Public Notices - Friday 16 September 2022

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

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before 1 October 2022 

NATURE STEWARDS PROGRAM REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 21 SEPTEMBER 

The City of Ballarat is partnering with Outdoors Victoria to facilitate the first intake for the Nature Stewards program. 

Registration is open to anyone aged 18 years or over. 

The program features 10 x weekly 3-hour class sessions plus four or five 4-hour field trips after some of the classes (dates TBC).  

Sessions will be held at the Lucas Community Hub on Saturday mornings from 1 October to 10 December, excluding the Melbourne Cup long weekend, generally between 9.30am–12.30pm, with additional field trips held on Saturday afternoons. 

Places are limited and bookings are essential.  

Cost: City of Ballarat residents $90, non-City of Ballarat residents $350 or $90 concession for full time students, healthcare card or pension card holders.    

Applications close Wednesday September 21. For more information and to apply visit www.naturestewards.org.au.  

THIS GIRL CAN WEEK 12-18 SEPTEMBER 

This Girl Can Week is all about encouraging more women and girls to give physical activity a go or return to exercise after a break. 

This Girl Can Week Ballarat will include a series of programs, inspired events and activations from 12 to 18 September 2022. 

For all details and to download the program, please visit ballarat.vic.gov.au  

2022/23 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS OPEN 

Round 1 of the City of Ballarat Community Impact Grant Program for the 2022/23 financial year is open for applications until 5pm Monday 26 September 2022.  

The applications are available for local not-for-profit incorporated organisations, groups, or associations. Non-incorporated groups may also apply if they have an auspice relationship with an incorporated group. 

The program provides up to $20,000 in funding to support community groups and organisations to run projects, programs, events, and other activities or to buy necessary equipment to promote community outcomes in:  

Environmental sustainability    

Healthy, connected and inclusive communities    

Community capacity building 

 For further information please visit ballarat.vic.gov.au

PAYING YOUR RATES BY INSTALMENTS?  

Ratepayers are reminded if they wish to pay their rates in instalments, payment is required by 30 September 2022. 

Please be aware that payments not received by the due date, whether by post, at an agency or in person, will be considered to be payable by 15 February 2023. 

If ratepayers are unable to pay by this date, or are experiencing financial difficulty and wish to discuss the possibility of arranging a suitable payment plan, please call the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service on 5320 5500