Opportunity for funding for community projects

Tatiara District Council opens up grants program

Tatiara District Council is now inviting applications from local community groups and organisations for the Tatiara Community Grants Program.

Tatiara Mayor Liz Goossens said the Community Grants program was firstestablished in 2003.

“Council’s Community Grants Program has helped local not for profit groups and organisations, including sporting clubs, bring their ideas to life.” Mayor Goossens said. Applications for major grants close on April 20, with applications considered at council’s May meeting. The next funding round for major grants will be in October this year. Minor grant applications are approved monthly. There was one round in November last year, and there is a balance of $49,847 to be allocated in the last round in April this year. For further information, including

Funding is available in four categories:

MINOR GRANTS the guidelines and application forms, please visit Tatiara District Council’s website www.tatiara. sa.gov.au, or contact Council on (08)8752 1044 or by email to office@tatiara.sa.gov.au

• Individual Achievement Grant – up to a maximum $350 for national events, maximum $500 for international events

• Quick Response Grant – maximum $1500 to support the purchase of small equipment or delivery of small events

MAJOR GRANTS

• Community Strengthening Programs & Events Grant – maximum $2000 for programs and events

• Community Strengthening Infrastructure Grant – maximum $10,000 to enhance, improve or renew social assets

Friendly reminder we share the coast with birds

Beachport medical services in the spotlight

“Wattle Range Council is actively pursuing the return of medical services to the Beachport community and is currently exploring options with a number of potential service providers.

“The lease with the former operator expired in May 2022, but included a ‘Right of Renewal’ provision for a further five year term. After initially indicating their desire to renew the lease, Council was only advised by the former operator on the 14th of December 2022 that they would not be doing so, and that they would be vacating the Council owned building on the 31st of December. The building was formally handed back to Council in early January after a handover inspection was completed on site. The building, fixtures and fittings were all left in very good condition.

“Council has subsequently confirmed the terms and conditions for a new lease and authorised the CEO to negotiate with potential service providers for the return of medical services to the Beachport community. The lease terms and conditions are extremely competitive and have been specifically designed to attract potential operators to continue to provide local medical services to the Beachport community.

“High level discussions have been held with a couple of medical service providers, and Council will be running a formal Expression of Interest process to ensure that a fair and transparent selection process is followed. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the Wattle Range Council for further details.”

STATEMENT FROM WATTLE RANGE COUNCIL CEO BEN GOWER

Food safety training

Did you know that it’s a requirement of the Australia New Zealand Food Safety Standards that food handlers have adequate skills and knowledge in food safety? Naracoorte Lucindale Council is holding a FREE two hour food safety training session for food handlers employed by food businesses operating within the Council area. Come along to increase your food safety skills and knowledge. Areas covered during the training include temperature control, cleaning and sanitising, use of thermometers, food handler responsibilities, food processing requirements and much more! You will receive a certificate of attendance that you can display to let your customers know you have undertaken food safety training. Bookings for the training session are essential so please contact the Council on (08)8760 1100 or email Dane Abbott at dane.abbott@nlc.sa.gov.au to confirm your spot.

• Venue: Naracoorte Lucindale Council Chamber, DeGaris Place, Naracoorte

• Date: Wednesday, March 1

• Time: 5:30pm start