MADRA News - July 2024
Visit from Senator Tony Sheldon
The Special Envoy for Emergency Services, Senator Tony Sheldon, recently visited Mallacoota. MADRA Chair Carol Hopkins met with Senator Sheldon several times during his visit to discuss local recovery. They were very positive meetings with good conversations about barriers in our local recovery journey, new and different ways to create change, and how to be better prepared for the future. They also talked about improving how communities manage emergencies and emergency recovery. MADRA thanks Senator Sheldon for his time and support of our region.
Left: MADRA Chair Carol Hopkins talks to Senator Tony Sheldon during his recent visit.
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Gipsy Point tower nears completion
Our on-the-spot reporter at Gipsy Point tells us that power has been provided to the new Telstra tower, so it surely won’t be long until the tower is fully functional and providing mobile services for the area. We look forward to the day that the mobile service ‘black spot’ at Gipsy Point becomes a thing of the past! This will be the completion of a major emergency preparedness project that MADRA committees have advocated for since 2020.
Linkages Workshop for Community Groups
Do you represent a local community group? Happy Changemakers are hosting a Linkages Workshop in Mallacoota on Monday 22 July from 5 pm to 8 pm at the St Peter's Church meeting room.
This workshop aims to support collaboration among community groups and stakeholders to strengthen local networks and support systems.
Click this link to book your spot at this free workshop:
https://events.humanitix.com/linkages-workshop-mallacoota-and-district-community
This project is generously funded by East Gippsland Shire Council, the State of Victoria, and the Australian Government through Emergency Recovery Victoria's Local Economic Recovery grant program.
Future of MADRA Workshop
Join us for the Future of MADRA Workshop in Mallacoota!
Happy Changemakers are hosting a community workshop on Wednesday, July 24, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Community Clubrooms. Residents of Mallacoota, we want to hear from you! Come and share your ideas, insights and aspirations. This is your chance to have a say in the future of MADRA! Don't miss out on this free workshop! Click the link below or use the QR code to book your spot now.
https://events.humanitix.com/future-direction-of-madra
Future of MADRA Zoom Workshop
Can't make it to the Future of MADRA workshop on 24th July? We've got you covered! Happy Changemakers will also run a Zoom workshop to consult with the community about the Future of MADRA on Monday 30th July from 5pm - 8pm. Join us for this free workshop to discuss what is important to Mallacoota and District and what is important to you! Email madra.3892@gmail.com to secure your place.