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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191004T110000
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SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Sale
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-sale/
LOCATION:Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange\, Saleyards Rd\, Sale\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T001910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T001910Z
UID:4557-1570527000-1570546800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Database Workshop - Orbost
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria is conducting this practical workshop to assist producers to use the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database to complete transactions\, including Property to Property (P2P) transfers. This session is relevant to cattle\, sheep and goat producers. \nAll sheep and goats and cattle tagged with an EID NLIS tag must be transferred on the NLIS database when they are moved between two different Victorian Property Identification Codes (PICs). These practical hands-on sessions will walk producers through setting up and using the NLIS database. \nTOPICS WILL INCLUDE:\n• Setting up\, navigating and using the NLIS database – practical exercise. \nComputers will be provided on the day or you can bring along your own laptop \n• Management of livestock movements onto your property \n• Property to Property (P2P) transfers on the NLIS database. \nSessions will run for up to 5.5 hours\, with light meal and refreshment provided. \nNumbers are limited to allow for a hands-on practical session. \nRegister Here \nIf you have any problems with registering online please call 03 5761 1647. \nAgriculture Victoria will cancel workshops on Code Red fire danger days
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/national-livestock-identification-system-nlis-database-workshop-orbost/
LOCATION:DELWP Orbost\, 171 Nicholson St\, Orbost\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190703T044644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T044644Z
UID:4432-1570528800-1570543200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Focus Farm Open Day - Tinamba
DESCRIPTION:GippsDairy are hosting their annual Focus Farm Open Days. \nThis session will be held at Tinamba Focus Farm \nCome and explore the farm businesses and discuss the challenges of the past year along with the opportunities that are coming up. \nRSVP and address details to 5624 3900 or email
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/focus-farm-open-day-tinamba/
LOCATION:Victoria
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T002114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T002114Z
UID:4559-1570613400-1570633200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Database Workshop - Bairnsdale
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria is conducting this practical workshop to assist producers to use the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database to complete transactions\, including Property to Property (P2P) transfers. This session is relevant to cattle\, sheep and goat producers. \nAll sheep and goats and cattle tagged with an EID NLIS tag must be transferred on the NLIS database when they are moved between two different Victorian Property Identification Codes (PICs). These practical hands-on sessions will walk producers through setting up and using the NLIS database. \nTOPICS WILL INCLUDE:\n• Setting up\, navigating and using the NLIS database – practical exercise. \nComputers will be provided on the day or you can bring along your own laptop \n• Management of livestock movements onto your property \n• Property to Property (P2P) transfers on the NLIS database. \nSessions will run for up to 5.5 hours\, with light meal and refreshment provided. \nNumbers are limited to allow for a hands-on practical session. \nRegister Here \nIf you have any problems with registering online please call 03 5761 1647 \nAgriculture Victoria will cancel workshops on Code Red fire danger days
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/national-livestock-identification-system-nlis-database-workshop-bairnsdale/
LOCATION:DELWP Bairnsdale\, 574 Main St\, Bairnsdale\, Victoria\, 3875\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191009T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190924T232004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T232004Z
UID:4509-1570622400-1570629600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Managing for Change in a Digital World - Traralgon Lunch event
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with Futurist\, Brad Howarth \nBrad Howarth is one of Australia’s best futurists and unique in what he does as he takes technology and makes it accessible to businesses immediately. \nWe know that change is inevitable\, but how many of us can honestly say we are able to adjust to change when it happens? Rather than simply reacting to the changes happening around us\, what if we could anticipate and plan for change before it happens? \nIn this interactive presentation\, Brad will take you through practical strategies for better understanding\, envisioning and planning for change\, with the goal of helping you design and shape your future in a rapidly changing world. \nRSVP by 3 October  \nPurchase Tickets here $45 includes lunch \nFor more information contact Kirstyn Krausz\, Gippsland Event Management\, 0413 187 576 or email
