Residents living in six communities are working with Council to develop community plans that reflect their uniqueness and priorities.
Funded by the Agriculture-Dependent Community Resilience Project, the Connecting Gannawarra project will build on community planning work undertaken since 2008 and will empower communities to plan for their future whilst building resilience.
Project facilitators are working with residents from the Lakes District, Lalbert, Leitchville, Macorna/Tragowel, Murrabit/Myall/Benjeroop, and Quambatook during the first half of 2023 to develop these community plans, with various options to participate available.
What has happened so far?
Residents have participated in the Connecting Gannawarra project in the following ways:
Community drop-in sessions and meetings - First round
Drop-in sessions and community meetings to gather residents' views were held in the following communities:
- Kerang Lakes - 14 March
- Murrabit - 20 March
- Macorna/Tragowel - 23 March
- Quambatook - 27 March
- Lalbert - 28 March
- Leitchville - 5 April
Social Meal sessions
Residents were able to contribute to the Connecting Gannawarra project by visiting Social Meals session during March.
Held once a month, these Council Community Care-run sessions are a great way for people to socialise and enjoy a home-cooked two-course meal for just $11.
Complete a survey
During March and April 2023, residents were able to complete a 14-question survey regarding the community that they live in. The survey was able to be completed online or at the locations listed below:
- Lake Charm Service Station
- Feelgood Shop, Lalbert (up to 28 March 2023)
- Lalbert Recreation Reserve (from 28 March 2023)
- Leitchville Post Office
- Murrabit Trading
- Mystic Park Hotel
- Quambatook Stores
- Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang
Share your ideas
During March and April 2023, residents were able to share their ideas by completing a feedback sheet and submitting it a box located at the following places:
- Lake Charm Service Station
- Feelgood Shop, Lalbert (up to 28 March)
- Lalbert Recreation Reserve (from 28 March)
- Leitchville Post Office
- Murrabit Trading
- Mystic Park Hotel
- Quambatook Stores
- Sir John Gorton Library, Kerang
Feedback provided during this process was collated and presented to each community during May/June 2023, enabling project facilitators to confirm that the priorities identified match the information provided by residents.
What is happening now?
Project facilitators are working on the next draft of these community plans, with residents able to provide feedback later this year.