Public Notices - Friday 1 April

Tenders to be Advertised – 31/03/2022 

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat  

Youth Strategy Surveys Open 

The City of Ballarat is developing a brand-new Youth Strategy and is looking for help from the young people of Ballarat.   

The new Youth Strategy is being created by a diverse and enthusiastic group of 12 young people who will act as ‘Co-designers’ with City of Ballarat staff.  

These young people are passionate about being involved in their local community, contributing, and representing the views, ideas and needs of young people in the Ballarat area.  

To help formulate the strategy, the City of Ballarat wants to hear directly from the young people of Ballarat to make sure it is delivering the services and support needed.  

Three surveys are now online for the city's youth and broader community to have their say on what matters to them for young people aged 12-25. 
Visit mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au  

Reusable nappy and period product rebates 

From 1 March 2022, Ballarat residents have been able to claim some of the cost of buying cloth nappies, reusable period products, and reusable maternity breast pads.   

The six-month trial aims to help with some of the costs of buying these sustainable items.  

Households can apply for:  

• 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products,  

• 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable sanitary products, and  

• 50% of the purchase price, up to $50, for reusable breast pads.  

Disposable nappies and sanitary products are one of the state’s biggest landfill issues.   

In fact, the City of Ballarat sends about eight million nappies to landfill each year. The aim of this rebate is to encourage our residents to think and act sustainably as our population grows.   

How does it work? 

Once you have bought your reusable products, you can apply to get some of that money back.   

When you apply, you will need to supply a copy of your receipt and proof of residence such as rates notice, drivers' licence, utility bill or other document with your address.   

The program allows for one application for each product type per household.   

Applications can either be made online or at the City of Ballarat’s Phoenix Building Customer Service Centre on Armstrong Street South.  

Successful applicants will have the rebate transferred to their bank account within 21 days of the application being approved. 

What products can I claim? 

Cloth nappies include a wide range of products, such as cloth nappies, reusable swim nappies, reusable training nappies, reusable inner liner for nappies, reusable wet bags, and reusable wipes for cloth nappy use.  

Reusable sanitary products include reusable period pads, period bathers, leak proof underwear, and period cups.  

Reusable breast pads include reusable maternity breast pads. 

Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program 

The Victorian State Government is offering a 25% rebate on eligible dining and entertainment purchases across the state. Residents can claim up to $125 in combined rebates on some dining and entertainment purchases. 

Find out how to promote the program in your business or claim back on your dining or entertainment spend at  

www.vic.gov.au/victorian-dining-and-entertainment-program