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Christine Schindler Maisch is the owner operator of Nagambie’s Stitch This – More Than You’d Expect! During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christine has made strategic decisions at a pace that you would not normally contemplate. She has reinvented and adapted her business model to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and to establish a footing in the new reality. “I took over an existing fabric store located in Kyabram back in 2006. It soon became a busy place for quilting, dressmaking, pattern drafting and knitting. It was always my plan to open a 2nd store in Nagambie, but I wanted to wait until after the bypass and see how the town developed,” said Christine.
Christine came to Nagambie almost 7 years ago opening a little shop which has been redeveloped and is now home to the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery. “I moved to my current location at 332 High St Nagambie, 5 years ago. The fabric industry had taken a bit of a dive, so I closed the Kyabram store and made the decision to stop selling fabric a couple of years later. My partner Chris from Sundries Too Numerous to Mention encouraged me to get into the second hand business, so I got my dealers license and became Stitch This – More Than You’d Expect!” said Christine. While customers browse and explore the store, Christine can be found busily sewing away keeping the locals happy with her alterations service.
“After numerous requests for an alterations service, I began doing alterations for locals which has enabled me to keep up the love of sewing I’ve had for most of my life, and whilst customers browse the store, I get to sit and sew all day,” said Christine. Some things are meant to be and Christine found that although she had ceased stocking fabric, it found a way to find her again. “Once I had made the decision to stop selling fabric, it has found a way of finding me, by way of deceased estates, house cleanouts, and people offering fabric, or it goes to landfill. I’ve also been fortunate to acquire all sorts of end of line upholstery fabric and have been able turn this into supermarket shopping bags,” said Christine.
Supermarket shopping bags have been the main focus of Christine’s business and she has made over 1500 bag sales across Australia since August last year. As well as second hand goods, Stitch This – More Than You’d Expect offers a clothing alterations service, and a line of “Handmade in Nagambie” products, made in the store as customers browse. Christine also has a range of soap and scented diffusers that are made in Melbourne “As my fabric pieces get smaller, so do my bags. I also do laptop bags, Ipad bags, zippered pouches, hot water bottle covers, and more – All with my new “Handmade in Nagambie” labels which have been popular with tourists,” said Christine. Continued on page 3.
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NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB The Nagambie golf club championships final round was run and won with some familiar names taking out the honours for yet another year. The 3 round event began in late March and was completed in mid July, but this did not deter our championship contenders. Jeremy Ezard claimed his 8th straight club champion award with three very solid and consistent rounds of 73, 74 & 75 to record a total of 222 and win by 13 shots, Ezard relished the heavy ground condition relying on all carry with precision irons and dominated the event from start to finish. A grade winner went to Michael Sloan with a net total of 226 other than a poor first round Sloans had two rounds in the 70's one being a par equalling second round to complete a good showing in the championship. B grade went to the man who has made this grade and the championships all his own in recent years, Gary Bow claimed his 4th club championship brushing his opposition aside with a 4 shot victory and net total of 228. C grade proved to be its usual ding dong battle all the way to the 18th with previous winner John Humphries hanging on by one shot, ahead of the championships youngest player Ryan Ezard, Humphries recorded a net total of 233 to Ezards 234.
member Nathan Wilson in a count back 95-21-74. The nearest the pin prizes went to Michael Sloan on the 8th & 16th and Ryan Ezard winning his first ever nearest the pin on the 13th. Next week's golf will be a Par event with D. Love on office duty and P. Neville in the bar.
Weekend - 18th/19th July The Nagambie golf course was in fine order after plenty of rain the previous week, a credit to volunteer ground staff that continue to work tirelessly to present the course in such condition. Taking full advantage of the very pleasant winter sunshine and favourable ground conditions was Wayne LeCerf putting together a stylish +3 to win the day, Wayne's solid ball striking and ability to get up and down proved to good for the field. Runner up was Tim Baldwin with +2 a player never far away from the winners list this time of year followed by the ever consistent Shane McCormick with +1. The nearest the pin prizes were hard to come by with only one going off for the day Andrew Biggs delivered on the 13th knocking to within 4 feet. Next weeks golf is a mixed event four ball best stableford tee off will continue to be 8.30am to 9,30am with J. Ezard on office duty and W. LeCerf in the bar.