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/managing-for-change-in-a-digital-world-traralgon-lunch-event/
LOCATION:Traralgon Vineyard\, 140 Burnets Road\, Traralgon East\, Victoria\, 3844\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Gippsland Community Events Network":MAILTO:kirstyn@gippslandem.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T003902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T004013Z
UID:4564-1570701600-1570723200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Clinic - Korumburra
DESCRIPTION:South Gippsland Shire Council in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) is offering free business mentoring sessions to support businesses in South Gippsland.  Small Business Clinics provide business advice and can assist you in planning\, starting or growing your business. \nThese sessions are free and funded by South Gippsland Shire Council.\nSessions are approved by the Economic Development and Tourism Project Officer\, Melinda McLennan and she can be contacted on 5662 9839. \nIf all sessions are filled please contact Melinda to discuss further options. \nPlease note:  Bookings for these free mentoring sessions are only redeemable at the time and location specified.  There are also mentoring sessions available on other dates throughout 2019 in Leongatha\, Korumburra and Foster. \nRegister 1 hour free session here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-clinic-korumburra/
LOCATION:Coal Creek Historical Park\, Korumburra\, 3950\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="South Gippsland Shire Council":MAILTO:economicdevelopmentandtourism@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073224Z
UID:4533-1570791600-1570798800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Bairnsdale
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-bairnsdale/
LOCATION:East Gippsland Livestock Exchange\, 11 Saleyards Road\, Bairnsdale\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T060317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T060317Z
UID:4514-1570874400-1570896000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Gippsland Horse Expo - Mirboo North
DESCRIPTION:The event is run biennial (every two years) and is planned to be bigger and better than its first initial launch welcoming over 1\,000 visitors\nGippsland Horse Expo are always looking for new sponsors\, for your chance to get on board please click here. \nIf your a business and you would like to book a stall please click here \nVisit website for more info
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/gippsland-horse-expo-mirboo-north/
LOCATION:Mirboo North Shire Hall\, Ridgway\, Mirboo North\, Victoria\, 3871\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Gippsland Horse Expo":MAILTO:gippslandhorseexpo@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191002T055314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T055314Z
UID:4582-1571043600-1571074200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Financial Fairness Roadshow - Traralgon
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) helps individuals and small businesses to resolve complaints about financial products & services. \nThey are currently touring Australia and holding local events in Gippsland. \nStaff from AFCA will be at the three locations to provide free financial fairness checks for consumers and small businesses (up to 100 employees)\, and answer any questions about problems experienced with their bank\, insurer\, financial adviser\, finance broker\, or superannuation fund. \nFind out more
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/financial-fairness-roadshow-traralgon/
LOCATION:Stockland Shopping Centre Traralgon\, 166 Franklin St\, Traralgon\, Victoria\, 3844\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073349Z
UID:4537-1571061600-1571068800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Stratford
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-stratford/
LOCATION:Stratford Library\, 70 Tyres Rd\, Stratford\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191002T060440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T060440Z
UID:4591-1571081400-1571085000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Financial Complaints Authority: Small Business Forum - Traralgon
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) are conducting a Financial Fairness Roadshow with a forum for small businesses to be held in Traralgon. \nThe forum is a great opportunity to learn about how AFCA can help small businesses with financial complaints\, meet AFCA staff\, and ask any burning questions. \nThe forum will cover: \n\nHow AFCA can help small businesses resolve financial complaints\nThe latest industry data and trends\nRelevant case studies\n\nAFCA can help small business resolve complaints about financial products and services. \nDownload Flyer \nFind out more & Register Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/financial-complaints-authority-small-business-forum-traralgon/
LOCATION:Traralgon Business Centre\, 55 Grey St\, Traralgon\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191015T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191002T055700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T055700Z
