| DATE | NAME OF EVENT |  | LOCATION | | FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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| July 2008 | | | | | July |
| 1 | EJ Whitten Legends dinner
The North West advisory committee of the Young Dairy Development Program is offering young dairy farmers the opportunity to attend the Whitten Dinner, on July 1, 2008.
Young dairy leaders will be rubbing shoulders with AFL legends, athletes, celebrities and high profile businessmen one of the AFL’s premier events for the season.
The dinner features musical performances, keynote speakers, celebrity interviews and a charity memorabilia auction.
After dinner, young dairy farmers can take their VIP seating to watch the Ray White EJ Whitten Legends Game. | | Telstra Dome
A bus will be leaving Kerang at 12pm with stops at Cohuna, Dingee and Myers Flat.
| | Tickets are strictly limited.
Bookings close June 10, 2008.
RSVP to Regional Coordinator Jon Holland, 0412 848 505, jhollandf@vff.org.au. |
| 21 | Rural Futures Young Farmers Forum - What is your future?
Guest speakers...
Traci Griffin, DPI - Climate Change - operating environment, policy adaption and mitigation.
Neil Barr, DPI - Farm and local population change, socila changes on the farm.
Mike Stephens - Sussession planning and farm employment conditions.
Jill Briggs, Rural Traning Initiatives - will facilitate discussion sessions. | | Free to attend, meal provided
3.30pm - 8.30pm
Rutherglen DPI | | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
RSVP to Anne Shaw, AAVAF
Mobile: 0458 216 088
Email: anne.shaw@alpvalleys.com.au |
| 23 | Milking I.T. – Technology Day
UDV’s Young Dairy Development Program
LAC2/3 North Central Victoria Committee Presenters and Reps will be attending to showcase how IT can help farmers make more informed decisions to help their business. Topics and tables covering the following; Rural Skills Connect, Water Trading, Buying Commodities, Buying a Computer, Herd Management Software, Internet Banking. | | Free to attend
10-12noon, followed by Lunch
Kyabram DPI | | More information contact Jon Holland jholland@vff.org.au 0412848505 |
| 25 | The Moira Shire seeks your organisations comments to incorporate into feedback to the Federal Government.
An issues paper on the social impacts of drought is available and seeks comments by responding to the following 5 key areas and prompts;
Key areas: Education and training, Community development and sustainability, Families, Employment and professional development and Mental and physical heath. | | 2.00pm
Community Services Meeting Room
Queens Street, Cobram
If you are unable to attend this meeting your written comments are encouraged and will be incorporated into the report. | | RSVP and comments prior to 25th July.
Sally Rice ph: 03 5871 9222
SRice@moira.vic.gov.au |
| 25 | XMAS in July
Gifts for all children 12 years & under- compliments Boroondara Cares. Great Entertainment. Supper. Soft Drinks supplied. NO BYO. VISIT FROM SANTA.
FREE EVENT TO SUPORT THE DROUGHT AFFECTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. | | 8pm - 12.00
Nathalia Community Centre
Robertson Street, Nathalia | | RSVP 30TH JUNE
Name & age of child so that appropriate gift can be sourced Phyllis Broadwood (03) 5868 3230 |
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| August 2008 | | | | | |
| 4 | Drought Policy Review Expert Social Panel
Have your say on drought policy.
The panel investigating the social impacts of drought is holding a public forum and wants to hear your views.
The panel would like to know:
- How has drought impacted individuals’ mental and physical health, family relationships, and local communities?
- What government and non-government social support services are working well, how could it be done better and what else could be made available?
| | 2pm - 4pm
Shepparton Club, Shepparton | | for more info www.daff.gov.au/droughtpolicyreview |
| 19 | INFORMATION EVENT
Drought Business Transitioning Program
An opportunity for managing change.
This joint VECCI and Regional Development Victoria (RDV) program is specifically designed to enable participants to:
- Understand how to manage change
- Conduct a review to assess the viability of your business, and
- Develop strategies to improve and sustain the business or help transition out of the business
| | INFORMATION EVENT will be held for business owners wishing to obtain further information about the program.
7.15pm - 10.15pm
Wangaratta Council Offices
Wangaratta | | For more information please call the information hotline on 03 8662 5191 or training@vecci.org.au
Please note that it is not a requirement for business owners to attend the Information Event as they can register direct by calling Ed Walta on mobile 0417 314 933.
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| 20 | Mens Night
Doors open 6.30pm, come in early for a chance with a one on one with Merv Hughes or Crackers Keenan.
Presentation starts 7.30pm.
Gold Coin Donation at door.
Pitstop health check available for those who turn up early. | | 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start
Rutherglen Memorial Hall
High Street, Rutherglen | | For more information call 02 6033 6269 |
| 21 | New Investment in Agriculture - Capturing Capital
There is a large and growing pool of capital seeking long-term opportunities for investment in agriculture.
- What is driving the new investment in agriculture, and how will this affect rural Victoria?
- What business models are being used by investment companies?
Who should attend? - landholders, agribusiness, community leaders, economic development agencies.
Expert speaker panel - Rabobank, Hancocks, Kilter, Timbercorp, Australian Farms fund Managament, State and local government. | | 9.30am - 3.30pm
DPI - Rutherglen Centre
Chiltern Valley Road, Rutherglen | | Cost - $10 landholders / $25 Corporate & Agency staff
Includes refreshments and lunch.
Registration and information
DpiRutherglen-Centre@dpi.vic.gov.au
Ph: 02 6030 4500 |
| 24 | SPIRIT OF THE BUSH with Lee Kernaghan
Join this years Australian Of The Year for a day of communication and information.