The day's stroke event went to Ryan Ezard who battled hard all day only to miss out on the C grade championship byy one shot, but his efforts were rewarded with ith a 4 shot win 108-36-70 finishing well clear ear of the field. John Humphries was runner ner up on 107-33-74 beating new
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3 | THE COMMUNITY VOICE | ISSUE 454 The Covid19 pandemic continues to present new challengers to all business owners as they battle to survive. “When the first lockdown happened, I took the opportunity whilst the store was fully closed to do a complete revamp of the store. Over 2 ½ weeks I created lots of islands, aisles, and social distancing places so that customers could keep away from each other,” said Christine. Like many other businesses Stitch This – More Than You’d Expect was closed for a couple of months and reopened over the Queen’s Birthday weekend when Stage 3 restrictions were eased. “We found that there were too many people coming into the store, and in clusters as well. It was most uncomfortable having to keep people distancing, so after that we chose to allow people in when they called first, and when that didn’t work, I had to keep the door locked, and limit the visits to 5 people at a time,” said Christine. The store is strictly open to visitors by appointment only, with Christine welcoming locals to have a browse whenever she is on the premises.
ahead,” said Christine. Christine’s face masks are triple layered, consisting of 2 layers of 100% cotton fabric, and one layer of 35% poly and 65% cotton “showerproof ” fabric, a fabric commonly used to make horse rugs. The face masks have elastic loops for the ears, are fully washable, and can be placed in the clothes dryer. “The masks are complete in that you do not need to remove any filter. Just throw the whole thing into the wash as is. A neat little trick my son told me, was to put the mask on, and whilst wearing it, try to blow out a match. If it goes out easily, then there’s probably not much protection. I gave this a go with my current style and blew, and spluttered, and still couldn’t put out that match,” said Christine. Next door to Stitch This – More Than You’d Expect, Christine’s partner, Chris operates the business, ‘Sundries Too numerous to mention.’ “With Covid-19 Chris and I have both decided to keep our shops closed to avoid contact with people. We’re fortunate that with my business, I’ve been able to trade online, and both Chris and I do a fair bit on Ebay and Facebook, said Christine.
The announcement on Sunday by the Premier of Victoria that everyone in Mitchell Shire and Greater Melbourne should wear face masks did not come as a surprise and some Nagambie residents are following suit.
“We’re busier than ever, and have both used these past few months to develop our YouTube channels, further develop my website, and work on new projects in readiness
“Since last week, there’s been an increase in the number of residents wanting face masks. I’ve made about 230 in that time and that was before the announcement that the wearing of masks in the lockdown areas was mandatory,” said Christine.
ormal for when we can eventually resume normal lled trading. Chris’ Youtube channel is called n “The Ultimate Recycler” and has been building up quite a following, whilst mine here is called “Christine’s Home Affairs”, where I do low carb cooking, sewing, and whatever else takes my fancy,” added Chritine.
Christine had planned on making around 2000 face masks, but now that estimate may very well be doubled. Orders for face masks had been ticking over nicely on her website, but Christine has since taken them off my website to focus on supplying masks to the local community first. “I’m struggling to keep up with the demand. In the first hour since the announcement was made I had almost sold out of my current stock, and had orders for over 40 more. I’m working around the clock to keep up with demand, and have plans to have someone help me to “get
Chris and Christine are both well known in Nagambie with their table tennis competition and rock ‘n’ roll classes keeping the community active ities and providing socialisation opportunities nis pre Covid19. They attended table tennis tournaments throughout Victoria d competing in the Veterans section and n’ roll the pair would attend as many rock ‘n’ dances as possible. day “Chris and I played table tennis Monday mp and Wednesday nights, running a comp
at the Mechanics Hall on a Wednesday night. We danced rock 'n' roll Tuesday and Thursday night which included teaching at the Mechanics Hall on a Thursday night,” said Christine The Rock and roll community in Nagambie, enjoys a wide variety of dance moves, sequence dances, line dancing and the odd ballroom dance to something a little more lively. With no table tennis or rock and roll dancing Chris and Christine have modified their weekly routine to allow for the things they really enjoy. “We now train every second night at home - we built a studio for dancing and table tennis, and we also began a youtube channel for our rock 'n' roll group and anyone else that wants to learn. It's called Rockin' Nagambie,” said Christine. https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCwn1GY1LVTOgDXg_ICJUxMA To help get us all through this difficult time, Christine leaves us with a message, “Happy Sewing!! Stay Safe and Stay Well.” Check out the website https://stitchthis.com.au/lets-goshopping/ Here, you’ll find a range of “Handmade in Nagambie” products, and video links to the YouTube channel. For those that can sew, or would like to give it a go, there’s a new video that Christine has created for everyone to make their own masks as well. https://youtu.be/ siYiysSAHKU
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“YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.� - DAVE ANDREWS This Issues’ featured garden displays a lovely aspect of our ‘fair’ town. Green, wide-open space, established native trees along a native reserve. A few years ago now, when we were looking to settle here, we did several drive-throughs of town, as you do. I remember driving into an estate north of town and at the T intersection, said to the missus, “that’s it, the perfect regional residential home. Big block, plenty of lawn and space, and as neat as a pin.� To my surprise I got agreement, however the property wasn’t on the market, doh! (FYI my wife likes being called ‘the missus’. She’s the boss and I get it ) Now before we proceed you may think I’m getting a secret commission from the real estate agents for featuring the house and garden, as it is on the market. I can assure you this is not the case. I still am in love with the property, for its simplicity and the fact it always looks fresh and clean, and of course the roses are ‘Stella’ all year round. I intend to probe Rob for his ‘Rose Secrets’! The backyard gives the impression of a wide-open space, you’re not hemmed in and it includes a variety of fruit trees. The Valencia Orange is laden with fruit, amazing! I confess to ‘liberating’ (not pinching) an orange from the tree and ate it when I got home. Delicious and sweet, no pips, and I lost half of it to the missus, who thought it must be good by the noises I was making when I ate it. The cherry tree gives up 15 kilos of fruit each year! Fruit tree tip, once the fruit comes on, cover the tree with bird-netting, it’s a two person job, binding it to the trunk, and you’ll enjoy the ‘fruits’ of your labour. Pun intended. So anyhow, I spoke to Fiona and Rob about their garden, and the ‘secret’ to the very fruitful trees, “HORSE S--T�, Rob said. I replied, “I beg your pardon!� Rob added, “Horse droppings, you must fertilise four times per year. The ‘secret’ mixture of horse business and horse-box shavings appears to make the difference.� Of course Rob it helps if you work at Victoria’s premium stud, where this is always available. Mind you, the $2.00 a bag roadside offerings are now under consideration. “The Magic Mixture, Horse Shite and shavings, four times per year. This is a really easy garden to maintain. We have one main rose, ‘Gold Bunny’ which is a prolific flowerer. We get 12 flushes a year. Secret is as soon as they look like they are waning, chop, cut back a third of the stem. A week later, boom, you are back in bloom,� said Rob. The backyard also includes other producing fruit trees, that are enjoyed by Fiona, Rob and some lucky neighbours. One tree that did have me wondering was the multi-grafted apple tree, with Granny Smiths on one side, and Red Gala on the other. Can they do that? I could keep going, as the delights and curiosities of the property just keep unfolding. Fiona told me Rob was Officer In Charge of all outside matters, however she was Admin Officer overseeing his good work. They are now looking to wind down and downsize, thus their home of 18 years is on the market. Timing is everything.
JOBKEEPER MUST BE FOR THE KEEPING – THOUSANDS PETITION FOR RETENTION
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Mr Westaway said with the ongoing border situation, ATIC was calling for the Federal Government to lead, through the National Cabinet process, to establish a framework around how domestic border restrictions should apply to future COVID hotspots. This should include agreed criteria into how restriction easings become seamless to retain industry and traveller confidence. “ATIC’s recent independent economic analysis of the impact of rolling domestic border restrictions found prior to Queensland’s re-opening, the national cost of the restrictions was more than 700 jobs a day with a cumulative daily economic hit of $84 million,� Mr Westaway said. “Despite the positives of Queensland, the NT and South Australia’s border re-openings to most Australians, any upswing for our national visitor economy is neutralised and worsened by the absence of Victoria and people from many areas of Sydney. The retention and extension of JobKeeeper is not negotiable beyond September if we want a recovering tourism sector.�
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THE PLIGHT OF AUSTRALIAN TOURISM REQUIRES FUTURE ACTION The release of March 2020 quarter domestic and international tourist spending and visitor data only begins to capture the worsening job and operational issues confronting Australian tourism.
