Update – 25 March 2009

BAG NEWS ….

Many thanks to those community members that replied with valuable feedback regarding the considerations for a safe walking track around Mitchell. A co-ordinator for this project is needed. As a working party co-ordinator, support is provided to assist you with organising your project and your working party members. Formal meetings are not compulsory to arrange or attend, and your focus is simply on achieving your project. If anyone is interested in taking on this role, please let me know.

A copy of the Roma Regional Council’s draft Corporate Plan has been received. A representative from BAG will be attending a meeting next week, arranged by the council, to discuss this in more detail.


BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………

Dentist
The dentist working party has made a proposal to and received a favourable response from an organisation which supplies dental services to regional communities. The next step being looked at by the working party is confirming that the relevant stakeholders are happy to formalise an agreement for use of Qld Health facilities.

Child Care Centre
A proposal has now been sent to C&K asking for financial assistance for a child care centre. Will be interesting to receive their response!


GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION ………

Roma Regional Council invites all community members and organisations to join with them to welcome new residents at a meet & greet to be hosted at the Great Artesian Spa for “drinks on the deck”. Everyone is welcome to come along to get to know your community and sample some local wines and produce. The event is to be held on Wednesday 1 April 2009, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Jane Fenton, RRC Events & Tourism Officer, by phoning 4624 6918 or email janef@romaregionalcouncil.qld.gov.au

Residents, Community Groups & Organisations are invited to come along and meet with Roma Regional Council staff members on Wednesday 1 April 2009 at the Mitchell Library 2.30 pm –3.30 pm, and/or at the Great Artesian Spa 4.00 pm – 5.00 p.m. Council staff members in attendance will be Nicola Sankowsky - Community Development Officer (Mitchell/Surat), Barbara Cooper - Regional Arts & Cultural Co-ordinator, and Fiona Vincent - Regional Sport & Recreation Co-ordinator. Please come along to discuss with them your or your organisation’s ideas for projects and activities that council might be able to assist with.

The Woolworths and Country Women’s Association Community Recovery Grants program provides the opportunity for community organisations to receive up to $3,000 in funding for initiatives that strengthen community and social infrastructure, and have a long term benefit to the community in areas affected by drought/dryness in rural and regional Australia. Eligible projects include upgrades to community social infrastructure, and equipment for upgrades of sporting clubs and volunteer services. Applications close on 30 April 2009. Further details available at http://www.qcwa.org.au/drought_assistance.htm .

Position Vacant: Landcare Coordinator, Mitchell & District Landcare Association. The position is based in Mitchell at the local Landcare office and is initially for a period of 12 months from appointment with possible extension of tenure subject to further funding and performance. Salary range is $38,000-$52,000 pa based on relevant skills and experience. The successful applicant will work predominantly with landholder groups to support natural resource management improvement at a property and landscape scale. Formal qualifications or experience in a rural or natural resource management field are desirable, as are group facilitation and project management skills. Applications close 5 pm Monday 6 April 2009. The position description and selection criteria can be obtained from 07 4620 4600 or AngelaB@qmdc.org.au. For further information contact Kay Cameron on 0428 171 191 or Jamie Gorry on 0427 500 182.

Until next week! :-)

Cheers,
Sharyn.

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