Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Is there a local group or individual who has made a real difference in Northern Grampians Shire this year? Now is the time to recognise them. Nominations are open for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, until December 5.
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At December's council meeting in St Arnaud, council resolved to review future community care service options in light of sweeping aged care sector reforms. The decision follows Federal Government changes to the way aged care services are funded and delivered, with new rules coming into effect in November. You can find more via the link below.
Council is proud to work alongside some great partners in this space and promote a multicultural environment that focuses on collaboration and partnership.
The following groups and organisations can be contacted at any time, so please reach out to them via the details below if you want to reach out.
The Grampians Multicultural Hub (GMH) was established in 2023 to welcome, connect, and support multicultural communities within the Northern Grampians Shire.
Many newly arrived and long-term residents from culturally diverse backgrounds face challenges making new social connections and developing local support networks.
As discovered through council's Multicultural Action Plan Survey, which was conducted in November 2023, Stawell is home to people from over 40 different nationalities with 71% of respondents born overseas and 55% speaking a language other than English at home. GMH acknowledges that as our community continues to grow, so does the need for stronger multicultural connections.
You can get in contact with them via the following channels: