Please note that our offices will be closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday, March 9, 2026. If your matter is urgent, please call (03) 5358 8700.
Help shape the future of aged care, early years and Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre services by providing your feedback via three engagement opportunities available in March. You can find out more about these opportunities and how to get involved via the link below.
Find out more
Several council grant funding streams are now open for applications including the Tourism Events Grant which closes on March 9, and the Community Grant, Arts and Culture Grant and Creative Education Fund which all close on March 31. Further information can be found on our website via the link below.
Our office based at the Halls Gap Hub closed as of COB Monday, March 16 following two months of on-the-ground support for our local community. This is in part due to the onboarding of council's new Recovery Lead, Rohan Gow, who is taking over all recovery responsibilities from Wednesday, March 19.
Rohan will now be the main point of contact for all council related recovery matters moving forward. Rowan can be contacted via recovery@ngshire.vic.gov.au or by calling 0400 800 186.
Council staff continue to both support and advocate for all types of government and non-government support for community members and business owners impacted by the bushfires.
If paying council rates is becoming challenging for you, please contact the Rates Team on 5358 8710 to discuss payment options available.
A reminder that residents can also access financial support through Financial Counselling Victoria on 1800 007 007 and via the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1300 735 578.
Health and wellbeing support can be accessed through Grampians Community Health on 03 5358 7400. When first contacting the service mention you have been impacted by the 2024 Bushfires to ensure the appropriate support is provided.