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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NOW OPEN | 2023 Calendar

Corangamite Shire is inviting Expressions of Interest from artists across the region to provide landscape paintings for the 2023 calendar. Eight thousand copies of the calendar will be distributed in hard copy to every household in the Shire in December 2022.

The theme of the calendar will be ‘Landscapes and Seascapes of Corangamite Shire’. It will reflect the Shire’s diverse geography from the coastline along the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles National Park to the forested hinterland, open volcanic lakes and plains, pastures and landmarks.

Paintings can be new or existing works, in any style and use any medium. Photography has been well represented in previous calendars and will not be considered under this Expression of Interest.

Learn more and express your interest here: https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Council/Public-Notices/2023-Calendar-EoI

Expression of Interest closes on Thursday 8 September.

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Robot dogs and Google reminders: How AI helps people with dementia stay independent Bobby Redman, who lives with dementia, uses movement sensors, a virtual assistant and recorded messages on her smartphone to stay living independently.

There is so much potential for both older workers and our economy if we put ageist attitudes aside.

Ageing isn’t a curse but is.

Caring is not about the destination but the journey itself.

Read about the six stages of caring for someone on the Carer Gateway website: carergateway.gov.au/tips/6-stages-caring-someone

If you’re new to caring, or just want to talk, call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 between 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday.

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Do you know someoneone in your life with Parkinson's? They could be the key to cracking the genetic code of Parkinson's Disease. To learn more about how you or someone you know could help visit https://www.qimrberghofer.edu.au/apgs/

Carers are as diverse as the care they provide.

If you are an LGBTQIA+ carer or support a loved one from the LGBTQIA+ community, Carer Gateway can provide free local support to help you in your caring role.

Call 1800 422 737 or visit carergateway.gov.au to find out more.

Image: Wellways Carer Gateway representatives wear colourful attire on stage alongside hosts and guests of 'I'm Still Standing', a forum run by the Sunshine Coast’s LGBTQIA+ Community Ageing.

Great week at Koroit Kindergarten and Koroit St Pats.
Mindful sensing, mindful walking and nature play brought a calm and relaxed energy into the classrooms.
Brain Breaks for wellbeing - Kinder, F/1 and G5/6 Thanks for your kindness and whole body listening on Thursday!
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Corangamite e-news August 2022 Don't forget the Business Facade Improvement Program and Small Business Assistance Program close Monday 15 August. Apply here  

VAEAI are hosting the Koorie Big Day Out on September 1st.
Koorie Big Day Out is an opportunity for Indigenous students studying in years 10,11 & 12 to connect with Victorian Universities. They encourage families to join them online to yarn about career pathways, the process of entering higher education and support available to students.

Alongside speakers and facilitators, there will be giveaways and surprise special guests. Any inquiries, please contact Richard Hurst, [email protected]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toorong-marnong-koorie-big-day-out-2022-tickets-394186732127

Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked: Series 1 Episode 3 On this last leg of her journey, Miriam Margolyes travels through South Australia to learn what the 'Fair Go' means to the most vulnerable in society today. (Final)

Find out how Triple P makes life better for everyone in the family! Happier kids, rules followed, less stress, stronger relationships & a calmer family life... Do Triple P Online & you'll be surprised how quickly it happens!

Carer Gateway helps you access support and information in the language you speak at home.

View our translated materials on the Carer Gateway website: carergateway.gov.au/translated-resource

If you are more comfortable having a conversation in a language other than English, you can use our Translating and Interpreting Service, call 131 450.

Our study done in partnership with Murawin, found that many carers have multiple reasons for becoming a carer, and belong to more than one group shown in this diagram. For example, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers become carers to help their family, keep a child out of foster care, and keep kids connected with culture and community.
Read the report: https://tinyurl.com/5n6srnmx

Grants of up to $3,000 (ex. GST) are available on a $1:$1 basis to businesses to improve shopfronts in Corangamite Shire's towns. Eligible works include painting, cleaning, repairs, signage, lighting and universal access. Applications close 5 pm, Monday 15 August. A full list of eligible works, guidelines and application forms are available at https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Business/Business-grants/Business-Facade-Improvement-Program

Carer Gateway provides in-person, online and phone-based support and services to Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers

The best part is that it’s free for all unpaid carers!

Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 and choose Option 1 to talk to a local provider today and find out what services are available in your area. Or, go to carergateway.gov.au

The physical environment can have a major impact on a person living with dementia. Creating a dementia-friendly home environment can maximise the wellbeing of people living with dementia and increase their independence and participation in activities around the home.

In this webinar, hear from Dementia Australia expert and accredited occupational therapist Cathy Tippett on how dementia can affect the experience of the home environment, design principles that can help create an enabling environment, and how your home can support wellbeing and independence for your loved on living with dementia.

Register on our website to access this on-demand webinar to watch now or at a later time at https://www.dementia.org.au/education/at-home-with-dementia-creating-a-supportive-and-enabling-environment

Free webinar: lived experience & co-design Webinars designed to help you and your organisation learn and engage with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lived Experience Centre and the National Network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Lived Experience

Thank you Kristy Debono for this beautiful and meaningful artwork which will be displayed at the Matron Swinton Child Care Centre 😍 Kristy is a local First Nations artist whose children went to Matron Swinton when they were younger.

The piece was created for week to commemorate a deep connection to Country, the land on which we all come together as one.

Grants of up to $5,000 (ex. GST) are available on a $1:$1 basis for businesses in Corangamite Shire to undertake new projects or diversify. Applications close 5 pm, Monday 15 August. Guidelines and application forms are available at https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Business/Business-grants/Small-Business-Assistance-Grant-Program