GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS, NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia This significant event encourages communities across the nation to engage in activities and discussions that foster understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Through educational programs, cultural events, and community initiatives, NRW aims to promote awareness and build a unified and inclusive society. Join us in celebrating the diverse heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples to our nation's rich tapestry. Upcoming Reconciliation Week Events Today Thursday, 30 May at 10 AM, the Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council is hosting a Cultural Burn at The Willows on Ngarabul Country. This traditional practice and significant cultural experience is an important aspect of land management and cultural heritage, offering a profound connection to Country and its stewardship Additionally, there will be a gathering at the Myall Creek Memorial on Sunday, 9 June, during the upcoming June long weekend. The guest speaker will be Boe Spearim, a Gamilaraay and Kooma man who hosts the podcast Frontier War Stories dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australian history often left out of history books. Boe engages with First Nations and non-Indigenous people to discuss research, books, and oral histories that document the first 140 years of conflict and resistance across the continent. For more information on National Reconciliation Week, please visit: reconciliation.org.au. For more information on the 2024 Myall Creek Memorial, please visit: myallcreek.org NOW MORE THAN EVER NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2024 27 MAY-3 JUNE PARIN 2004 RECONCILIATION.ORG.AU FREE Highlands Hub Masterclasses! HUB Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program Date/Time: 4-6pm on Wednesday, 12 June AND 10-3pm on Thursday 13 June Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with our 2-day program, "Starting Your Side Hustle This intensive course is designed to guide you through the process of launching and growing your own side business. From ideation and market research, to business planning and marketing strategies, this program covers all the essential aspects of starting a successful side hustle. You will be provided with practical tools. insights, and one-on-one guidance empowering you to turn your passion into a profitable venture. Whether you're dreaming of financial independence, or simply looking to pursue a passion project, this course is your stepping stone towards making that dream a This is a free course with tickets available at: eventbrite.com.au/ e/911195750017?aff-oddtdtcreator HUB Customer Service for Tourin Leisure & Hospitality Buil Customer Service for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses Date/Time:9:30-11am on Wednesday, 12 June Enhance customer satisfaction, empower your team with essential skills and build a long-term plan for success with this workshop "Customer Service for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses This session will provide practical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance guest experiences, focusing on effective communication, personalisation and building a customer-centric culture. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a tailored action plan to drive satisfaction and loyalty in their businesses This is a free course with tickets available at eventbrite.com.au/e/customer-service for-tourism-leisure-hospitality-businesses tickets-911184877497 AT WORK! LC-SS Carpark Line Marking Project Completion Council is pleased to share the successful completion of the line marking in the Life Choices Support Services car park. This project marks a significant improvement and benefit to our community providing a more efficient and safer parking experience for all users. With these enhancements, we are confident that the LC-SS car park will better serve the needs of our community. Council would like to extend sincere thanks to all the individuals and teams involved. Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday, 7 June 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township, and Pinkett Road General pothole patching, street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Stonehenge Road, Tindals Road, Hazelwood Road, Pediows Road Glen Elgin Road, Ten Mile Road, Oakey Road and Morven Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line (02) 6730 2371 or roads@gcnw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 Casual Works Assistant - Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants Ongoing Casual Administration/Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker-Ongoing For more information, or to apply, please visit www.ghc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 27 May - 3 June Reconciliation Week 12 June SEE WHAT'S ON! Customer Serivce for Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality Businesses 9.30am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 12 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 10am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 13 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 4pm Glen Innes Highlands Hub SCAN FOR MORE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events, new tourism products and new businesses. Please send through all assets including Information, images and flyers (pdf) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL gisc.nsw.gov.au OUR COUNCIL NEWS , NOTICES & EVENTS AROUND THE REGION COUNCIL National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week ( NRW ) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories , cultures , and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia This significant event encourages communities across the nation to engage in activities and discussions that foster understanding and respect between Indigenous and non - Indigenous Australians . Through educational