South Gippsland Shire Council

South Gippsland is proud to be a finalist in this year’s LGPro Awards for Excellence in the Community Partnerships category. Our nomination acknowledges the success of our Local Men - Local Communities project in South Gippsland.

The project focuses on prevention by working with community groups and individuals to identify training and activities that build mental health, well being and social connectedness for rural men aged 25+.

It also focuses on postvention by working with community groups, volunteers, service providers, educators and the media to make links to services and community supports for people at risk of suicide.

The objectives of the project are serious but the outcomes have been surprisingly uplifting as men come together, building friendships and supporting general health and well-being.

www.localmen-localcommunities.com.au

Initiatives that maximise benefits to the community and showcase partnerships in developing and managing community assets. This award is for projects that cost over $5 million and are new and a one-off activity of a capital nature.

• Clarity of the initiative’s outcomes

• Innovative features

• Demonstrated leadership

• Cost benefits

• Transferability

• Merri-bek City Council

Glenroy Community Hub Project Team

Glenroy Community Hub

• South Gippsland Shire Council

Mirboo North Pool

• Casey City Council Planning, Design, Construction and Management Teams

Cranbourne West Community Hub

• Wodonga City Council

Hyphen, Wodonga Library Gallery