Changing lives and communities through local opportunities in learning, volunteering, community support and partnerships.
As of Thursday 26 March 2020
The front door will remain closed. Please ring Reception on 5382 5607 to arrange an appointment.
Reception hours will be 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Friday.
The new office hours will remain in place until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Part time 16 months fixed term
(0.3 FTE) Flexible 12 hours per week
An exciting opportunity exists with this newly created project role to focus on the preconstruction phase of a community-owned solar farm of 1.45 to 1.6MW in the Natimuk Area.
The role will provide the community with a facility capable of producing the equivalent amount of electricity that Natimuk uses, incorporate options to enable the community to own this asset, and to reap the benefits of locally produced electricity. Will demonstrate how a small rural community can own and operate a facility of this kind; and create a model for other small rural communities to use themselves.
The closing date for this position is 6 March 2020, 5pm with interviews to be held on or around 9 – 13 March 2020.
For further information contact Sue Newall, on 0407 611 299. Position descriptions can be downloaded here or at or natimukcommunityenergy.org
To apply for this position email sue.newall@centreforparticipation.org.au with Natimuk- Community Energy Solar Farm – Project Coordinator in the subject field; forward your application letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum two pages) and resume.Â
Have you heard about our Wimmera Southern Mallee Community Transport Service, but would like to know more?
Please check out this video by Centre for Participation and Transport for Victoria:
Horsham Town Hall shone with enthusiasm and positivity when our region’s incredible volunteers were acknowledged for the amazing work they do during the 2019 Volunteering Recognition Awards on Friday, May 17.Â
Masters of Ceremony Volunteering Victoria CEO Scott Miller and Awards Working Group Chair Andrea Cross, along with the various awards sponsors entertained the crowd with the finalists’ stories, all of which only served to cement just how valuable and appreciated Wimmera Southern Mallee volunteers are; warming the hearts of all present.
Finalists in each category were called onto the stage as the crowd applauded their efforts, with the following people announced as winners:
Overall Leading Volunteer Organisation/Program Award
(sponsored by 1089 3WM, Mixx FM and The Weekly Advertiser)
People’s Choice Award
(sponsored by Bendigo Bank)
Young Volunteer Award
(sponsored by Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN)
New Resident Award
(sponsored by Leadership Wimmera)
Kinship and Foster Carer Award
(sponsored by Department of Health and Human Services)
Lifetime Achievement Award
(sponsored by Morrow Motor Group)
Community Health Award
(sponsored by Wimmera Southern Mallee Health Alliance)
Connecting Communities Award
(sponsored by Wimmera Primary Care Partnership)
Celebrating Diversity Award
(sponsored by Centre for Participation)
Emergency and Recovery Award
(sponsored by GWMWater)
Strong Community Program Award
(sponsored by Wimmera West Grampians Neighbourhood House Network)
Local Landcare Group Award
(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)
Individual Landcarer
(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)
Young Landcare Leader
(sponsored by Wimmera Catchment Management Authority and Landcare Wimmera)
Horsham Rural City Council Award
Yarriambiack Shire Award
Hindmarsh Shire Award
West Wimmera Shire Award
Of course, while there could only be one winner, all nominees and finalists should feel extremely proud of their contributions.
And, with this week marking National Volunteer Week, Centre for Participation would like to congratulate all volunteers across the region – you’re all amazing and all winners in our eyes; thank you for what you do for our communities.
For more information on volunteering, or to put your hand up for volunteering opportunities, please call 03 5382 5607.
Launched as part of Harmony Day celebrations on Thursday, Centre for Participation hopes its new kitchen will be a place where cultural groups can come together and celebrate their diversity.
Following a Welcome to Country by Aunty Hazel McDonald, Horsham Mayor Mark Radford kicked off celebrations, pausing to reflect on the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack and paying homage to the Wimmera’s Muslim communities, before using music as an analogy for diversity and respecting each other’s cultures.
CEO Julie Pettett welcomed guests commenting it is important to acknowledge local communities and that we “all have so much to learn from each other”.
“The vision we have for this room is as a place where cultural diversity is celebrated and where different cultural and migrant groups can come together and share their dreams and what their hopes are for the community,” Mrs Pettett said.
“It’s a big thing to come to a new country, and we want this space to be a place where our new residents can grow and reflect,” she said.
Capping off the celebrations were traditional dances performed by members of Oasis Wimmera and the Wimmera Filipino-Australian Club and a beautiful rendition of a song about world peace titled “One Day”.
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