Health Lisa states she has been struck by the sense of community in the Goulburn Valley and its welcoming friendliness. Photo: Supplied

FROM NATHALIA TO COBRAM AND NUMURKAH... NCN Health provides a range of employment and training pathways including its 2024 NCN Health Graduate Nurse Program along with a two year VETiS program providing year

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students real experience working in the healthcare sector. Pictured are NCN Health nurses Bonnie Klein (left) and Kym John. Photo: Supplied

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An integral part of the team at GV Health

THE Aboriginal Liaison Officers are an integral part of the health service at GV Health. They support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients by ensuring they receive culturally appropriate healthcare whilst also supporting staff by increasing their cultural knowledge.

This can be in the form of cultural, social and emotional wellbeing and advocacy support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and their families when attending the

Emergency Department, during an inpatient stay or at an outpatient appointment by request.

Aboriginal Liaison Officers also assist patients in navigating hospital settings, understanding their treatment plans and helping staff and patients with discharge planning when requested.

Also included in the team is a Mental Health Aboriginal Liaison officer who provides cultural, emotional and

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social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families when they use the mental health services.

To get in touch with the GV Health Aboriginal Liaison Officer team, visit the Minya Barmah room at GV Health on Graham Street, Shepparton, between 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays or contact them on (03) 5832 2322.

This NAIDOC Week, GV Health celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme ‘For Our Elders’ reminds us that across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

At GV Health we seek to provide emotional, social and cultural support to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families, through our Aboriginal Liaison Officers.

For more information on GV Health’s Aboriginal Health services please visit www.gvhealth.org.au/services/aboriginal-health

GV Health would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

AN INTEGRAL PART... of the GV Health service is the GV Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team (from left) Cynthia Scott, Mark Anselmi, Carol Colli, and Toni Mason. Photo: Supplied

New exhibition at Kaiela Arts honours and celebrates

Wendy Lovell MP

Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region

HONOURING and celebrating this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, For Our Elders, Kaiela Arts is delighted to announce its new exhibition opening on Tuesday, July 4.

This exhibition reflects interactions across generations and the value and enrichment that Elders bring to Kaiela Arts and community. Elders Cynthia Hardie, Laurel Robinson, Amy Briggs and Rochelle Patten have created a collection of new artworks collaboratively and individually – dynamic expressions, rich with colour and texture, that capture the vibrancy of family life and stories.

“For Our Elders is about what our Elders share with us, and the special feeling that they give when they’re together,” said Kaiela Arts Board member and artist, Belinda Briggs.

“When the Elders paint together, they’re thinking about their Elders, and so these works speak to the love and sacrifices that have been made over many generations.

Their works have been created through time spent together and the love that they have for family and people flows out on to the canvas. These artworks will spark yarning and connection.”

Reflecting family connections across the generations, the exhibition will also feature artworks by other Kaiela Arts artists who have been exploring new techniques utilising natural pigments.

A key highlight will be a series of new works created by children as young as eight years old, and Year 12 students from ASHE, who have participated in the Deadly Decks program, facilitated by Tammy-Lee Atkinson.

Kaiela Arts warmly invites everyone to come and experience this special exhibition that pays homage to our Elders.

Featured artwork: Detail of Three Generations by Tammy-Lee Atkinson, 2023, Natural

on Belgian Linen.

INTERACTIONS ACROSS GENERATIONS... and the value and enrichment that Elders bring to their communities, Kaiela Arts’ new exhibition both honours and celebrates Indigenous Elders. Entitled, For Our Elders the new exhibition opens on Tuesday, July 4 and coincides with NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Pictured

is Three Generations by Tammy-Lee Atkinson, 2023. Photo: Supplied

I’d like to wish all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a terrific NAIDOC week. It’s

to celebrate the many people in your communities who have driven and led change over generations and, in that spirit, we acknowledge the importance

GSSC celebrates and honours Elders for NAIDOC

NATIONAL NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Falling in the school holidays this year, Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) celebrated NAIDOC in the final week of term two.

Led by First Nations leader Olivia Gibson, the whole-school assembly was just one of the many high-points during the week, with a smoking ceremony undertaken by Uncle Dixon and a Welcome to Country performed by Jada Cooper.