ATIC Executive Director Simon Westaway said the future stakes for Australian tourism on the day our largest domestic border between New South Wales and Victoria closed couldn’t be higher. Tourism Research Australia’s quarterly snapshot of its National Visitor Survey (domestic) and International Visitor Survey, its first capturing the COVID-19 pandemic, shows domestic and overseas tourist spend dramatically fall by $6 billion with plunging double-digit numbers of visitor trips and overnight stays as international and internal borders staged closures in the period. Mr Westaway said the financial, operational and job-destroying hit to Australian tourism from coronavirus to an industry that employed 1 in 12 Australians, required commercial and public policy systems and not just sympathy to enable many sustainable businesses to get to the other side. He said this included the urgency for the Federal Government to extend and re-target the JobKeeper program to enable tourism businesses in genuine need to retain their remaining workforce until tourism demand recovers, an approach which also recognised the future sustainability of tourism. “ATIC has been consistent in calling for a 6-month extension and re-targeting of the JobKeeper program to enable tourism businesses in genuine need to retain their workforce until tourism demand recovers,” Mr Westaway said. “With this release of terrible national tourism data and the pressing situation in Victoria, a decision on JobKeeper needs to be made. Part of our 5-point Job Keeper plan is for it to be at least maintained whilst our international border is restricted, but importantly better target the Program to include regular seasonal employees, be based on a business’ turnover and review payment levels. “International travel shutdowns and business restrictions have limited our industry’s ability to also redevelop and reimagine domestic tourism and generate working capital to continue beyond September 2020.” Mr Westaway pointed to the March 2020 NVS and IVS data showing an underlying future sustainability for Australian tourism as both domestic and international tourism sectors grew for the full-year period to end March, in spite of economic injuring bushfires and onset of coronavirus. He said a package of tourism measures for Australian tourism needed to be factored into the October Federal Budget as well as reinitiating a timeline to complete the Tourism 2030 long-term tourism and visitor economy strategy as a way to better guide all of government and industry.
2020/21 RISK OF SPILL UPDATE FOR MURRAY, GOULBURN AND CAMPASPE SYSTEMS The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2020/21 risk of spill for each of the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems. Resource Manager Dr Mark Bailey said the risks of spill had not changed since the July 1, 2020 assessment. “Victoria’s share of the volume in Lake Hume gives the Murray system about a 60 per cent risk of spill,” Dr Bailey said. “The risk of spill from Lake Eildon in the Goulburn system is about 20 per cent and the risk of spill is about 50 per cent from Lake Eppalock in the Campaspe system.” Dr Bailey said the risk of spill assessment did not describe the chances of flooding in the Murray, Goulburn or Campaspe systems this season.
“The risk of spill is a water accounting assessment. It does not refer to flood risks downstream of the storages," Dr Bailey said.
more about trade opportunities and a trial of improved trade adjustment methods on the Victorian Water Register website.
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Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of the both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. The current risk of spill in the Murray system allows 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria. This volume will be updated with each risk of spill announcement. Customers can find out
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2020/21 will be updated on Monday 10 August 2020. For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au. The status of Victorian shares of Murray storages is available at the MDBA website.
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Workplace manslaughter is now a jailable offence.
As an employer, if a workplace death is caused by criminal negligence, you could face up to 25 years in jail, and fines up to $16.5 million. If you don’t take care of your employees at work, and make sure they can return home safe every day, we’ll make sure that you face the consequences. Everyone. Every workplace.