UID:4586-1571130000-1571160600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Financial Fairness Roadshow - Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) helps individuals and small businesses to resolve complaints about financial products & services. \nThey are currently touring Australia and holding local events in Gippsland. \nStaff from AFCA will be at the three locations to provide free financial fairness checks for consumers and small businesses (up to 100 employees)\, and answer any questions about problems experienced with their bank\, insurer\, financial adviser\, finance broker\, or superannuation fund. \nFind out more
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/financial-fairness-roadshow-sale/
LOCATION:Gippsland Shopping Centre Sale\, 37 Cunninghame St\, Sale\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191016T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191002T055949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T055949Z
UID:4589-1571216400-1571247000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Financial Fairness Roadshow - Warragul
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) helps individuals and small businesses to resolve complaints about financial products & services. \nThey are currently touring Australia and holding local events in Gippsland. \nStaff from AFCA will be at the three locations to provide free financial fairness checks for consumers and small businesses (up to 100 employees)\, and answer any questions about problems experienced with their bank\, insurer\, financial adviser\, finance broker\, or superannuation fund. \nFind out more
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/financial-fairness-roadshow-warragul/
LOCATION:Council Office Warragul\, 61 Smith St\, Warragul\, Victoria\, 3820\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T005454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T005454Z
UID:4569-1571254200-1571261400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Challenges for Small Businesses in a Digital Economy - Mirboo North
DESCRIPTION:Did you want to know how to overcome the challenges for small businesses in a digital economy? \nCome and see how Daly Thompson from Gippsland Business Connect can help your business. \nRefreshments Provided \nDownload Brochure \nFurther Details Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/challenges-for-small-businesses-in-a-digital-economy-mirboo-north/
LOCATION:Co-Space Mirboo North\, 96 Ridgway\, Mirboo North\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Mirboo North & District Community Foundation":MAILTO:info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073511Z
UID:4540-1571310000-1571317200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Gelantipy
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-gelantipy/
LOCATION:Gelantipy Bush Nursing Centre\, 1 Saleyard Rd\, Gelantipy\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073620Z
UID:4543-1571320800-1571328000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Buchan
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-buchan/
LOCATION:Buchan Bush Nursing Centre\, 61 Main Rd\, Buchan\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191018T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T005928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T005928Z
UID:4573-1571382000-1571396400@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:WorkSafe Small Business Breakfast Session - Inverloch
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner? We know that managing a business is more than a full-time job and that workplace safety is just one of your priorities. \nLet WorkSafe help during this breakfast session where we cover: \n\nwhat an inspector looks for\nreturning-to-work\ninsurance and premiums\nOH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) business essentials\n\nAsk questions during this interactive morning and discover practical ways to improve safety in your workplace. \n9:00am – 10:00am: Drugs and alcohol in the workplace – How to implement testing\nThe effects of drugs and alcohol are compromising health and safety in the workplace. Do you know what the risk factors are? Does your organisation know what the benefits from a drug and alcohol program are? \nDiscover the latest drug and alcohol policies which include the development\, consultation\, workforce involvement and implementation steps you need. Get practical with a sample policy to get you started with a testing regime\, dealing with drug and alcohol issues at work and the benefits of having a policy in place. \n10:10am – 10:40am: Working at heights in general construction\nThere has been an increase of accidents and incidents when working at heights or working below two meters in recent times. The focus of this session is to promote safe working when at heights and in low areas\, including information on how to select and use equipment\, compliance and ongoing maintenance. \nTS Construction will cover: \n\nPerimeter scaffolding\, erection\, compliance requirements\, alterations by authorised persons\, maintaining safe scaffold.\nAdverse weather (wind & rain) checking of scaffold after events.\nWorking on trestles & planks.\nUse of EWPs.\nAccess to roof areas.\nVoid protection.\nMaintaining a clean worksite.\nAlternate methods of fall protection.\nImportance of toolbox meetings & site safety walks.\nMaintain safe work practices when working at low heights (below 2m)\n\n10:40am – 11:00am: Morning tea\nBreakfast and morning tea provided.