programs , cultural events , and community initiatives , NRW aims to promote awareness and build a unified and inclusive society . Join us in celebrating the diverse heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples to our nation's rich tapestry . Upcoming Reconciliation Week Events Today Thursday , 30 May at 10 AM , the Glen Innes Local Aboriginal Land Council is hosting a Cultural Burn at The Willows on Ngarabul Country . This traditional practice and significant cultural experience is an important aspect of land management and cultural heritage , offering a profound connection to Country and its stewardship Additionally , there will be a gathering at the Myall Creek Memorial on Sunday , 9 June , during the upcoming June long weekend . The guest speaker will be Boe Spearim , a Gamilaraay and Kooma man who hosts the podcast Frontier War Stories dedicated to truth - telling about a side of Australian history often left out of history books . Boe engages with First Nations and non - Indigenous people to discuss research , books , and oral histories that document the first 140 years of conflict and resistance across the continent . For more information on National Reconciliation Week , please visit : reconciliation.org.au . For more information on the 2024 Myall Creek Memorial , please visit : myallcreek.org NOW MORE THAN EVER NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2024 27 MAY - 3 JUNE PARIN 2004 RECONCILIATION.ORG.AU FREE Highlands Hub Masterclasses ! HUB Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program Date / Time : 4-6pm on Wednesday , 12 June AND 10-3pm on Thursday 13 June Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with our 2 - day program , " Starting Your Side Hustle This intensive course is designed to guide you through the process of launching and growing your own side business . From ideation and market research , to business planning and marketing strategies , this program covers all the essential aspects of starting a successful side hustle . You will be provided with practical tools . insights , and one - on - one guidance empowering you to turn your passion into a profitable venture . Whether you're dreaming of financial independence , or simply looking to pursue a passion project , this course is your stepping stone towards making that dream a This is a free course with tickets available at : eventbrite.com.au/ e / 911195750017 ? aff - oddtdtcreator HUB Customer Service for Tourin Leisure & Hospitality Buil Customer Service for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses Date / Time : 9 : 30-11am on Wednesday , 12 June Enhance customer satisfaction , empower your team with essential skills and build a long - term plan for success with this workshop " Customer Service for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses This session will provide practical strategies and innovative approaches to enhance guest experiences , focusing on effective communication , personalisation and building a customer - centric culture . Participants will leave with actionable insights and a tailored action plan to drive satisfaction and loyalty in their businesses This is a free course with tickets available at eventbrite.com.au/e/customer-service for - tourism - leisure - hospitality - businesses tickets - 911184877497 AT WORK ! LC - SS Carpark Line Marking Project Completion Council is pleased to share the successful completion of the line marking in the Life Choices Support Services car park . This project marks a significant improvement and benefit to our community providing a more efficient and safer parking experience for all users . With these enhancements , we are confident that the LC - SS car park will better serve the needs of our community . Council would like to extend sincere thanks to all the individuals and teams involved . Infrastructure Works Program The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday , 7 June 2024 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays Jet patching in Glen Innes Township , and Pinkett Road General pothole patching , street sweeping and roadside slashing around the Glen Innes Township The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Iparran Road and Jenkins Road Maintenance grading is scheduled Stonehenge Road , Tindals Road , Hazelwood Road , Pediows Road Glen Elgin Road , Ten Mile Road , Oakey Road and Morven Road Maintenance crew is line marking and vegetation control on bridge approaches The bridge team are working on Mann River Bridge on Mt Mitchell Road The Heavy Patching Crew will be undertaking the heavy patching on Pinkett Road Any reports of road conditions or requests for works need to be directed to the Council Infrastructure Customer Service Line ( 02 ) 6730 2371 or roads@gcnw.gov.au JOBS AT COUNCIL Council currently has a number of fantastic career opportunities available Manager of Recreation & Open Spaces closes 11 June 2024 Casual Works Assistant - Ongoing Casual Pool Attendants Ongoing Casual Administration / Customer Service Officer Ongoing Casual Direct Support Worker - Ongoing For more information , or to apply , please visit www.ghc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Jobs-at- Council WHAT'S ON IN THE HIGHLANDS ? UPCOMING EVENTS Every Saturday Australian Standing Stones Parkrun Bam 27 May - 3 June Reconciliation Week 12 June SEE WHAT'S ON ! Customer Serivce for Tourism , Leisure & Hospitality Businesses 9.30am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 12 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 10am Glen Innes Highlands Hub 13 June Starting Your Side Hustle - Two Day Program 4pm Glen Innes Highlands Hub SCAN FOR MORE OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS Council is always happy to assist with promoting your events , new tourism products and new businesses . Please send through all assets including Information , images and flyers ( pdf ) to eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au GLEN INNES Get in herex