Contract Number 20/21-20 Request for Tender Operation and Management of Municipal Swimming Pools Lump Sum Contract Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking a highly experienced municipal pool facility operator for the operation and management of its four public pools; Avenel, Euroa, Violet Town and Nagambie. Contract services to commence mid-November and run approximately 18 weeks over the summer months. Contract Term is 3 years, for further information see Tender Documents. Tenders will be received until 4pm (AEST) WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2020
Contract Number 20/21-08 | Request for Tender Supply and Install of Water Tanks ? (x8) Various Locations Lump Sum Contract 6WUDWKERJLH 6KLUH &RXQFLO VHHN VXLWDEO\ H[SHULHQFHG DQG TXDOL¿HG &RQWUDFWRU for the supply, installation and commissioning of water tanks.Works required include: · Construction of tank · Foundations pads, · CFA requirements, · Three (3) generators and any associated civil, · Servicing and other necessary works. The sites nominated are located in Avenel, Creighton?s Creek, Euroa, Gooram, Ruffy, Strathbogie and Violet Town. Tenders will be received until 4pm (AEST) WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2020 Tenders can be viewed online from www.Strathbogie.vic.gov.au, and clicking on ?Current Tenders? Tenders can be only lodged online through the Tendersearch portal. Please note Strathbogie Shire no longer accepts hardcopy tenders and will not accept tenders by fax or email. Julie Salomon
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ADAPTIVE REUSE SHINES THROUGH VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS WINNERS LIST
The 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards winners have been announced, showcasing the best architecture in the state. Revivals of heritage projects featured heavily in the winners’ list as well as those that offer excellent design outcomes to the public. “Victoria’s share of the volume in Lake Hume gives the Murray system about a 60 per cent risk of spill,” Dr Bailey said. Across 15 categories, 63 awards were given including named awards, architecture awards and commendations from 108 shortlisted entries. A notable project in this year’s awards was the State Library of Victoria Redevelopment by Architectus + Schmidt Hammer Lassen, winning the Melbourne Prize and architecture awards for Heritage – Conservation and Public Architecture.
“The project has been highly collaborative and like all good architectural outcomes, there has been a significant focus on the diverse community users and the context of the building being in the heart of Melbourne. “This landmark is something that can be enjoyed for generations to come and is an exemplar of the enhancement of existing buildings. It demonstrates the important consideration that needs to be championed by clients, architects, consultants and contractors in understanding the project's inherent value and impact of that building will have over time.”
The redevelopment has opened up 40 per cent more public access space in a transformation of the much-loved institution that is a link between Melbourne’s past and future.
Also featuring prominently in the awards was the Broadmeadows Town Hall by Kerstin Thompson Architects, receiving the Victorian Architecture Medal, a named award for Heritage Architecture and a commendation for Public Architecture.
Victorian Architecture Awards chair of juries, Ingrid Bakker, says that the project’s redevelopment leads the way with its contribution to the public and the treatment of heritage buildings.
This year, Monash University has proven to be outstanding in the educational architecture realm with Monash University Chancellery and Gillies Hall both gaining recognition across three categories.
“Projects such as the State Library offer a major benefit to Melburnians and the way it has been brought back to life is a real gift to the city,” she says.
Other noteworthy public projects in the winners’ list are the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre by TERROIR and RMIT Capitol Theatre by Six Degrees Architects. In addition, the Ian Potter Southbank Centre University of Melbourne by John Wardle
Architects received The Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture. Bakker continues, “The Ian Potter Southbank Centre is an excellent example of public architecture that strives for longevity and legacy. The project has actively sort to give back to the public realm. “Outstanding design, as showcased by the projects recognised in these awards, is about much more than simple aesthetics. It is about creating resilient, sustainable and adaptive places, sensitive to their context that will be fit for purpose and serve our communities not just today, but for decades to come. “We understand the importance of stimulating the economy with construction projects; with a national poll of Institute members revealing almost two thirds of respondents have had projects stalled due to COVID-19. “However, much-needed stimulus and support must be delivered in a way that makes quality paramount so the enduring value of a project and its contribution to the public good can be fully realised. “Rushed and ill-conceived projects with a short life span have disastrous ramifications when it comes to sustainability outcomes and preserving the identity of a public space.”
The Enduring Architecture Award, which recognises a significant project of at least 25 years old has gone to the MCG’s Great Southern Stand by Daryl Jackson in association with Tompkins Shaw and Evans for the experience it continues to offer sports spectators. The winners were announced via a digital ceremony on the evening of 10 July.
