Council News - Golden Plains Times 27 June Edition

Enhanced Support with Breastfeeding Friendly Spaces

Golden Plains Shire Council is excited to announce enhanced support for breastfeeding mothers and families with upgraded facilities and complimentary breastfeeding advice sessions across the Shire.

Thanks to a $5,000 allocation from the Victorian Local Government Partnership with VicHealth, existing breastfeeding spaces at the Bannockburn Family Services Centre, Bannockburn Cultural Centre, Meredith Community Centre and The Well in Smythesdale have been significantly improved.

Mothers and families can drop-in to see one of our Maternal Child Health Nurses for breastfeeding advice on the following days:

• Monday 21 July from 10am to 12pm at The Well in Smythesdale.

• Monday 21 July from 1.30 to 3.30pm at the Meredith Community Centre.

• Thursday 24 July from 10am to 12pm at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre.

Attendees can also claim a free breastfeeding starter pack by attending one of the dropin sessions. For further information, contact Council’s Senior Community Development Officer at  enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111.

Future Food Organics Gardens Organics Service Survey

Council invites residents to have their say on the future Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service through an online survey.

Under Victorian Government legislation, all Councils must move to a standard four-bin system: red for general waste, yellow for mixed recycling, purple for glass and lime green for combined food and garden organics (FOGO).

Council is actively working towards introducing a FOGO bin, aligning with the expected operational launch of the Regional Renewable Organics Network (RRON) facility.

The online survey is available from Thursday 26 June until 5pm, Wednesday 23 July 2025 and can be completed at goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

People who complete the survey can choose to go into the draw to win one of two $50 Woolworths vouchers. Terms and conditions apply.