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The Community Action Plan was drafted to detail how the vision and ideas articulated by the community could be achieved. The Plan will assist in strategically engaging target groups and individuals, and transfer participants from initial engagement to committed participation. We can use our Action Plan to:
Enable every community member to have a voice
Organize project plans
Display community planning
Promote individual projects for prospective funding
Connect with stakeholders
Inform Local Government of proposed projects
Hopetoun Vision The Hopetoun community envisage a township that is
welcoming, visually vibrant, economically durable, environmentally sustainable and adequately resourced.
What this Community Action Plan means to Hopetoun The Hopetoun Community Action Plan aims to position Hopetoun as a sustainable, resourceful and livable rural community for all citizens. This Action Plan is a working document that sets out the main steps that Hopetoun will implement over the next 5 years towards achieving their goal.
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Community Snapshot: HOPETOUN is situated on the Yarriambiack Creek in the Southern Mallee, 121 kilometres north of Horsham, 90 kilometres south of Ouyen and 61 kilometres north of Warracknabeal. The town is recognised as `The Gateway’ to Victoria’s Mallee region and takes its name from Lord Hopetoun who was Victoria’s first Governor and Australia’s first Governor General. He was a frequent visitor to the area as the guest of pioneer Edward Harewood Lascelles. The town’s population is approximately 586 and for the past two decades has experienced a population loss of about 1.4 percent annually. The major employers are the community services sector, 29.8%; wholesale and retail sectors, 17.8 percent and agriculture, 16.6 percent. Natural features within easy reach of the township are Wyperfeld, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray-Sunset National Parks which protect more than one million hectares of natural habitat and are home to countless species of flora and fauna. Hopetoun has a semi-arid climate with cool winters and at times extremely hot summers. Clear cloudless skies are a climatic characteristic. The townspeople have access to three churches: Catholic, Lutheran Church and the Southern Mallee Co-Operative Parish which comprises the Baptist and Uniting churches. There are many sporting organisations and more community groups than usual for a town of Hopetoun’s size. The town has two hotels – one of which is owned by the community. Although the area has an ageing population, volunteerism in the Southern Mallee township is much higher than the state average. The town has an administration centre – Gateway BEET (Business Education Employment and Training) which is also an agency for several government authorities including Centrelink. Many community and education projects are run from Hopetoun Neighbourhood House.
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History Peter McGinnis first settled in the area in 1846 after a search, with the help of Aborigines, to find unoccupied land for sheep grazing. With partner George Bell, he established the first sheep run in the area - Lake Corrong Run. Corrong Homestead has been restored to its `pioneer’ state and is now surrounded by many items which are historic to the area. A new tourist addition to the town in recent years is the Mallee Bush Retreat on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles. The Retreat is an attractive tourist accommodation / community centre based on buildings found on a farm property. Buildings copied on grain silos are used for accommodation. It also acknowledges the district’s Aboriginal heritage.
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STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Progressive community
Thriving community spirit
Safe environment for families
A recreational lake brimming with water and a hive of activity
Affordable cost of living
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Open space
Fresh air, clear skies and star gazing
Wildlife
Easy access to parking in the shopping precinct
Variety of sporting options
People who are willing to dedicate to volunteer service
Quality education available for all ages
Picturesque township
Access to Henty Highway coach and V/Line bus
Hopetoun Courier – local newspaper
Corrong Homestead – The oldest homestead in the Mallee
Mallee Bush Retreat on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles
Effect of 12 years of drought or less than average rainfall has placed enormous strain on the area’s economy
