Public Notices - Friday 3 January 2025

HOW PREPARED ARE YOU FOR FIRE?

Be prepared for unexpected events, like natural disasters, fires, medical emergencies, or other urgent situations.

Remember, the best time to plan for an emergency is well before it happens. Be proactive and keep your plan updated to reflect any changes in your household or circumstances.

A well-thought-out plan can help ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in your household.

Why It's Important

Having a comprehensive home emergency plan can:

• Save lives by providing clear guidance during stressful situations.

• Minimise damage to your property by enabling swift and appropriate actions.

• Ensure quicker recovery and less disruption to your daily life.

Key Elements of Home Emergency Planning

Stay Informed

• VicEmergency App

• ABC radio

• Keep up with local news and weather alerts

• Emergency + App

• Have a battery-powered radio to receive updates during power outages.

Emergency Kit

• List of emergency contacts, including local authorities, medical services, and family members.

• Ensure everyone in the household knows how to access this list.

• Assemble a kit with essentials like water, Cash, Mobile phone charger, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.

• Store the kit in an easily accessible location.

Know your Risk

• Identify potential emergencies in your area (e.g., bushfires, floods, storms).

• Assess vulnerabilities in your home and make necessary improvements.

Evacuation Plan

• Designate safe exits from each room and a central meeting point outside the home.

• Practice evacuation drills regularly.

• Educate everyone in the household about emergency procedures.

• Practice different scenarios regularly to ensure readiness.

Communication

• How will you contact each other during an emergency?

• Decide on an out-of-town contact person for all family members to reach.

Special Needs Considerations

• Plan for family members with special needs, including the elderly, children, and pets.

• Ensure you have necessary supplies and arrangements in place.

• Educate everyone in the household about emergency procedures.

• Practice different scenarios regularly to ensure readiness.

PUBLIC ART EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTS

There are a number of open Expressions of Interests for local creatives to submit for work around Ballarat. 

• Ballarat’s Intercultural Garden – the empty plinth project, to display sculptural artwork in the new gardens. Expressions of Interest close 20 January 2025.

• Seedpod – an opportunity for live arts practitioners to be supported by regionally based live arts company Punctum. Expressions of interest close on 28 January 2025.

• Projection Masterclasses – opportunities for eight artists to develop their skills in projection art via workshops and mentoring. Expressions of Interest close on 17 January 2025.

• Unicorn Lane – opportunities throughout 2025 for artists to display their art in the public gallery.

For more information on all opportunities and to apply please visit creativeballarat.com.au/opportunities

BIN COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

No bin collection on New Year's Day (Wednesday 1 January).

If your bin collection falls on the below dates, your bins will be collected the following day:

• Thursday 2 January, your bin will be collected Friday 3 January

• Friday 3 January, your bin will be collected Saturday 4 January

Stay up to date by downloading the ‘Ballarat Waste’ app using your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play

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TENDERS

More information regarding the listed tenders, including how to register and submit your bid, is available via our tender portal eprocure.com/ballarat. The information in the list below is subject to change, up to date information is available from our tender portal.

OPEN CONSULTATIONS

Head to mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to find out more.