Get Ready for Summer 2020

Aussie summers are iconic. They can also be tragic.

Each year, communities across NSW experience bush fires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other emergencies.

It’s important to be aware of and prepared for seasonal hazards, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays.

Get Ready for summer now in five simple steps:

1. Know your risk - think about the area you’re in and the types of disasters that could affect you;
2. Plan now for what you will do - sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your area;
3. Get your home ready - prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage;
4. Be aware - find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area and connect with NSW emergency services to stay informed;
5. Look out for each other - share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.

Find out more: https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html

Have fun and stay safe.

Documents on Public Exhibition

Draft Development Control Plan 2021

Junee Shire Council has on public exhibition the Draft Development Control Plan 2021 (DCP).

A hard copy of the DCP is available to view at Junee Council's Office, 29 Belmore Street, Junee. The document can also be downloaded by following the link below or visiting the NSW Planning Portal.

Submissions may be made in writing to Council up until 4:00pm on Thursday, 18 March, 2021. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, JUNEE NSW 2663. Alternatively, submissions can be email to jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Development and Environmental Services Department on (02) 6924 8100 during normal business hours.

Download :  Draft Development Control Plan 2021

Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP)

Junee Shire Council has on public exhibition the Draft Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP).

Hard copies of the REAP are available at Junee Council's Office, 29 Belmore Street, Junee. The document can also be downloaded by following the link below.

Submissions may be made in writing to Council up until 4:00pm on Thursday, 18 March, 2021. Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, JUNEE NSW 2663. Alternatively, submissions can be email to jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Development and Environmental Services Department on (02) 6924 8100 during normal business hours.

Download :  Draft Renewal Action Plan

Drought Community Support Initiative

The St Vincent de Paul Society is working with the Salvation Army to deliver the Australian Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) - Round 2 for eligible drought affected households.

Up to $3,000 per household is available to farmers, farm workers or farm suppliers/contractors who are struggling financially because of the drought. You must be over 18 years of age to apply, be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, and live or work in an eligible Local Government Area.

Eligible households can apply for assistance by applying online at www.vinnies.org.au/droughthelp or by calling 1300 846 643.

Please note that only one DCSI payment, per round, per household, is eligible under the Initiative. Payments can cover expenses including groceries, vehicle maintenance, energy & utility bills, health & medical expenses.

Drought Community Support Initiative

Round 2

Up to $3000 per household is available to farmers, farm workers and farm suppliers/contractors who are over 18 years of age, are Australian citizens or permanent residents and who live or work in an eligible Local Government Area.

This is funded by the Australian Government's Drought Community Support Initiative (Round 2).

The drought helpline is open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

The online application process is quick and simple.

To find out more please call 1300 846 643 or visit www.vinnies.org.au/droughthelp

NSW DroughtHub

The NSW Government has established a central location for all information, grants, subsidies and assistance for primary producers, their families, communities and small businesses suffering from the drought.

Visit the NSW Drought Hub

Become a Volunteer

Riverina Community College (RCC) has been a part of the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) for more than 20 years.

RCC is looking for Community visitors who can provide as little as one hour per week to visit and befriend a resident who may be at risk of experiencing isolation through social or cultural reasons, or because of disability

The CVS scheme is a Commonwealth Government Funded Scheme and is available to people residing in an Australian Government subsidised aged care home or people living in their own home who are in receipt of a Home Care Package.

The CVS aims to improve the quality of life of the care recipient. Receiving a visit regularly has been shown to increase people's self esteem and lessen feelings of anxiety and social isolation they may have. They begin to feel connected to their community again.

With as little as an hour a week, you can make the work of difference in someone's life. Befriending someone can be fun for both of you and increase your self esteem and connection to the community too.

RCC is committed to providing a high quality service to the aged residents across the Riverina and also to providing our valued visitors with an enjoyable and supporting volunteering experience. We would love to hear from you.

To find out more about the scheme, please contact us on 1800 000 212.