Council News: Golden Plains Times- 22 September 2023

Arts

Heritage advisory committee

join the committee and be a part of the discussion

Golden Plains Shire Council is inviting the community to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for participation in its Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee.

This is an opportunity for community members to work collaboratively alongside Council representatives to provide community initiatives, identify local issues, and play a vital role in shaping the future of our Shire.

By joining Council Committees, you can make a meaningful impact, influence the design and delivery of community initiatives and programs, while identifying advocacy issues.

EOIs for the Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee are open until 5pm, Wednesday 4 October and can be made online at goldenplains.vics.gov.au/consultations

For further information about the role, please review the Terms of Reference on our website. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the EOI process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

For more information or for a confidential discussion, contact the Arts Culture and Heritage Advisor on 03 5220 7320 or email peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au

Circle Security of

FREE program for parents

STARTS 12:45PM TO 2:45PM THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER

parenting program for children aged 0 to 5 years

Council is excited to announce an upcoming opportunity for parents of children aged 0 to 5 years to participate in the enriching 'Circle of Security' parenting program series.

Beginning in October, this eight-week relationshipbased program is designed to empower parents with valuable insights and skills to enhance their parenting journey.

Delivered by trusted community partner Ballarat CatholicCare, the program is internationally recognised and based on evidence-based strategies derived from attachment theory.

The ‘Circle of Security’ parenting program is offered free of charge to participants, and the eight weekly sessions will be hosted at the Bannockburn Family Services Building, commencing on Thursday 12 October 2023, from 12:45 to 2:45pm.

parenting adolescents

Bringing Up Great Kids: Parenting Adolescents is a six-week supportive program for parents with children aged 10 to 18 years.

This is a reflective, mindful, respectful program that provides parents with an opportunity to reflect on parenting their adolescents. The program provides a friendly and safe environment for parents to learn from each other as they continue their parenting journey.

Program content supports parents and carers to learn more about the origins of their own parenting style and how it can be more effective while exploring new ways of communicating with adolescents.

Delivered by Meli, the Bringing Up Great Kids: Parenting Adolescents parenting program is free to join and the six weekly sessions will be hosted at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn commencing on Tuesday 17 October 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

To register, contact Meli Child and Family Services via email groups@meli.org.au or call 5226 8900. For additional information, visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events

Victoria Small Business Bus

Golden Plains Shire Council is pleased to support Small Business Victoria’s Small Business Bus as it embarks on its regional tour in October.

To register for the program, parents and carers are encouraged to reach out to Andrea Clarke at Ballarat CatholicCare via email at andrea.clarke@ catholiccarevic.org.au or by calling 1300 303 988. Registration is now open and will close at 5pm on Thursday 5 October, 2023.

For additional information, contact Council's Health, Wellbeing, and Youth team by calling 03 5220 7199 or via email at enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au

The 'Circle of Security' parenting program is proudly funded by the Victorian Government's Building Safer Communities program.

Hosted by Small Business Victoria, the Small Business Bus will be out and about in Golden Plains Shire offering free 30-minute, one-on-one appointments with aspiring and existing business owners.

The Small Business Bus will be stationed directly opposite the Courthouse Hotel, 62 Brooke Street, Smythesdale on Monday 16 October 2023. For further information regarding the Small Business Bus, contact a member of Golden Plains Shire's Economic Team on 5220 7274. Bookings are preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcome (subject to availability on the day) for this Bus Concierge service.