At the assembly, president of the Rumbalara Football Netball Club, Josh Atkinson was a special guest speaker, while Shanika Allen-Jones' moving poetry reading stirred and engaged the school gathering.

Depicting the true meaning of For Our Elders, this year’s NAIDOC theme, students performed a dance portraying the significance and incomparable strength of Elders in keeping First Nations’ culture alive.

Through the movement of the dance, students demonstrated traditional ways of sourcing food, preparing for celebration and caring for Country. The dance honoured Elders as cultural custodians and teachers.

NAIDOIC events held throughout the week also included a cultural exchange

program with Mt Scopus Memorial College, traditional games, art, basket weaving and beading, traditional food tasting of Kangaroo Stew, Kangaroo Meatballs, Damper, Jonny Cakes and Lemon Myrtle Shortbread.

A staff versus student game of buroinjin bought out the fun and competitive side, while Home Group lessons each morning provided some great insight and lessons into the oldest, continuous living culture on earth.

The Koorie Big Day Out was another event held during the week and provided First Nation students with an array of information and exhibits to help them explore higher education, training and employment opportunities beyond school.

Presented by Toorong Marnong and the Shepparton Education plan, First Nation students from across the region were invited to attend and the event featured careers and aspiration exhibits, panel speakers and breakout sessions designed to lift aspirations, increase engagement and to improve the retention of students.

NADOIC activities across the week at GSSC were a wonderful and engaging success for all students to celebrate First Nations culture and peoples.

GSSC thanks its Koorie Educators and Engagement Support Officers, Shepparton Education Plan, teaching and education support staff for making it all possible.

NAIDOC Week 2023

NAIDOC Celebrating Week

I’d like to wish all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a wonderful NAIDOC week. It’s time to celebrate the many people in our communities who have driven change over generations and for everyone to celebrate and learn about First Nations histories and cultures.

In that spirit, we acknowledge the importance of this year’s theme, “For Our Elders,” and I pay special tribute to Aunty Faye Lynam, who passed away recently.

This year’s national NAIDOC Week is themed ‘For our Elders,’ acknowledging that across generations, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and our loved ones. At GSSC, we pay our respects to the Elders we’ve lost and to those who continue fighting for us across all our Nations and we pay homage to them.

Nurturing relationships and culture

Students from Greater Shepparton Secondary College and Gowrie Street Primary School are bringing First Nations culture, history and storytelling to life through the form of two murals being painted at the schools.

The First Nations secondary and years 5 & 6 students will soon begin painting at GSSC on a shipping container, displayed prominently near our Bayuna neighbourhood. Once completed, the group will work together again to design a mural for Gowrie St, which will be located in their central courtyard along one of the buildings.

The students worked with Aunties program lead Aunty Lisa LynchJohnson from Gowrie St and GSSC Art Domain Leader Alison Sealie to workshop design ideas, incorporating First Nations perspective, both local to Yorta Yorta and Bangerang peoples and symbolising Aboriginal art more generally. This included symbols depicting gathering areas, waterholes and running water, representing the region’s rivers and meeting places. The travelling and journey with resting place symbol also featured heavily in students’ designs as they discussed its relevance to education and how their schooling is a long journey taking them somewhere.

As well as honouring and celebrating First Nations culture, the mural projects are designed to foster relationships between our senior primary school students and GSSC students to enable a more seamless and supportive transition into secondary schooling.

We cannot wait to see the finished products featuring proudly in our schools.

EACH year, The Academy of Sport, Health and Education (ASHE) hosts the educational community event ‘ASHEfest’ where schools come together to celebrate the history and culture of Indigenous people.

Spread over three days, the fun filled event run by the students at ASHE includes ASHEletics, facepainting, story time with elders, arts and crafts, traditional Indigenous games and dancing, and much more.

Speaking to the origins of the festival, ASHE culture and family engagement officer Neil Cooper said, “It was really created for aboriginal students to have something to look forward to of their own. They can come and play games and interact with other schools, but they also get that cultural benefit from it as wellespecially playing the traditional games from all different parts of Australia.

“The event was formed to give all students that sort of belonging and celebration of who they are and where they come from.”

While some children come to the event with knowledge of their culture and history, there are some who aren’t as aware of their background something ASHEfest aims to change.