Drought – the catalyst for many people leaving the land
Loss of youth affects sporting groups
Distance from major regional centres
Lack of employment opportunities
In times of drought water restrictions hinder the beautification of the area
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OPPORTUNITES THREATS
RV Friendly Town promotion
Heritage Trail Development
Bendigo Bank establishment
Walking, running or cycling race
Increased childcare places
Farm Stays and working farm experiences
Nature based activities
- Country experience
- 4wd tours
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Bike riding
- Bushwalking
Bicycle hire to explore local attractions
Attracting web based businesses to the area
Development and support for the Hopetoun Pastoral and Agricultural Show
Development of a Hopetoun Website
Promotion of the Opportunity Shop
Promotion of the area as a destination for regional filming and television production
Industrial and Residential Estate development
Independent Living Unit development
Mineral Sand Loading Facility
Second Café on Highway
Re Open Service Station on High Way/Food and Truck Stop
Renewable Energy Plant – Solar, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal
Lack of volunteers
Ageing population
Lack of funding opportunities for community projects
Lack of suitable housing for new people and current residents who want to downsize
`Empty shop’ syndrome
Loss of leaders when people opt to retire to larger centres to be nearer family, health or other services
Climate change and drought
Lack of post-secondary education opportunities
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Fortitude
Inclusiveness
Confidence
Learning
Networking
Partnership
Collaboration
Community
Strengthening
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Corrong Development Group Gateway BEET Committee of Management Goyura Memorial Trust Committee Hopetoun A. and P. Society Hopetoun Aerodrome Committee Hopetoun Ambulance Auxiliary Hopetoun Angling Club Hopetoun Basketball Committee Hopetoun Book Club Hopetoun Bowling Club Hopetoun Catholic Church Hopetoun Cemetery Committee Hopetoun Child Care Group Hopetoun Community Hotel Committee of Management Hopetoun Courier Committee of Management Hopetoun Cricket Association Hopetoun CWA Hopetoun Cycling Club Hopetoun Dance Club Hopetoun Garden Club Hopetoun Golf Club Hopetoun Gun Club Hopetoun Healthy Lifestyles Group Hopetoun Historical Society Hopetoun Ladies Bowls Club Hopetoun Ladies Golf Club Hopetoun Landcare Group Hopetoun Lioness Club Hopetoun Lutheran Church Hopetoun Lutheran Ladies Guild Hopetoun Masonic Lodge Hopetoun Memorial Hall Committee Hopetoun Neighbourhood House Hopetoun Op Shop Committee Hopetoun Patchwork Group Hopetoun Pre-School Committee Hopetoun Primary School Council Hopetoun & District Probus Club Hopetoun Progress Association
Hopetoun Racecourse Committee of Management Hopetoun Racing Pigeon Club Hopetoun Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Hopetoun RSL Ladies Auxiliary Hopetoun RSL Sub Branch Hopetoun Secondary College Parents Club Hopetoun Senior Citizens Club Hopetoun Silo Committee Hopetoun Skatepark Committee Hopetoun Swimming Pool Committee Hopetoun Tennis Club Hopetoun VFF Hopetoun Fire Brigade Hopetoun Chaplaincy Committee Lake Corrong Management Committee Lake Lascelles Committee of Management Malleefowl Group Motor Neurone Disorder Support Group Rural Northwest Health Dining Club Rural Northwest Health Hopetoun Auxiliary Southern Mallee Co-operative Parish – Baptist and Uniting Churches St Joseph’s Catholic School Parents and Friends Group St Vincent de Paul Committee Friends of RSL Red Cross Junior Red Cross Celiac Group Catholic Women’s League Baptist/Uniting Fellowship Lutheran Guild
Yarriambiack Creek Flow Committee
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Aboriginal art work After-school sport Bowling Carnival Artists Well kept gardens Attractive and tidy town Attractive town centre with park Churches Close-knit community Corrong Village Doctor and medical clinic Dr Pete’s Park & Mural Excellent hospital Floral artists Friendliness of people Garden features Good businesses Caring place to grow up Talented sportspeople Great place to raise a family Grain receival facilities Modern schools Happy environment Hard-working people and community High number of volunteers Hopetoun Courier
Hopetoun Show Kinder / preschool Lake Lascelles Lake Corrong Less hectic than cities Friendly and caring community Mallee Bush Retreat Many groups work together McGinnis Park Meals on Wheels Memorial Hall Ministers Motorbike club Motorbike racing track Neat shopping centre Number of community groups Probus Club People willing to help each other People willing to teach new skills Pride in being country people Upgraded rail track Safe for push bikes Swimming / aerobics Volunteer drivers Walking group Wayside stops
