To celebrate National Volunteer Week this year, council is joining forces with Central Grampians LLEN, Grampians Community Health and East Wimmera Health Service to launch - My Year to Volunteer, a campaign that recognises our amazing local volunteers and celebrates the vital role they play in building stronger, more connected, and inclusive communities.
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Following on from the success of our Northern Gramps Girls Can campaign last year where council lit up exercise spaces in the early mornings, several of the shire’s sporting facilities are due to light up again in 2026. Between May 4 and September 30, spaces in Stawell and St Arnaud will light up from 6pm to 7.30pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and from 6am and 7am on Wednesday mornings.
Looking to grow your business?
As a small business operator within Northern Grampians Shire, you are eligible for up to two free sessions per financial year. Your small business mentor will work with you in your two sessions to:
Business Victoria also offers free virtual advice sessions to help you start or grow your business.
Whether you are planning, starting or growing your business, Business Victoria can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities.
A business expert will help to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, the one-on-one sessions last 45-minutes and bookings are essential.
Please note that only one session is available for each business per 12-month period.
Visit Business Victoria to book your free session.