Six Degrees Architects received a Commendation in the Commercial Architecture section for the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery. The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 11,500 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute actively works to improve the quality of our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design. Learn more about the Institute, log on to www. architecture.com.au
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ZERO RATE RISE IS KEY TO COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLANS FOR 2020/21 Strathbogie Shire Council has outlined its path forward as it assists the community to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with zero increase in rates a feature of the 2020/21 Council Budget. After extensive consultation and feedback, Council has listened to the community as it adopted the 2020/21 Budget at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, 14 July. Council unanimously supported a zero per cent rate increase for the financial year, while also committing to the delivery of a significant capital works and asset-renewal program. Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said the 2020-21 Budget had been developed around supporting the community recovery from the pandemic, while including many exciting capital works projects. “We are pleased to deliver a Budget firmly focused on supporting our community through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,” Cr McClaren said. “We received more than 91 submissions to the 2020/21 Draft Budget and we are grateful for all the community feedback.” “We listened, asked for more time to deliberate, and this Budget outlines a capital works program that focuses on crucial projects for 2020/21. At the same time, it provides significant funding for renewal works on our aging and outdated infrastructure.” With the Budget providing for no increase in the average rate per property Mayor McClaren noted that outcomes for individual properties would still vary, depending on how that property’s independent valuation had changed. The Valuations are undertaken annually by the State Valuer General and this year’s valuation occurred in January. Over this, and the previous two Budgets, the Municipal Charge ($133 in 2019/20) has been removed while the farm rate differential has been reduced from 85 per cent to 80 per cent of the residential rate. This means that rates charged will be solely based on the value of a property. Continuing the effort to encourage young families to move to the Shire the First Home Owners rate rebate has been maintained. In recognition of challenges being faced by hospitality businesses as a result of the COVID - 19 pandemic, fees for registered premises have been set at zero, while Council will also refund fees for the 2019/20 financial year. This will also apply to footpath trading fees. Meanwhile, the capital works program will provide high quality infrastructure, which, in turn, will create economic benefits through the construction of new projects and maintenance of existing assets.
ENCOURAGING NORTHERN VICTORIANS INTO KINDERGARTEN TEACHING
The Andrews Labor Government is offering scholarships to aspiring kinder teachers. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes encouraged North East residents to consider pursuing careers in early childhood education, with an additional $3.82 million available in scholarships and LQFHQWLYHV WR VWDUW VXSSRUWLQJ WKRVH SXUVXLQJ FDUHHUV LQ WKLV UHZDUGLQJ ¿HOG Early childhood education is one of Victoria’s fastest growing professions, with more teachers and support staff needed as the Labor Government delivers universal threeyear-old kindergarten for all children. The roll-out of nearly $5 billion for this program begins in 2020. Over the next decade, every Victorian child will have access to a full 15 hours of three-year-old kinder. “For regional Victorian residents considering a career change into kindergarten teaching, now is the time. These scholarships will help to cover the costs of study and provide incentives to get started in a new career,” said Member for Northern Victoria,
The 2020/21 Budget includes spending on essential infrastructure such as roads ($4.4 million), drainage ($440,000), footpaths ($166,000), and parks and streetscapes ($1.5 million).
NAGAMBIE SENIOR CITIZENS - ONE OF OUR STAR MEMBERS – CHRIS BROWNE
Of particular note is continuation of an allocation of $400,000 for the Zero to One Roads improvement program, which will continue to upgrade the municipality’s unsealed roads This brings to $1.6 million the amount allocated to this initiative in the term of the current Council.
Chris is really one of our stars, so many things that it is hard to list them all, but here are a few of the amazing things she does to help around the club.
The Budget outlines $25.3 million on important services such as libraries, waste management, maintenance of roads, parks and gardens, animal management, maternal and child health, swimming pools and the arts and culture. For the full program of the 2020/21 Budget Capital Works program see the 2020/21 Budget at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au
Chris and Geoff kindly donated a trailer load of wood which we raffled and raised funds for the club. This was very popular and we are hoping to make it an annual event. Chris organises our Movie Day, all the Choc Tops and treats, the movie to screen and successfully ensures all works and goes to plan.