Ambulance Garden Club Visiting Vet All weather air strip Weather station
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ACCOUNTANT/
INSURANCE
Liston Landers Chartered
Accountant
David Healy & Karen Koning 85 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 148, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3117 Facsimile 5083 3041 [email protected] W.H.K – Total Financial Solutions
Joan Bellinger Steve Adams 5023 9700 75 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 204, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3297 Facsimile 5083 3309 [email protected]
AGRICULTURE/
ENVIRONMENTAL
Hopetoun Bulk Storage P/L
Ross Cook 0429801982 Tom White 0429838277 Hopetoun West Road Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 169, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3023 Facsimile 5083 3451 Mallee Park Angora Goat &
Poll Dorset Stud
Tim Ferguson 0427811046 Wal Ferguson 0417342899 849 Walpeup/Hopetoun Road Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 120, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3359 Telephone 5083 3250 [email protected]
North West Ag Services
Hopetoun Donna Scobie 156 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3133 Facsimile 5083 3199 [email protected] Solar Shop
Matt Wellington 21 Toole Street Hopetoun 3396 Mobile 0407336067 [email protected]
AUTO ELECTRICIAN
Brad Petschel’s Auto Elec
Brad Petchel 1 Hopetoun West Road Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 71, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3030 Facsimile 5083 3005 [email protected] TC & JA Bermingham
Hopetoun Auto Electrical Services
Tim & Julie Bermingham Mobile 0407833029 86 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 175, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3029 Facsimile 5083 3029 [email protected]
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BAKERY/FOOD
MANUFACTURES
Bow Bakery
Mark & Stuart Cocks 82 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3052 Facsimile 5083 3052 [email protected]
BANK Commonwealth Bank
Hopetoun
25 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3113 [email protected]
BEAUTICIAN
Beauty by Cherie
Cherie Hallam 0418841314 70 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3366 [email protected]
BUILDING/
IMPROVEMENTS
ME & NL McLean Builder
Mal McLean 0428106347 16 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3057 Facsimile 5083 3068 [email protected]
BUS/TAXI SERVICE &
TRAVEL
Henty Highway Coach Pty Ltd.
Telephone 5382 4260 5323 5658 V/Line Rail-Bus Service
Telephone 136196
BUTCHER Wellingtons Butchers
Joe & Cheryl Wellington Mobile 0409235712 76 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3013 Facsimile 5083 3313
CAFE/TAKEAWAY &
MIXED BUSINESSES Bon Bon Café
Monica Outen Cnr Austin & Toole Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3082 [email protected]
Caravan Parks and
Accommodation
Hopetoun Caravan Park Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3001 Facilities: Onsite Laundry, Shared Washing Machine (fee), Town Water, Individual Taps (10), Metered Power, Barbeque, Baby Bath
Hopetoun Community
Hotel/Motel 16 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3070
Mallee Bush Retreat On the foreshore of Lake Lascelles Hopetoun 3396 Bert & Susie Hallam Telephone 5083 3236 Mobile 0417016003 Facilities: Barbeque, Shower, Laundry and Toilet, 6 powered sites
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‘The Shearing Shed’ - Kitchen & Function Room Sleeping arrangements: ‘Cow shed 1’ - sleeps 2 ‘Cow shed 2’ - sleeps 2 ‘The Stables’ - Group Accommodation: sleeps 12 ‘Silo 1’ - sleeps 2 ‘Silo 2’- sleeps 2
CARRIERS
TRANSPORT
SERVICES
Pony Xpress
Daryl Holland 0417550465 Telephone 5398 1200 Facsimile 5398 2088 [email protected]
CLEANING/
PEST CONTROL
G Hill Carpet Cleaner
Greg & Debbie Hill 0427833432 15 Ford Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3432 Facsimile 5083 3046
CLOTHING
GIFTWARE &
SHOPPING
Feet First Footwear
Gayle Hofmaier 0428954271 19 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3503 [email protected] Kayes Kollection
Kaye Saunders 12 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3061 Facsimile 5083 3453
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Gateway BEET Inc
Tim Hallam(President) 5083 3069 Sandra Mole(Secretary) 5084 1331 75 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3001 Facsimile 5083 3309 [email protected] Op Shop? Neighbourhood House?
