Major Achievements
During 2020/21 the major achievements included the following: COVID-19 Recovery Projects A variety of projects, grants and programs were implemented by Hindmarsh Shire Council and local partnerships to assist with recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Victorian Governments CASI and Working for Victoria initiatives, Council was able to employ Outreach Support Officers to connect with and support vulnerable community members. CASI funding also enabled Council to put on a variety of activities and events to help with reconnection when restrictions eased, including Cyber Safety for Seniors seminars, live music sing-a-longs and classic movie matinees. CASI funding also supported the June/July school holidays program bringing isolated young people together to engage in social and recreational activities. Additionally, 16 Community Connection Grants were awarded to local organisations and groups to support them in delivering social connection events and opportunities. Meals on Wheels continued to operate, and were delivered by both Council staff and our community volunteers. In May 2021, Woolworths and RB donated 50,000 Hygiene Packs to Meals on Wheels, 45 of which were allocated to be distributed to clients in Hindmarsh Shire. As part of the State Government Outdoor Dining stimulus funding in response to the COVID impacts on food outlets, dining pods were installed in Nhill, Jeparit, Rainbow and Dimboola, as well as additional street furniture outside of most hospitality outlets. Hindmarsh Shire Council is proud of our community, volunteers, partners and staff for their resilience and hard work throughout the 2020/2021 financial year. Their continuing
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