Australia Day Movie Night commences with a BBQ Dinner in the Ardrossan District Community Club from 5.00pm with Live Music supplied by Jacob Gutche, Alanna Herd and Harvest Moon.
Once dark, head over to the oval to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Australia Day Movie Night commences with a BBQ Dinner in the Ardrossan District Community Club from 5.00pm with Live Music supplied by Jacob Gutche, Alanna Herd and Harvest Moon.
Once dark, head over to the oval to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Celebrate the beginning of a new year with a family favourite!
Marion Bay Playgroup are hosting a free, community movie night screening ‘Toy Story 4’ on Sunday 5 January 2020. Stock up on refreshments available for purchase, and settle in for the movie commencing at sundown. Don’t forget to bring along your bean bags, chairs and blankets for an evening perfect for families.
Please be advised that Yorke Peninsula Council’s Maitland, Minlaton and Yorketown Offices will be closed for the Christmas/New Year period from 12:30pm, Tuesday 24th December 2019.
Maitland and Yorketown Offices will reopen for business at 8:30am, Thursday 2nd January 2020.
Minlaton Office will reopen for business at 9:00am, Thursday 2nd January 2020.
During this time, key staff are available for urgent matters only, including funeral and burial arrangements, lost and found dogs and other Council emergencies.
If you are ringing about a lost or found dog, please contact Phil on 0428 847 771.
For funeral and burial arrangements please call Sue on 0407 971 187
For urgent Building, Planning or Public Health matters, contact Roger on 0418 840 221.
For all other Council emergencies please contact the emergency number on 8832 2999. Please do not leave a message on the emergency line as these will not be collected. You may leave a message on all other previously mentioned numbers.
For any other non-urgent matters please contact the office again on Thursday 2nd January 2020.
We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy new year
Andrew Cameron
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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BlazeAid is a volunteer based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters, such as fires, to help rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
A BlazeAid Camp will open at Edithburgh from 4 December 2019.
Property owners wishing to register for assistance are asked to contact the Camp Coordinators. Registration is easy and can be done in as little as 10 minutes. More information for property owners on how to seek assistance can be found here.
Anyone wishing to volunteer is also asked to contact the Camp Coordinators.
Detailed information about the Edithburgh Camp, including contact information, is available on the BlazeAid website
On Wednesday 20 November 2019, two catastrophic bushfires devastated our region, damaging properties, crops and livestock. Thankfully there have been no serious injuries or loss of human lives.
Our communities are deeply touched by the generosity and support already received and we thank everyone who has contributed for their kindness.
Discussions are currently taking place to ascertain the community’s needs moving forward. For this reason we are not currently seeking donations of goods such as food, clothing, furniture, appliances etc.
Below is some information about the support that is available for those affected by these fires and how those wanting to help are best able to assist.
Council staff will endeavour to update this page as new information becomes available. The Department of Human Services have the most current information available at www.dhs.sa.gov.au/yorketown
Relief Centre
SYP Community Hub
33 Stansbury Road
Yorketown
The Relief & Recovery Centre is open from Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Saturday, 8.00 am to 12.00 noon for anyone affected by the fires to attend. Information and support services are also available from this location.
Recovery Hotline
Those that have been affected by the fire and need information and support can call the hotline on 1800 302 787.
Personal Hardship Emergency Grants
South Australians directly affected by the Yorketown fire can apply for one-off emergency grants to assist with immediate, temporary relief.
The Personal Hardship Emergency Grants of up to $700 per family (or $280 per individual adult ) can be used at the discretion of each recipient, but are intended to pay for essential items such as food, toiletries, clothing and medication.
These immediate, emergency relief grants will be provided to people who have had to evacuate their homes and cannot yet return home, either due to having lost their home or because roads remain blocked.
People can apply for the grants in person at the Emergency Relief & Recovery Centre at the SYP Community Hub. If approved, grant recipients will receive an ATM card so they can access cash funds.
Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
Payments of $1000 per adult and $400 per child are now available for those worst-hit by the South Australian bushfires. This grant is available to those whose primary place of residence has been severely damaged or destroyed, or those who have been seriously injured by the Yorketown fire.
For more information and to see how to make a claim visit the Australian Government Department of Human Services website.
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to people who have lost their income because of the fires. It will give eligible people up to 13 weeks income support while they are getting back on their feet.
This support package is on top of the grants already announced.
For more information and to see how to make a claim visit the Australian Government Department of Human Services website
Further Grants and Financial Assistance
A list of grants as been compiled that may be relevant to those affected by the current bushfires occurring across Australia. These will be updates as more information becomes available.
View emergency relief grants available here.
Australian Taxation Office Deferrals
The ATO understands your area continues to be affected by the devastating bushfires. A number of local government areas have been granted access to the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP), which is likely to include your area. The ATO automatically grants deferrals for activity statement lodgments and payments due for anyone in the identified impacted postcodes. Full details of these deferrals and a list of impacted postcodes are available on the ATO website – anyone affected by the fires should focus on getting their other affairs in order and not worry about their tax obligations at this time.