ELECTRICIAN PG Electrics - Electrician
Peter Magee 0409442656 4 Dodgshun Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3476 Facsimile 5083 3476 [email protected]
FLORIST/NURSERY &
GARDENING
Hopetoun Fuel & Nursery Supplies
Chris Pridgeon 50 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3008 Facsimile 5083 3008
GYPSUM
Brown’s Gypsum
Ross Brown 0409946648 Max Brown 5083 8220 269 Browns Road Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 70, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 8201 Facsimile 5083 8200 [email protected]
Conway’s Gypsum
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Tim Conway 0418627485 77 Evelyn Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3369 Facsimile 5083 3379 [email protected]
HAIRDRESSER Hairview
Jill Pridgeon 78 Toole Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3342
Hopetoun Hair by Hayley
Hayley Smith 70 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3366 [email protected]
HARDWARE
Coldy’s Timber & Hardware
Cole Daley 0407833024 80-82 Toole Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3344 Facsimile 5083 3533 [email protected]
HEALTH & FITNESS
Wal Ferguson Kinesiology
Wal & Judy Ferguson Mobile 0417342899 849 Walpeup/Hopetoun Road Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 120, Hopetoun 3396
Telephone 5083 3250 Facsimile 5083 3250 [email protected]
HOTELS
Club Hotel
Jerome Browne 72 Lascelles Street
Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3021 [email protected] Community Hotel/Motel
Graeme & Julie Churchill 16 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3070 Facsimile 5083 3018 [email protected]
MEDICAL
PRACTITIONER Hopetoun Medical Clinic
13 Strachan Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3211 Facsimile 5083 3259 [email protected]
NEWSAGENT/
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Hopetoun Newsagency
Gary & Glenda McCarthy 81 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3053 Facsimile 5083 3444 [email protected]
NEWSPAPER
Hopetoun Courier Co Op
Kathy Poulton 75 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3544 Facsimile 5083 3080 [email protected]
PAINTING &
DECORATING
Julie Stewart Painting Services
Julie Stewart 0417309462
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7 Strachan Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3119
PHARMACY
Mallee Pharmacy
D Crouch & C Roberts 18 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3002 Facsimile 5383 3389 [email protected]
PLUMBER
S & CL Macklin Plumbing P/L
Shane & Chris Macklin Mobile 0408340115 84 Hogans Road Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3128 Facsimile 5083 3528 [email protected]
POST OFFICE
Hopetoun Post Office
Dorothy Wilson 79 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3110 Facsimile 5083 3110 [email protected]
SERVICE
STATION/FUEL Hopetoun BP Service Station
Self Serve – open 24/7
95 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396
Hopetoun Fuel & Nursery Supplies
Chris Pridgeon 50 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3008 Facsimile 5083 3008
SOLICITOR/LAWYER
Saines Lucas Solicitors
Nick Lucas 85 Lascelles Street Hopetoun 3396 PO Box 858, Horsham 3402
Telephone 5381 0933 Facsimile 5381 0975 [email protected]
SUPERMARKET IGA Hopetoun plus Liquor
Nicole & Andrew Holm 14 Austin Street Hopetoun 3396 Telephone 5083 3513 Telephone 5083 3020 Facsimile 5083 3554
VETERINARY
SURGEON
Swiss Vet
Catherine Fuller 0427957321 35 Federal Street Rainbow 3424 Telephone 5395 7323 Facsimile 5395 1550
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Hopetoun Community Opportunity Workshop "If you want to know how the shoe fits, ask the person who is wearing it, not the one who made it." 23rd September 2009
Project Votes
Skatepark 40
Completion of the Mallee Bush Retreat
Marketing campaign
New buildings
Playground
Gazebo for weddings
Upgrade BBQs
Shade areas
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FM reception in the Hopetoun area 16
BMX track near the Lake/go cart track at the Plumpton 15
Funding to improve the Neighbourhood House and Men’s Shed or possible relocation of the Neighbourhood House
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Games/activity room for kids/youth drop in – maybe at the RSL Hall
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Renewable energy options for Hopetoun
Wind
Solar
Bio Community owned and managed
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Independent Living Units 5
New/renovated kitchen for Hopetoun Recreation Reserve 5
Resurfacing of the Hopetoun netball courts
Barriers along the side of court to block wind and tree roots
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Self contained cabins for the Caravan Park 4
Completion & maintenance of the Hopetoun Community Gym 3
Swimming Pool upgrade including solar heating to enable longer swimming season
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Source funding for Strategic Plan for Hopetoun 3
One caretaker for Hopetoun Caravan Park, Corrong Homestead and the Mallee Bush Retreat
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All purpose shed at Recreation Reserve for use by all community groups
Football
Netball
Cricket
Agricultural and Pastoral Society
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Automatic trap for the Hopetoun Gun Club 3
Ongoing repairs to the Memorial Hall 3
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Ceiling in bar room
Cupboards in bar room
Fireplace blocked off in the upstairs room
Kitchenette in the upstairs room
Power points outside kitchen
Ramp at the side of the kitchen
Lighting upgrade
Amalgamation of recreational facilities into one sporting precinct 3
Signage
Business signage
Precinct signage
Town map
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Walking tracks 2
Wheatland’s type second-hand business for Hopetoun 2
Bendigo Community Bank 1
Synthetic green for the Hopetoun Bowls Club 1
Trees for Hopetoun
Entrance to Lake
Behind IGA
Behind Bon Bon/Gateway BEET
Completion of the Dr Pete’s Park Development
Complete a historical book of Hopetoun
Air conditioning for the Ed. Centre
Family movies at the Memorial Hall
Marketing plan for Hopetoun
Signage for Hopetoun Caravan Park and Lake Lascelles
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Project Name Digital TV
Description Television viewers across regional Victoria will switch to digital television in the first half of 2011.This means that the old analogue TV signals will be switched off, and people will need to be able to receive digital TV signals to keep watching free-to-air television. The analogue community transmitter at Hopetoun should be upgraded to digital as there is community concern that the district will not be able to receive a signal from Goschen (Swanhill)
Project Name Wayside Stop Improvement
Description To improve the wayside stop at the northern entrance to Hopetoun that will include:
Road works for all weather parking
Rubbish bin upgrade
Information board
Project Name Broadband
Description Ensure the Mallee region is listed as a priority for the first stage of the National Broadband Network Rollout.
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Community
Encourage all individuals to become involved in projects that are of benefit to the entire community
Lift awareness of the importance of community planning
Enhance morale by encouraging community involvement
Advocate to Government agencies to fund community based projects and support community groups and organisations
Develop infrastructure for the improvement of Hopetoun
Welcome initiatives that promote community collaboration Economic and Tourism
Develop existing tourist attractions to maximise the visitor numbers to Hopetoun
Advocate to promote Hopetoun through a variety of tourist based advertising avenues
Identify new economic projects for Hopetoun
Support feasibility studies that identify opportunities to expand local capacity and resourced for economic growth and vitality
Advocate to increase employment opportunities in the district
Encourage skilled individuals to reside in the area
Support all businesses to ensure that they are viable and progressive
Identify businesses and industries experiencing workforce shortages and needs
Work with Yarriambiack Shire Council, Wimmera Development Association and other business development focuses organisations to ensure an adequate labour force exists throughout the district
Support and encourage affordable housing throughout the region
Encourage the development and sustainability of adequate retirement facilities
Ensure affordable workforce housing is readily available to encourage employment opportunities
Support a wide variety of housing types that increase rental and home ownership units to create and preserve a range of affordability and choice on housing options
Work to increase the availability of zoned serviced industrial land
Ensure transportation modes including rail, air and roads are preserved, maintained and improved
Work to preserve and develop foot paths and bike and walking trails
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Education
Initiate, identify and support high quality learning opportunities for the youth of the district
Support adult learning Sport and Leisure
Maintain and develop existing facilities
Identify and support talented individuals
Encourage participation of individuals from every age group
Support existing sporting clubs Environmental Sustainability - Key Partner
Build environmental sustainability not only into its future projects, but in to our daily routines
Support environmentally friendly projects
Identify projects to improve and sustain the environment
Support campaigns that promote sustainable agricultural practices
Encourage conversations and use of alternative and renewable energy sources throughout the community
Network and partner with the Yarriambiack Shire Council, Gateway BEET and Wimmera Development Association to secure funding for environmental and sustainability projects
Encourage research of relevant key environmental issues including water, biodiversity waste, energy, salinity and pollution
Significantly improve energy efficiency in buildings and homes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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