- BBQ & drinks
- Kids carnival
- Local artists performing
"This day is about bringing the community, families, our politicians, various support organisations and some special guests together in a friendly environment where together we can talk about the issues facing drought affected communities and look at ways of the improving the situation". - Lee Kernaghan | | 12pm - 5pm
Rochester Recreation Reserve, Rochester | | For further information contact:
Allanah Jenkins at Kyabram Community Learning Centre Ph: 03 5852 0000 |
| 26 | Women in the dairy industry in Northern Victoria
Genetics Australia is hosting a special meeting free to all women in the dairy industry. As well as inspiring speakers, up-to-date information on issues relevant to the industry, there will be a delicious lunch, lucky door prises and lots of time for networking and relaxing.
Dr Ray Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Genetics Australia said that he was particularly encouraging young women to register. “They are the future” he said “be they daughters of farmers, apprentices, doing relief milking or just interested in learning about careers in the industry, we want them to see they are the future of the dairy industry.” | | 9.30am - 3pm
DPI Kyabram | | Numbers are limited. To reserve your place, please RSVP to Karen Davies by August 21.
Free call 1800 039 047 or email kdavies@genaust.com.au |
| 29 | Benalla Drought Relief Event
A presentation by one of Australia's foremost motivational speakers, John Coutis.
John P. Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eager people, whom he leaves breathless.
"Motivation lasts for 10 minutes....inspiration lasts a lifetime" - John Coutis | | 7.30pm
Raffertys Restaurant and Reception Centre
Benalla
Supper will be served after the event | | This is a FREE event, however seating is limited. Please RSVP to Benalla Rural City Council.
Ph: 03 5760 2600 or email Kim.Scanlon@benalla.vic.gov.au |
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| September 2008 | | | | |
| 4 | Australian Government Drought Assistance Mobile Services
Drought Buses have serviced drought-affected areas across all states of Australia, with one bus dedicated to servicing the Murray-Darling Basin since July 2007. The Australian Government introduced the buses to help people cope with the effects of the prolonged drought. The buses have been successful in providing information and assistance in a friendly face-to-face environment to many communities. | | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Blake Street, Nathalia | | For more information:
Samantha Brelsford
Corporate Services Support Officer
Mobile Servicing Unit
Rural, Environment & Murray-Darling Basin Branch
Outposted National Support Office
Ph: (07) 41905201 (spectrum 205201)
itineraries.droughtbuses@centrelink.gov.au |
| Staff on the Drought Bus can also assist with Centrelink matters, such as general payment information, updating customer contact details, printing documents and health care cards, and making appointments. | | | | |
| 16 | Women Gathering in Dry Times - WORKSHOP
The workshop will provide you with the skills, networks, inspiration and support you need to get your Women Gathering program up and running within your own community.
Small grants of $500 are available to individuals or agencies to assist them in running short programs (6wk min) aimed at bringing women togther for fun, friendship, recreation, support (or all the above!) | | 9.30am - 3.00pm
Euroa | | For bookings and more information please contact Julie Tyler or Karen O'Connor on 03 5722 3009 |
| 17 | Women Gathering in Dry Times - WORKSHOP
The workshop will provide you with the skills, networks, inspiration and support you need to get your Women Gathering program up and running within your own community.
Small grants of $500 are available to individuals or agencies to assist them in running short programs (6wk min) aimed at bringing women togther for fun, friendship, recreation, support (or all the above!) | | 9.30am - 3.00pm
Numurkah | | For bookings and more information please contact Julie Tyler or Karen O'Connor on 03 5722 3009 |
| 17 | Environmental Services fact or fiction for landholders?
Presented by Australian Alpine Valleys Agribusiness Forum in conjunction with the North East Catchment Managament Authority.
In the not too distant future it is believed that there will be a whole raft of investors offering environmental services to landholders.
This forum will offer landholders in our region information about the impact and opportunities that 'public-good' environmental services will offer them.
Who should attend?
- Landholders and farmers
- Investors
- Agency staff
| | 9.00am - 3.55pm
Charles Sturt University, Albury | | Registrations due by 5th September
admin@alpvalleys.com.au
ph: 03 67217694
www.alpvalleys.com.au |
| 19 | The Country Corporate Black Tie Ball
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Young Agribusiness Professionals Group (VFF YAPs) will host a Country Corporate Black Tie Ball in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) during next month’s Royal Melbourne Show.
The Country Corporate Black Tie Ball 2008 will be held at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds for city slickers and future country corporate leaders alike.
“The primary goal of the YAPs Country Corporate Black Tie Ball is to bridge the rural – urban divide. This Ball aims to bring the country and the city closer together by getting young country people out of their dusty boots and flanny, into a suit, and into the city and encouraging urban based professionals to develop an understanding of the challenges faced by their rural and regional counterparts,” Ms Addlem said. | | 6.30pm - 12.00am
Scheduled during the Royal Melbourne Show
Port Phillip Room, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road, Ascot Vale.
Tickets
Ball $110 Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
Ball & Entry to Royal Melbourne Show $137.50
Dress Black Tie (Entry to patrons 18 years & over only)
Limited to 140 tickets, book now! | | Further Information:
Hannah Marriott, VFF YAPs Group, 0429 625 557
VFF Member Services, 1300 882 833
Download a registration form at www.yaps.vff.org.au |
| 24 & 25 | Agribusiness Summit 2008
Your chance to participate, hear the latest, share & collaborate.
This year's Agribusiness Summit focuses on the big issues and opportunities facing agriculture today.
Dynamic speakers presenting local and global perspectives. | | Day 1 - Withmount Winery
Lakes Road, Rockbank
Day 2 - All Seasons Quality Resort
McIvor Road, Bendigo | | Enquiries and registration:
0412 249 285 or 03 5448 2605 or 03 5444 7744
www.agri-gate.org.au |
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