“You get some kids and families that grow up really rich in their culture, but you also get a lot of kids that don’t know a lot about it. ASHEfest gives them an opportunity to come and feel like they're being part

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“It's been a real benefit for the community- to know ASHEfest is on and that it’s something they can come to. So come down and enjoy our culture with us.”

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EMPLOYMENT

Retail Marketing Executive

We currently have a great opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our national team working across four key neighbourhood shopping centres for one major client.

You will be based onsite in Shepparton with monthly visits to the other three centres located in Tarneit, Lara and Lucas, in Melbourne’s outer western suburbs.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you will be well supported by our national marketing team and be provided with all the tools and training required to succeed in this highly rewarding role.

Here’s a snapshot of your day;

• Assist with arranging and implementing a calendar of marketing and event activities for the centres

• Working collaboratively with marketing suppliers and agency relationships

• Assist with regular measuring, monitoring and analysing of all marketing activities

• Assist in the preparation and management of the marketing budget

Produce monthly marketing reports on all activities for every retail property within the set marketing portfolio

Here are strengths you’ll possess and the background you’ll need to be successful;

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing or Communications will be highly regarding Strong organisational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

The ability to build relationships with stakeholders quickly and manage client expectations

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• A driver’s licence and car are required for this role as there is the requirement to travel to sites.

Can we inspire you to join us?

Our people benefit from a range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.

To apply, please visit https://careers.cbre.com/en_US/careers

We look forward to hearing from you!

GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE TEAMMEMBER

St Mary of the Angels Secondary College is currently seeking an individual with suitable skills to join our Grounds and Maintenance team.

St Mary of the Angels Secondary College Grounds and Maintenance team play an integral role in preserving and The successful applicant will be an integral member of the

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Currently has vacant Driver positions available and Tow Operators also required due to an increase in workload.

Positions available for local and interstate

Tippers & T/Liners

Must be well experienced, hold a current MC license, be well presented, enthusiastic and work well in a team environment.

Please email your resume: meg@carusobrostransport.com.au

Or send to: Caruso Bros. Transport PO Box 1134, Deniliquin, NSW 2710 Or contact our of ce on (03) 5881 8911

ASSISTANT RESTORATION TECHNICIAN

We are looking for a staff member to join our team at Country Carpet Cleaning and Restoration

The role is offered as casual hours, 5 days a week Monday – Friday as a Water /Fire/Mould

Restoration technician servicing our residential and commercial clients in the Shepparton & Goulburn Valley region.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out Emergency service works to customers in their homes

• Assist leading Technicians with Water Damage, Mould and Fire restoration jobs

• Keep accurate electronic & written customer files & reports

• Operating and Maintaining equipment

• Manual Labour works to complete mitigation works, including removal of structural materials, cleaning, sanitization & remediation works

• Be available for the occasional afterhours work

Skills & Experience

Experience in the field of water damage, fire and mould would be an advantage, however training will be provided

If you have experience in other trades such as builder, plumber, handyman or the specialized cleaning industry this role may be of interest to you if you are looking for a change

Need to be physically fit as this is an active role

Have a positive attitude, take pride in your presentation & be punctual

Be able to communicate clearly both written and oral (English)

High attention to details

Must have a Manual Driver’s license with clean record (*required)

Have a with WWC and Police Check or willing to obtain one

Benefits

Industry award wage rates

Company Uniform & iphone provided

On the job training is provided, with extra industry training offered

To apply please email your resume & cover letter to Paul at admin@countrycarpetcleaning.com.au or drop off to 4/95 Drummond Road Shepparton

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T&C’S FOR 2023 GMCU $25,500 Giveaway

COMMENCEMENT: The Promotion will commence on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 at 8:00am

CLOSING: Entries for the promotion will close on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 6:00pm

ENTRY: Entry is open to any person who makes a purchase from a participating trader to the value of $10 or greater. Participating traders will be identified by posters in store and by advertisements in “The Adviser”. Scan the entry QR code on the participating stores’ posters, fill in the form on-line and take a photo of your receipt, please include the date and amount spent in the photo and enter. Entries will not be valid without a photo of the receipt. A receipt can only be entered once, any entered multiple times will be void. Weekly winners will be digitally drawn at 4:00pm on Monday June 19th and 26th, July 3rd, 10th and 17th 2023. All entries, including previous prize winners, will then be placed directly into the final draw on July 31st, 2023 for the Grand $5,000 Prize in the form of a GMCU debit card and 8 x $500 prizes. Prizes will be drawn after the Grand prize from all the previous winning entries. Management and staff of participating traders are not eligible to enter this competition at their own participating businesses. Management and staff of The Adviser are not eligible to enter this competition.