Jaclyn Symes. This package is part of a $92.4 million investment in workforce initiatives to attract aspiring early childhood teachers and retain them, which includes establishing a pool of mentors to support new teachers and holding four early childhood teacher conferences to support graduate teachers at the start of their careers. This money will help cover costs including course fees, study materials and financial support in the early years of their career. The roll out of three-year-old kinder is expected to create almost 7,000 jobs. More
Whenever an opportunity arises, Chris is first to see the potential of how to help the club. She has been making up sanitizer, taking orders for bulk potatoes and distributing them in smaller packs, just to name a few.
than 4,000 additional kinder teachers and more than 2,000 additional early childhood educators are needed as the program expands state-wide. Minister for Education James Merlino added, “Introducing universal three-yearold kindergarten is one of the biggest social reforms in Victoria’s history. There’s never been a better time to be an early childhood teacher and change children’s lives for the better.” To apply, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/ childhood/professionals/profdev/Pages/ scholarships.aspx
always be bright and positive. Thank you Chris, on behalf of the Committee and Members of the Nagambie Senior Citizens. We all appreciate your presence at the club.
The latest innovation is making face masks at our Craft Days on a Monday, this is due to start next week and they will be made available for senior’s members to purchase. With Chris donating the material and filters required. Numerous donations of food at functions, and prizes for raffles, etc. Chris is always there to help or lend a hand. She cares for her husband who is not well, and manages to
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GRADE 5&6 ‘FREE CHOICE PROJECTS’ Returning to on-site school for the last three weeks of term 2, our Grade 5&6 students loved the free choice, hands on, small group learning projects their teachers Mr B and Ms Pollock planned for them. These learning principles are important at the best of times, but even more so after 8 weeks of flexible and remote learning. The students enjoyed writing cookbooks, designing and decorating scooters, writing and creating plays and performances plus many other activities. They researched, drafted, wrote good copies, performed and negotiated. The end result was a lovely combination of personal & social development and academic learning. I show my age when I mention educationalists like Carl Rogers, who wrote many books including Freedom to learn. Some of his core principles included ‘significant learning takes place when subject matter is relevant’ and self-initiated learning is the most lasting and pervasive’. Well done Grade 5/6 students and staff. By Principal, Rob French
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Each Friday, we enjoy spending some time in our garden. The winter sun has been absolutely beautiful and it is the perfect weather to get some gardening done. This week, we planted some native plants near our newly developed frog pond. Native plants are important because they provide habitat, shelter and food for our wildlife and they are perfectly suited to our environment.
Welcome back to term 3. Our school is in the very fortunate position to be able to currently offer on site, regular learning for all of our students. We are all well aware that the COVID-19 situation changes quickly, and if there are any changes, the school will notify you as soon as possible.
We also have science lessons on a Friday. At the moment, we are exploring bottle rockets. Students are hypothesising what modifications can be made to their designs which will make their rocket fly better and land softly. There were cheers and screams as we watched the rockets fly high! In our sport sessions on Fridays, we have been practicing our balance skills, handeye coordination and core movement techniques. The students enjoy playing warm-up, individual and team games. We are also training for our athletics carnival, which will be held later in the term. We are glad to have our students back at school and look forward to many more exciting learning opportunities throughout term 3!
To provide further assurance, our school, along with all other government schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, will be conducting temperature checks for all students.
Congratulations to the Junior School Councillors and House Captains who organised a fantastic Animal Activity Day for the whole school at the end of last term. The students rotated through a variety of activities based around an animal theme, including art, cooking, PE, craft and science. The students were fabulous leaders, planning the activities, setting up, leading the task and cleaning up at the end.
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CHURCH NEWS Nagambie. Prayer Options Unified for Rain P.O.U.R Service. Friday, August. 6. Noon. St John’s Anglican church. No lunch to follow.
