The Committee for Greater Shepparton was established to unite the region's business and community leaders to influence public policy, advocate on issues to strengthen the economy and make the region a more vibrant place to live. The Committee is supported by over 100 of the most influential businesses, community organisations and statutory authorities from the region.
Shepparton Rail Corridor Stage 2&3
Advocacy for reliable and frequent passenger rail travel continues to be a priority for C4GS.
Stage 2 of the Shepparton line upgrade is currently taking place, with trenching and boring works continuing. Early works will also continue north of Shepparton station through the industrial estate to Grahamvale Road where the new stabling facility is being constructed.
The new stabling facility will house modern and reliable VLocity trains and will be expanded by an additional 1.1km to enable a 1200m freight train and two six-car VLocity trains to pass each other, making services more reliable.
Both the federal and state governments have funded the project, with more than $750 million provided in total investment and the creation of 600 jobs.
Stage 3 of the project includes track speed and signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton which will enable faster and more frequent services. This stage is targeted for completion in late 2023.
Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan
C4GS continues to work with the Kaiela Institue as Plan Champion during the implementation of the Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan (GMRPP) to ensure this vision of shared prosperity is delivered.
In July 2021, the GMRPP was launched. The Plan is a new and innovative approach to developing a thriving First Nations economy, which will generate new opportunities and shared prosperity for the benefit of everyone in the Goulburn Valley.
The GMRPP was developed in the region, by the region and was inclusively developed by First Nations and non-Indigenous institutions, organisations and businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley working together.
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Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Water Leadership Forum
The C4GS will continue to advocate and be part of the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) Leadership forum to advocate for better outcomes in relation to water policy and the Murray Darling Basin. C4GS plays a key role in this group.
C4GS and Greater Shepparton Foundation held a joint Christmas event on Tuesday evening.
A highlight was the real time painting by fantastic local artist Greg Beckenham (Becko), commissioned by C4GS.
Photos and details of this wonderful event will be posted shortly, but in the meantime, here is a video of the painting process by Becko!
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All is set for tonight's Christmas celebration, held in collaboration with Greater Shepparton Foundation.
Our Christmas elves, Member Engagement Manager Jenna Hearn and GSF Intern Ella Hibble, are busily wrapping lucky door prizes.
Can't wait to see you all at the Shepparton Brewery!
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Doing a beautiful job wrapping those gifts 💕
ROUND TWO FOR ACCOMMODATION FUNDING NOW OPEN
The Regional Worker Accommodation Fund provides new housing and accommodation for regional communities where workers in key industries and their families are struggling to find places to live. This fund supports employers to attract and retain workers by supporting projects that create more affordable housing and accommodation which will stimulate economic growth and support our regions to thrive.
The fund supports the delivery of housing, accommodation and related infrastructure, across all Victorian rural and regional Local Government Areas.
For all the details or to apply click on the link below -
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Participants in the Australian Public Service SES Band 2 Leadership Program visited Shepparton recently for an immersive study tour where they visited with multiple organisations throughout the region.
Participants included representatives from NDIA, Services Australia, Dept of Social Services, DFAT, Dept of Home Affairs, and Australian Border Force.
This key program strengthens the capability of senior executives in the Australian Public Service to effectively perform a broad range of high-level responsibilities.
These executives play a critical leadership role in shaping and implementing federal government strategies, building a positive and high-performing workplace culture, and managing risks and opportunities of complex agency-wide and whole-of-government initiatives.
The overlapping themes explored across this leadership program are Adaptive Leadership, Citizen Centricity, and Ethics and Integrity.
The Shepparton immersive was structured so the participants would encounter challenges that were not amenable to a technical solution, but required adaptive changes to priorities, beliefs and established practices, not least on the part of public servants and government agencies.
A key focus of the program was the cost of living.
The participants heard how government was perceived from the bottom up and learned about place-based, grassroots initiatives and community-led problem solving, providing them with insights into the benefits of recognising citizens as experts in their own lives.
Also discussed were the ethical challenges that arise when public policy and service delivery intersect with local realities.
C4GS organised an urban business tour for the group and visited Gouge Linen and Garment Service, Redlands, SPC and Noumi where the participants saw first-hand how each company developed strategies and policies to grow and strengthen their businesses.
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It was a rollicking dinner last week, with participants of the Community Connector Program meeting at Pho Viet restaurant for the November get-together.
Businesses represented included NAB, Department of Education, Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton Private Hospital, Goulburn Valley Water, Aquatech, Flavorite, and Shepparton Art Museum.
To know more about the Community Connector Program, give our Coordinator Fiona Blick a call on 0499 351 441.
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Congratulations to Richard O'Nians, who has been newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at GMCU.
Richard brings more than 30 years' experience in the financial services sector and has longstanding connections to regional Victoria.
C4GS looks forward to working with Richard and continuing the longstanding relationship between our two organisations.
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