PRIZES: 6 x $500 prizes per week will be drawn on June 19th and 26th, July 3rd, 10th, and 17th 2023 at 4:00pm digitally at The Adviser, 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton. The Grand Prize of 1x $5,000, plus 8 x $500 consolation prizes, will be drawn after the Grand prize from all the previous winning entries. This draw will be on Monday, July 31st, 2023 at 4:00pm digitally at The Adviser, 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton. Prizes will be provided in the form of a Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) Gift Card, except for the employee winners’ category. In addition, three x $500 will be awarded to the business for the most number of entries from participating businesses who employ 1-4 people, 5-15 people and 16 or more employees. These $500 x 3 prizes will be provided by The Adviser to the winning businesses in the form of a cheque.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: Total prize pool is $25,500 and all of this must be won.

UNCLAIMED PRIZES: If a winner does not claim their prize by Thursday, August 31st, 2023 the prize will be re-drawn at 9:00am on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the offices of “The Adviser”, 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton, and the new winner will be notified in accordance with these conditions.

Any unclaimed prizes will be published in “The AGE” newspaper on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023.

NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS:

Winners will be contacted by phone as soon as the prizes are drawn.

Names of $500 draw winners will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, June 21st and 28th, July 5th, 12th and 19th 2023. As part of the terms of accepting the prize, the winner has to agree to having their photo published in The Adviser. The name of the $5,000 GMCU debit card prize winner and 8 x $500 consolation prizes will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023. Winners of any unclaimed prizes will be published in “The Adviser” on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023.

PRIVACY: Information collected on entry forms will only be used to compile statistics on total value of purchases, total number of entries, total

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POSITION VACANT Scholarship Program

Ganbina is an Aboriginal led organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth to reach their full individual potential through active engagement in education, training and employment.

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join a dynamic team of on their journey to creating a meaningful future for themselves and their community.

the management, mentoring and the implementation of proven strategies for assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth to successfully transition from primary school into secondary school and then to meaningful employment.

and secondary schools, also including community organisations. Strong administration skills are also highly desirable.

If you believe you have the drive to succeed in this fulltime role, please referees by COB Friday July 7 2023.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Position description requests & applications must be emailed to: Anthony Cavanagh info@ganbina.com.au

Passion and commitment are the driving forces behind Moama Bowling Club’s success. A stunning multi-purpose dining, conference, entertainment and sporting venue, we are acknowledged along the Murray River as a leader in our industry. We now have the following positions available in our main kitchen.

Chefs

Responsibilities include:

• Performing all food preparation and cooking duties

• Working in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Maintain high standard of kitchen hygiene to exceed food safety standards

Essential skills required:

• Experience and quali cations in commercial cookery

• Proven experience in a large high-volume commercial kitchen

• Experience in food preparation and plating up

What you’ll get:

• Salary range $68k-$72k excluding public holidays

• Access to healthy lifestyle bene ts and staff incentives

• Further training and development opportunities

Apply online at https://moamabowling.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=36&s=6

For information Free Call Belinda Wright or Mark Laming 1800 806 777

prior experience and nursing background preferred. Contact Dr. Muhammad Islam Mobile number is 0402 251 349.

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CASUAL SERVICE STATION STAFF REQUIRED

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, well presented, reliable and customer-service focused people to join our committed team.

Duties:

• Sell & assist customers with their fuel and store purchases

• Replenish stock levels

• Maintain a safe site environment for both customers and staff

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, well presented persons to join the tanker driving team, working from our Shepparton Depot. This role is a day shift position working primarily Monday - Friday and guaranteed minimum 70hrs per fortnight. Applicants need to be willing to comply with any and all cross border permit requirements, including covid testing and vaccination as applicable.