Anglican: Note from the priest of Parish of Central Goulburn. For Avenel, Nagambie and Seymour folk. “I am sure by now that you have heard the disappointing news that Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire are going back into lock down. As a result of this news, I am sorry to announce that we are going to stop all Sunday and Wednesday services for the six weeks of lock down, despite the fact that Nagambie and Avenel are not in lock down areas. It seems appropriate that we need to act as a parish, as hard as this may be for those living in Nagambie and Avenel. We will reintroduce the prayers and reflection dropoffs on a Wednesday and Sunday and will continue to keep in touch with all parishioners via email and telephone. Difficult times and just as we were getting back to normality. Please don’t hesitate to ring me if you have any queries or concerns – the best number is 0477 921 111. God Bless. Rev Richard Pennington.
Catholic: A limit of 20 worshippers still applies and all government distancing, sanitising, and cleaning regulations are adhered to at St Malachy’s Nagambie Saturday Mass at 10:30am, Monday Rosary at 10:00am, Monday Mass at 10:30am. St Patrick’s Longwood - Sunday 9:00am St Mary’s Avenel - Sunday 6:00pm Contact Fr Tony on 5795 3048 if you have any queries.
Uniting Church Aust: streaming live at 10am. Sundays. For Seymour, Avenel and Nagambie folk. Rev John Payne sent this message over. “If you want to watch, or encourage others in a local offering, then find us on YouTube at - https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCus2nO5Wi8m1l1wKhdAk9DQ Warm regards. Yours because His, John.” johnpayne@rabbit.com.au (0)408 176 754
Presbyterian Church: Their services include Seymour in Mitchell Shire and Yea so for further details contact Bill Day 0429 933 116.
NAGAMBIE PETANQUE CLUB Nagambie Petanque has been able to recommence, adhering to the strict guidelines set by the Shire, and also by the PFA and the VPCI, our governing bodies. We had our first practice back on Thursday, with four members having a few games. We are sure to have a few more members return when the weather improves. Memberships are due and we have 19 members joining again this year. We are hoping to interest many more to come along and try and join our club, it is really a fun game, and fits in easily to the routines of life! Especially now, in these difficult times, it is nice to get some fresh air and have a chat to others. We are commencing our planning for our Triples Event to be held in October. The Nagambie Cup, being held this year on Sunday 4th October. This event is usually well attended by other clubs around Victoria, and brings visitors to our special town, but at this stage we are unsure if other clubs will be able to travel from their areas, so we will be making a decision closer to the time. If you would like to try our fun game at our regular practice times, we meet at 3 pm on Thursday and Sunday at our piste area behind the public pool, Recreation Reserve, Vickers Road. We are quite flexible and could work out a time that suits you so please give me a call. We supply boules, and you will be made most welcome. Call Jill on 0419567580 for further information.
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2020/2021 Memberships for Nagambie HealthCare are now being received, including both new and renewal of Memberships.
As a Bush Nursing Hospital Nagambie HealthCare is an incorporated body with community membership representation and members elect a Board of Directors who give an undertaking to ensure sound financial and clinical management of the organisation.
EXTENSION UPDATE
There are many benefits to having access to a community owned health service, in particular the unique way in which the service can tailor services to meet community and individual needs.
Nagambie HealthCare’s hospital extension is well underway with local tradesmen juggling their workloads to enable completion of the first stage of the hospital build by the end of August.
Becoming a financial member of Nagambie HealthCare not only provides you with the opportunity to ‘have a say’ in the strategic directions of the health service but also helps
Completion of the first stage of the build will facilitate six new single hospital rooms with ensuites, replacing the existing shared rooms, shared bathrooms and single rooms
Please contact the Nagambie HealthCare for further information regarding membership details.
which do not meet current hospital design standards. CEO Bronwyn Beadle is confident that the hospital extension will meet the increased community demand for healthcare. “The Nagambie HealthCare Board has demonstrated significant foresight and a commitment to the Nagambie Community through their support for a self- funded build of this size and we continue to hope that the government may see fit to contribute to these essential capital works,” said Ms Beadle. As the hospital extension nears lock-up the cladding will commence so there is still time to help support the hospital build through buying a brick for $100. Each brick will be inscribed with an individual’s or family name. Bricks can be purchased directly from Nagambie Healthcare, via phone or online at or online at https://www.gofundme.com/ buy-a-brick-to-help-build-our-hospital
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