Donations for the Local Community
A financial donation is the most helpful way that you can contribute to disaster affected communities. It helps those impacted to buy exactly what they need and spend the funds within their local community.
The donation of goods is not encouraged at it can pose challenges to administer, store, distribute and dispose of the goods. It also might not meet the needs of people affected by the disaster.
Yorketown Fire Relief Fund
Police Credit Union Yorketown Branch have set up and account for anyone wanting to make donations towards the recovery efforts. Donations can be made in person at the branch or to the account details below:
Account Name: Yorketown Fire Relief Fund
BSB: 805-005
Account Number: 5260393
For more information about this fund, please contact Wendy Ault, Branch Manager, Police Credit Union Yorketown on 08 8852 7000.
BlazeAid
BlazeAid is a volunteer based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters, such as fires, to help rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
A BlazeAid Camp is now open at Edithburgh, located at the Light Church.
Property owners wishing to register for assistance are asked to contact the Camp Coordinators. Registration is easy and can be done in as little as 10 minutes. More information for property owners on how to seek assistance can be found here.
Anyone wishing to volunteer is also asked to contact the Camp Coordinators.
Detailed information about the Edithburgh Camp, including contact information, is available on the BlazeAid website.
Yorketown Pharmacy Discount
Yorketown Pharmacy are extending their 20% staff discount and offering it to those affected by the fires and to others involved including all the emergency services volunteers who assisted. Ask in store for more information.
NIB Health Fund Offers Relief Package
Under the package, eligible NIB members in bushfire-affected areas will be offered a three month health insurance premium waiver. This means they will waive 100% of their premiums to help them continue to manage their health and wellbeing during this testing time. NIB Relief Package
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Rural Business Support provides a free rural financial counselling service for primary producers or small rural businesses who are more than 75% reliant on primary production for income.
It can assist you to make decisions and work through the implications of the current situation on your business.
Phone 1800 836 211 (freecall).
Banks ready to help those affected by devastating bushfires
Australians affected by the catastrophic bushfires are encouraged to contact their bank to access a wide range of available assistance.
Banks have hardship teams ready to assist you with your financial arrangements, depending on your circumstances.
Contact your bank for more information or https://www.ausbanking.org.au/policy/customers/financial-hardship/
CommBank Emergency Assistance Package
As part of the assistance package, CommBank staff can discuss with customers, a range of options, including:
To connect with CommBank visit CommBank Emergency Assistance Package
Financial Counselling Helpline
Financial counsellors can assist South Australians in financial difficulty by providing information, support and advocacy. Their services are free, independent and confidential.
Call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 (free call).
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
People may experience grief or stress after a disaster like a bushfire. Sometimes the impact is obvious straight away, but often it is a slow process. Some impacts include shock, anger, depression, tension, irritability, anxiety or difficulty making decisions.
Find out more about mental health support services after a disaster:
Full schedule of Remembrance Day Services to be held throughout the Yorke Peninsula Council.
Maitland
10.45am at the War Memorial
Followed by morning tea at the Uniting Church Hall
Ardrossan
10.30am at the Memorial Gardens
Second Street, Ardrossan (next to Bowling Club)
Followed by Morning Tea at the RSL Club
Bublacowie
10.30am at the Bublacowie Military Museum
Followed by lunch for $10pp
All museums will be open
Curramulka
10.30am at the War Memorial
Followed by Morning Tea
Minlaton
11am at the War Memorial
Yorketown
10.30am at the Melville Memorial
40 Stansbury Road, Yorketown
Stansbury
10.45am at the War Memorial on Anzac Parade
Port Vincent
10.40am at the War Memorial
Port Victoria
10.50am at the Memorial
Main Street, Port Victoria
Port Clinton
10.45am at Anzac Garden
Port Clinton Community Hall
Cumberland Road, Port Clinton
Followed by light refreshments to be served in the Hall
Applications are now open for communities and/or community groups within the area serviced by the Yorke Peninsula Council to support local community initiatives and/or activities.
All applications must be completed online. Full details and guidelines available here.
Council is required to appoint a new Council Assessment Panel (CAP) for a new two year term commencing January 2020 and concluding January 2022. Council must appoint three (3) Independent Members and one (1) Presiding Chair to the CAP. The CAP is also comprised of one Councillor, also appointed by Council.
For more information on the positions click here
Your opinion is extremely important and the South Australian Government believes valuable community input should be at the heart of creating our new planning system. This is a necessary process towards developing and improving the way we plan and build our communities.
More information: saplanningportal.sa.gov.au/have_your_say
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, on behalf of the Government of South Australia, is developing a state-wide Jetties Strategic Plan, to explore options to develop a sustainable approach to the future management and prioritisation of investment for South Australian jetties.
The Strategic Plan will broadly review existing jetty infrastructure region by region, and develop a holistic long-term approach to managing our jetties that will:
Jetties have supported commercial and recreational activities in South Australia since the 1850s and continue to be of social, economic and historical significance to local communities today.
The effective and efficient management of the State’s jetties and wharves is also an increasing challenge for both State and Local Government to sustain.
The Strategic Plan will therefore aim to balance the value jetties provide alongside future management challenges.