Key Qualifications:

• HC licence minimum is essential,

• Willingness to obtain Dangerous Good Licence if not held already

• Excellent communication skills

• General housekeeping of the site The ideal applicants will be cheerful and enjoy interacting with customers, some numeracy skills, and have the ability to accommodate variable shift times in order to provide a high level of service to our customers. Apply online at www.tascopetroleum.com.au/careers/

• Good numeracy and literacy skills

• Well organised

Voluntary Board Member (Multiple Roles)

The Board of ARC Justice is seeking new board members following a strategic decision to increase the size of the Board, ensure the Board has diverse skills and experience to lead implementation of the new Strategy 2023 – 2028, and enable best-practice Board succession.

As a member of the Board, you will share responsibility and decision making with other Board Directors for the overall governance of the organisation.

About ARC Justice

Advocacy and Rights Centre Limited (trading as ARC Justice) is a public company limited by guarantee.

We are an independent, not-for-profit human rights organisation which promotes equality before the law for people in rural and regional Victoria. Our Vision is an inclusive community built on a foundation of human rights and equality before the law. Our programs deliver accessible legal services, tenancy advocacy and support to those in our community in the greatest need. We deliver community education and advocate for systemic change that enhances the rights of rural and regional Victorians. We recognise that housing and legal issues do not occur in isolation, and we work with local partners to ensure a whole of person approach to our work.

With offices in Bendigo and Shepparton, our service covers central and northern Victoria. More information can be found on our website (www.arcjustice.org.au).

Skills and Experience

Please note that this is a voluntary position, with the organisation providing support for training and qualifications through appropriate programs such as those provided by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate a mix of the following skills and experience:

Essential:

We consider the following skills to be essential for all Directors:

•Ability to monitor the organisational performance and evaluate the achievement of strategic and •business plans and budget outcomes;

•Ability to ensure the organisation has an

Successful candidates will need to:

• live within 50km of the City of Shepparton

• successfully pass a pre-employment medical

appropriate risk management framework, manages its risks

• comply with screening requirements of our Drug and Alcohol Policy

•appropriately and in line with board expectations, and remains compliant with all relevant legislation, external standards and policies;

• agree to be employed under our EBA

• continuously hold a satisfactory licence and driving history report

•Participate in strategic planning and bring critical thinking to all board matters;

•Willingness to uphold our Values and comply with our Code of Conduct and policies;

• must be double vaccinated against COVID Please forward applications to humanresources@tascopetroleum.com.au

•High level of interpersonal skills and a constructive, collaborative approach.

Preferred:

We maintain a comprehensive Board Skills Matrix, which enables us to ensure the collective skills and experience are such that the Board can meet all its obligations. We are actively seeking additional board members with the following skills and will give priority to these candidates:

•Familiarity with and / or a connection to the geographies and particular community groups in which the organisation operates.

•Experience with organisations focussed on advocating and supporting social change, including influencing decision makers for systemic change.

•Experienced in a legal practice, particularly in the social justice fields.

•Experience in people-management matters, including influencing culture and values, recruiting and building workforce capability in the not-for-profit sector.

Prior experience on a board is not a pre-requisite. We foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse and we encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We also support ongoing Board Director development and training.

Time Requirements

This role requires the following time commitments:

•Attend Board meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, most commonly virtually. Meetings

•commence at 5:30pm and conclude at 7:00pm.

•Occasionally additional meetings are scheduled for specific topics, such as strategic planning.

•Requirement to participate in at least one Board Committee.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Philippa Taylor on 0411 485 010 and a call back will be arranged.

To apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV and a cover email to recruitment@arcjustice.org.au no later than 2:00pm (AEST) on 21 July 2023, highlighting how you best meet our preferred skills and experience.

It is anticipated that interviews will be scheduled during 7-11 August 2023.

Board Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held online or in-person at 171 Hargreaves St Bendigo, starting at 5:30 pm and conclude at 7:00pm. All papers are available to the Board approximately one week in advance and they are taken as read at the meeting. Occasionally additional meetings are scheduled to focus on specific topics, such as strategic planning.

On court to have fun!

A FUN day was had at The Saturday Open on June 24 at Brauman Street, Shepparton where Justin and Darcy were the winners for court one and two respectively, whilst Brody and Jaxon tied for equal first on court three.

Tennis Round Robin is played Saturday at 4 Brauman Street Shepparton from 1.15pm. Participants may play three sets of doubles.

The Saturday Open would like to make a special call out for more beginners to play, to assist with grading each week. Even if you've never played tennis before and want to give a new sport a go, or just to work on fitness and cardio, tennis is the ideal sport.

To join the fun, contact Ben Ladson on 0417 629 780.

ADMIRING HIS DOUBLE BACKHAND... Saturday Open player Jaxon (pictured) tied for equal on court three on Brauman Street as he challenged fellow competitor Brody on Saturday, July 24. Photo: Supplied

SUPPLIES

14. PHILLIP LENON 82 A&G CUSTOM FENCING

15. GARY HALLUM 82 SURDEX STEEL

16. BECC FISCHER 81 HARVEY NORMAN FURNITURE

17. ANDREW HODGES 81 GOODFELLOWS CAR & TRUCK RENTALS

18. CRAIG BRAMLEY 81 FOODWORKS

19. WILL PHILLIPS 81 ELDERS INSURANCE

20. WENDY LOVELL 81 WENDY LOVELL LIBERAL MEMBER FOR NORTHERN VICTORIA

21.

Football previews R12

ROCHESTER V SHEPPARTON SWANS

This is a massive opportunity for both these teams to be able to get a win. Rochester will be hoping to kick straight after only scoring 5 goals from a possible 25 shots on goal in its 13-point loss to Shepparton United.

Mitch Cricelli, Joseph Atley, Grant Fuller, Nate Rasmussen and Reid Gordon will be desperate to help the Tigers get off the bottom of the table. Promising youngster Will Hamilton made his return from injury to play his first game last round, which would have given the Tigers a big boost in what has been a difficult period post the October floods.

Tom Preece, Max Clohesy, Zac Banch, James Auld and Isaiah Jones will be important for the Swans.

Others who will be important in this matchup will be ex-Kangaroos Jamie Macmillan, Nathan Horvat and Sam Wright coupled with the continued strong form from defender and 2014 premiership player Andrew Riordan. Coach Jedd Wright will be hoping his team can dish up what they did in the last quarter in the win over Benalla where they kicked six goals to finish over the Saints. If the Swans can defend and make goals hard to come by for the Tigers, then they walk away with the win for me. Tip: Shepparton Swans.

MOOROOPNA V TATURA

Former Rodney Shire rivals will go head-tohead in what should be a good contest.

The Cats were impressive in their wins over Benalla and Mansfield, but fell short by one point against fellow top six aspirant Euroa. Coach John Lamont knows that there is room for improvement for this team and he will look to the likes of Ben Hicks, Rory

Huggard, Jack Hunt, Liam Betson and youngster, Nathan Basile to lead the way. Lamont will be hoping to have Matt Deane and Nathan Drummond available for the match-up with the Dogs if they are cleared to return from injury.

Tatura needs to get back on the horse straight away and forget about the heartbreak of the loss to Shepparton. The Dogs were in front when the final siren went only for Trent Herbert to break their hearts when he kicked a goal after the siren to snatch the four points away from them. There is a lot to like about the Dogs this season. And credit must go to coach Paul Barnard and the group for that.

Harley McCarthy, Comanche Walls, Ethan Penrith, Andrew Ciavarella and Chris Ryan will be important if the Dogs are to cause an upset.

Tip: Mooroopna.

ECHUCA V MANSFIELD

Mansfield faces one of the longest trips in football to try and get its season back on track. The Eagles have struggled to re-capture the form that saw them finish second in the home and away in 2022 and make the preliminary final.

Coach Chad Owens will be under no illusion of how tough it will be for his Eagles up against the reigning premier who is on the rebound after its first loss of 2023 at Kings Park last round.

Jackson Stewart, Cooper Willoughby, Jack Mchale, Matthew Lias, Mitchell Wales and Sam Reid will be keen to lead the way for the Murray Bombers while the visitors will look to Lachie Christopher, Dirk Koenen, Tom Dunstan, Jack Tomanovits, Jack Hutchins and Cam Arnold to try and come away from the Port of the Murray with the win.

Tip: Echuca.

PARTY TIME... Mansfield’s Cam Arnold. Photo: Supplied