- Published:
- Thursday 18 July 2024
The Allan Labor Government is supporting the transition of the Future of Heyfield project from Wellington Shire Council to the Heyfield Community Resource Centre for the project’s next phase.
Heyfield Community Resource Centre has received a $486,940 grant from the Government’s Forestry Transition Program to continue the project for the next two years.
The Community Development Fund grant will enable the Heyfield Community Resource Centre to take the lead on the important work started by the Wellington Shire Council as part of the Local Development Strategy program
The funding will support the Heyfield Community Resource Centre to become the center of several innovation working groups, providing a range of services from meeting and event facilitation, grant writing assistance, project management through to community engagement activities.
This also includes the implementation of plans developed through the Local Development Strategy for health and active ageing initiatives, the visitor economy and agriculture.
The Heyfield Community Resource Centre has been an integral part of the Heyfield community since 1988, providing a diverse range of activities and services. It is part of the statewide Neighborhood House network and is home to programs such as Kids House childcare, the Men’s Shed and Learn Local adult education.
Wellington Shire Council partnered with the Labor Government to deliver the first phase of the Local Development Strategy, and received a further $90,000 grant for the Heyfield Manufacturing Cluster masterplan from the Community Development Fund.
For more information visit deeca.vic.gov.au/forestry(opens in a new window).
Quotes attributable to Acting Minister for Agriculture Steve Dimopoulos
“The Heyfield Community Resource Centre is well placed to support the innovation working groups through its existing partnerships with education providers, support services, local organisations and businesses.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing
“This grant means the important work started by Wellington Shire Council in the Local Development Strategy can continue as the Heyfield Community Resource Centre takes the lead on these projects.”
Quotes attributable to Wellington Sire Council Mayor Cr Ian Bye
“We are excited for the Heyfield Community Resource Centre to lead this important project. This change allows the local community to take charge and address their own needs and goals.”
Quotes attributable to Heyfield Community Resource Centre Coordinator Caroline Trevorrow
“HCRC is proud to lead the next steps of the Future of Heyfield project. The funding will ensure that the ideas sparked within the working groups will be supported and implemented for the benefit of the local community and economy.”