The first stage of this review is capturing community, local government and stakeholder views.
To help inform the development of the Strategic Plan we want to gain a broad understanding of how jetties:
For more information and to have YourSAy visit: https://bit.ly/2oJTC61
Survey closes Friday 1 November 2019
Do you know someone who makes your community a better place? The Citizen of the Year Awards are proudly presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia, sponsored by Channel 9.
The Awards reward and recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year, and/or given outstanding service over a number of years, to a local community over and above normal employment duties.
Nominations open on Tuesday 1st October 2019 for the Australia Day Awards which includes:
Nominate someone who makes a real difference in your community and give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.
Click here for the nomination form. Entries close 15 November 2019.
Proposed prescribed burns on the west-side of Marion Bay
Residents and neighbours are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss issues associated with two proposed prescribed burns on the west side of Marion Bay.
Marion Bay has a significant fuel load adjacent to the houses on the west side of the town. Many of these houses would be un-defendable during a bushfire.
The purpose of these burns is to reduced fuel, and limit the spread and impact of bushfire toward Marion Bay from the west. This burn will add to other prescribed burns to make the area safer from bushfire.
Burn 1 is proposed for Autumn (April 2020) subject to suitable weather conditions. It will be conducted by Department for Environment & Water (DEW) and Country Fire Service (CFS) crews.
Please remember that prescribed burns limit the impact of bushfire, however it is your preventive measures that make the biggest difference towards protecting your property and family. For more information on fire safety and fire prevention please visit the CFS website: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp
For further information on prescribed burn planning and operations please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY2CftnD5mk
Please be aware, any person who has not renewed their dog registration technically now owns an unregistered dog. All renewals were due by 31 August 2019 and all unregistered dog owners may be issued with a $170 Expiation Notice.
South Australian Councils may apply a late payment fee for dog registrations as of 1st September. However, Yorke Peninsula Council is providing a 2 week grace period and will be applying the late payment fee of $20 on Monday 16th September.
Yorke Peninsula Council urges those who have not renewed their registration to do so immediately to avoid late payment fees and a possible Expiation Notice.
If your dog is now located within a different Council area or deceased, please update your details by contacting Council on 8832 0000 or logging on to Dogs and Cats Online
Expression of Interest
To find out more about the 2020 YP Art Exhibition, to register as an artist, school, to Sponsor or take part in the Art Trail go to https://www.yorkepeninsulaartexhibition.com.au/
This is a great opportunity to get involved in local art within your Community.
To express your interest in the Working Party, please email admin@yorke.sa.gov.au
Yorke Peninsula Council Development Survey
Holmes Dyer Pty Ltd has been engaged by the Yorke Peninsula Council to undertake a survey in relation to its role as an Authority pursuant to the Development Act 1993.
This is a survey will assist us to understand people’s experiences in undertaking development in the Yorke Peninsula Council area. Information will be considered in aggregate to maintain confidentiality.
We encourage you to visit the link below and to complete the survey via survey monkey. The survey should take no more than about 5 to 10 minutes.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7NBZLKF
By completing this survey, you will assist the Yorke Peninsula Council to continue to improve its service.
Please note the survey will close on 23 September 2019.
A gentle reminder the annual payment or 1st quarter instalment for Council Rates 2019/20 is due September 2nd 2019.
If you wish to make alternative payment arrangements, please contact our Rates Officer on 8832 0000 prior to the due date.
For payment options, please visit: https://bit.ly/2HMIMSN
Current Agendas and Minutes can be found here
Yorke Peninsula STARCLUB Field Officer
The Yorke Peninsula Councils are seeking an enthusiastic individual to lead and develop a comprehensive program to deliver the ‘STARCLUB Field Officer Program’ to the region.
The ‘STARCLUB Field Officer’ position is a partnership between the Office for Recreation, Sport, and Racing, Barunga West, Copper Coast and Yorke Peninsula Councils. The Councils are keen to maintain and enhance the strong sporting and active recreation programs within their respective areas, and provide the support necessary to establish and maintain sustainable sporting clubs and associations in the region.
Applications are invited for this full time 10 month contract position ($74,450 – $76,340). A vehicle will be provided with commuter use to facilitate the delivery of the program and some after-hours work is anticipated. This position will be based at the Copper Coast Council office in Kadina.
An Application Kit and submissions are available from the Copper Coast Council Office at 51 Taylor Street Kadina or on the Copper Coast Council website
For further information, please phone on 8828 1200, or email info@coppercoast.sa.gov.au
Please ensure you address the Position Requirements from the Position Description in your application.
Closing Date 4.00 pm Wednesday 21 August 2019
Russell Peate
CEO – Copper Coast Council
Please note that the August Council meeting date has been changed and will now be held on Tuesday 13th August, at 5.30pm, in the Council Chambers, 57 Main Street Minlaton.
Members of the public are always welcome to attend.
A copy of the Agenda can be accessed here: Council Agenda – Council Meeting – 13 August 2019
Phone 08 8832 0000
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8:30am – 5:00pm
PO Box 57
Maitland
SA 5573
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