The Authority What’s on in June?
Monthly newsletter of the Cradle Coast Authority May/June 2011
14 June Cradle Coast Authority Board meeting. Contact Luke Sayer
A boost to tourism promotion in the Cradle Coast The Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon, has announced that the State Government will contribute $50,000 to a campaign to attract more visitors to the North West and West Coast.
16 June Cradle Coast NRM Committee meeting. Contact Richard Ingram
The announcement follows visits to the region by both the Minister and Tourism Tasmania CEO and discussions with the Authority’s Regional Tourism Development Manager, Ian Waller.
22 June Soil Essentials Field Day, Forthside. Contact Hannah Sadler
The funds will be issued via the Authority who will co‐ ordinate with Tourism Tasmania and the North West Coast and Western Wilderness Zone Marketing Groups to develop the campaign.
Call us on 6431 6285 to find out more
The campaign details are yet to be decided but it’s expected that a variety of two and three day packages of the region’s accommodation and activities will be promoted to both Tasmanian and interstate markets. For more details on this announcement, contact Regional Tourism Development Manager, Ian Waller, on 6431 6285.
Council Representatives approve Authority’s strategy Representatives of the region’s nine councils approved the Cradle Coast Authority strategy and activity plan for 2011/12 at their May quarterly meeting in Ulverstone. The strategy defines the goals, current and emerging issues and roles of the Authority and identifies regional projects to be progressed in the coming 12 months.
Cradle Coast Authority 30 Marine Terrace (PO Box 338) Burnie 7320 Phone: 03 6431 6285 Fax: 03 6431 7014 E-mail: admin@cradlecoast.com
New to the activity list is the coordination of the region’s bid to host the 2017 Australian Masters Games. The Games have the potential to be a significant contributor to the regional economy. Also approved was the request that the Authority’s tourism team assist the Don Railway in their process of attaining access the main rail line.
A copy of the latest Strategy and Quarterly Report to the Representatives is available on our website at http://www.cradlecoast.com/publications.html
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Gearing up for Healthy Communities - Phase Two Since implementing the Healthy Communities Initiative pilot, the nine Local Councils of the Cradle Coast have launched 24 projects and engaged more than 1500 people in programs to improve physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight.
Programs have ranged from bike riding, using gym equipment in public parks, learning to cook healthier BBQs and grow vegetable gardens, swimming and aqua‐aerobics through to walking groups and extreme physical challenges. A number of new partnerships have been established connecting national health service providers, job service agencies, fitness instructors, dieticians and chefs. Participation in the pilot has also led to a 75% increase in the number of Councils who are coordinators of Heart Foundation Walking programs.
The Department of Health and Ageing recently assessed the performance of the Cradle Coast pilot and has determined that the Cradle Coast Authority is eligible to transition to the Extension Phase of the national program. Congratulations to all participating Councils.
This new phase would extend the program to 30 June 2013 and provide an additional $566,042 to continue the provision of healthy living programs and services for target populations within the Cradle Coast community.
The priority for the extension phase will be programs that help to reduce the risk of lifestyle related disease. As part of the extension phase roll‐out, Councils will be invited to apply for funding of up to $20,000; funding will not be competitive and matching funds will not be required. Work is now underway to finalise the extension phase contract and implementation plans. LEFT: Our office ‘Coasters’ team in the Burnie Challenge (L-R) Hannah Sadler (NRM Land Coordinator), Luke Sayer (Executive Officer), Josie Hurst (arts@work Officer), Leanne Bonney (PA to Executive Chairman). Photo courtesy of Jen Evans BELOW: West Coast residents make the most of Healthy Communities Aqua Fit Classes. Photo courtesy of Belinda Pumpa, West Coast Council.
For more details on the Australian Government funded Healthy Communities Initiative, contact the Healthy Communities Coordinator, Bev Hayhurst, on bhayhurst@cradlecoast.com
May/June 2011
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School Tree Day Kits plant seeds of knowledge Primary schools in the Cradle Coast region have been issued free National Tree Day Kits by Cradle Coast NRM containing native seeds, pots and propagation instructions in the lead up to Tree Day celebrations to be held on 29 July.
The Kits contain native seeds to grow Manuka Tea Tree, biodegradable pots that can be planted straight into the ground, fact sheets and a variety of classroom activities. The activities help classes explore how paper is made and recycled and how seeds germinate and grow.
Local Manuka Tea Tree seeds have been selected for inclusion in the kits for their tolerance of different soil types and growing conditions, moderate size and historical significance in bush tucker, natural medicines and tool making.
Students put a name to their native tree plantings
A total of 100 kits have been sent to Primary Schools. Seeds planted into pots this year will be ready to transfer into school gardens, pot and all, by next year’s Tree Day.
For more information on the School Tree Day Kits, contact Cradle Coast NRM Facilitator, Karina Rose, on 6431 6285.
In the news... Cradle Coast Authority staff have been actively promoting the region’s successes, projects and issues in the media in recent times. Here are some examples: “...We aim to improve farmers’ understanding of the financial, social & environmental benefits of protecting natural resources for future generations ...’ ‐ Hannah Sadler, NRM Land Coordinator on Cradle Coast NRM’s Agfest display. The Advocate 5 May “...The recognition that can come from “...The two week program combines a winning industry awards is invaluable, so holiday for the visitors in return for we’re keen to support the North West’s environmental works...” representation in both the State and – Belinda Colson, NRM Coastal Coordinator National competitions...” – Ian Waller, on the visitor volunteer program. Regional Tourism Development Manager. King Island Courier 4 May The Advocate 18 May
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Have you heard? A campaign is currently running to raise awareness and understanding of the role of Cradle Coast NRM and how residents can get involved. Listen out for the radio ads now playing on 7AD, 7BU, SEAFM and 7XS
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And... there were interviews promoting the Tourism Zone Marketing prospectus information sessions, penguin fence repairs at Sulphur Creek, the Rural Living Roundup field day .... and more. For details, please contact Amanda Wilson on 6431 6285.
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Cradle Coast NRM Community Group Small Grants Fourteen grants totalling $19,175 have been awarded to the region’s Landcare, Coastcare and ‘Friends of’ groups for activities contributing to the maintenance or extension of community‐based on‐ground works. Grant recipients include:
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eradication. Friends of Frenchs Road Nature Reserve for the purchase of interpretive signage at the Reserve indicating car parks and a map of walks and points of interest. Friends of Lillico Penguins for the purchase of binoculars to enhance visitors’ penguin‐viewing experiences. Granville Harbour Coastcare for the purchase of equipment to control blackberry and sea spurge weeds. King Island Natural Resource Management Group Inc for weeding of Orange bellied parrot habitats and coordinating community and school sea spurge weed maintenance works. Latrobe Landcare Group Inc for the repair of grassed areas and walking tracks damaged during this year’s flooding event. Mersey Estuary Group for the purchase of a brush‐cutter and hand tools for site maintenance and a camera for site surveying. Mt Roland Rivercare Catchment Inc for the purchase of a PDA to enable the group to map and monitor their environmental projects. Oldina Landcare Group Inc for site maintenance of previous planting projects with particular focus on the protection of stream and riverside areas. Penguin Coastcare for the maintenance of existing vegetation and Penguin habitat at Tea Tree Point. Sulphur Creek/Preservation Bay Coastcare for a contractor to control blackberry west of the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club. Turners Beach Coastcare Inc for the purchase of plants to replace unsuccessful plantings and for site maintenance and monitoring. Turners Beach Friends of the Dunes for weed control works, the updating of weed mapping data in the area and to purchase plants for revegetation. Wynyard Landcare Inc for the purchase of signage to help promote the group when undertaking on‐ground activities.
The Community Groups Small Grants Program was managed by Facilitator, Mark Wisniewski, who can be contacted by email on mwisniewski@cradlecoast.com
Some of the Sulphur Creek Coastcare team at a recent planting day
Briefly Entries in the 2011 Advocate Newspaper Regional Tourism Awards closed last week with a healthy level of competition shown in all categories. Judges are now assessing the entries ahead of announcing finalists and then the winners at the Qantaslink Regional Tourism Forum on 28 July. *****
A revised 5‐year strategy for regional natural resource management has been released by the Cradle Coast NRM Committee. The strategy is available to residents and land managers as a guide to the sustainable management of the region’s land, waterways and coasts. Copies are available by calling the office on 6431 6285 or via download from www.cradlecoastnrm.com