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/worksafe-small-business-breakfast-session-inverloch/
LOCATION:RACV Inverloch\, 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd\, Inverloch\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191021T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T003641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T003641Z
UID:4562-1571637600-1571691600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Commercialising Your New Idea workshop - Leongatha (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will prepare you for everything you need to know to take your innovative idea from the drawing board to market launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet help to assess feasibility\, decide its business potential and develop a clear commerialisation strategy over two inspiring workshops led by an experienced innovation and commercialisation expert. \nMonday\, 21 October 6.00pm – 9.00pm  AND  Monday\, 28 October 6.00pm – 8.30pm \nThis includes two free follow-up one-on-one mentoring sessions offering tailored advice to develop a commercialisation strategy that will keep you on track from day one. \nLearn to: \n• Test your idea\, product or service \n• Assess your business readiness and next steps to fill gaps \n• Analyse your market \n• Decide what business structure is right for you \n• Understand and manage your business risks and opportunities \n• Prepare a business plan \n• Register and set up your business \n• Access ongoing advice and support to help your business grow \n• Receive free mentoring with an experienced business mentor \nLight supper provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/commercialising-your-new-idea-workshop-leongatha-day-1/
LOCATION:Leongatha Council Offices\, Pern Lane\, Leongatha\, Victoria\, 3953\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="South Gippsland Shire Council":MAILTO:economicdevelopmentandtourism@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T075926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T075926Z
UID:4553-1571736600-1571754600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Cups On Cups Off - West Gippsland (Day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Mastitis and milk quality affect the bottom line of all dairy farms. \nDairy Australia estimates that every case of clinical mastitis costs at least $270 in treatment costs and lost milk. \nCups On Cups Off is a two-day course designed by Dairy Australia\, delivered by Countdown 2020 trained experts in mastitis and milk quality. \nCups On Cups Off helps dairy farmers achieve best practice in milk harvesting\, with the emphasis on the detection\, treatment and prevention of clinical mastitis. \nLearn about: how and why mastitis infections occur\, practical methods to detect and deal with mastitis\, adapting your milking process to reduce the risk of infections\, how to develop an action plan to achieve best practice in milk harvesting. \nWest Gippsland location TBA    Over 2 days 22 & 28 October \nDownload Brochure \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/cups-on-cups-off-west-gippsland-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:West Gippsland
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073705Z
UID:4546-1571738400-1571745600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Cann River
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-cann-river/
LOCATION:Cann River Community Centre\, 13 Princes Hwy\, Cann River\, Victoria\, 3890\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191002T052941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T053115Z
UID:4578-1571740200-1571754600@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Small Business Counselling Sessions - Bairnsdale
DESCRIPTION:RFCS Gippsland Small Business Financial Counsellor will be available at the Bairnsdale Library on Tuesday 22 October \nComplimentary one-on-one sessions will be available for local business owners who would like to chat about their concerns and options to improve their business future. \nSessions times will be available from 10.30am to 2.30pm \nBookings are essential \nRegister your place via email or contacting 0447 035 835  \nFree\, ongoing professional business support is available. \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/small-business-counselling-sessions-bairnsdale/
LOCATION:Bairnsdale Library\, Service St\, Bairnsdale\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="RFCS Gippsland":MAILTO:support@rfcsgippsland.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T073745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T073745Z
UID:4548-1571752800-1571760000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Drought Drop-in Session - Orbost
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture Victoria staff will be at drop-in centres throughout Wellington and East Gippsland shires during October\, so drop by\, have a cuppa and a chat about assistance available to help farmers manage during drought conditions including: \ndrought grants and assistance\, animal feed requirements\, early weaning\, managing stock water and use of stock containment areas to help you manage during difficult conditions. \nNo bookings required\, simply drop in for a cuppa and a chat. \nFor further information contact Caroline Love\, Agriculture Victoria Bairnsdale on 0427 515 668. \nFor more information about drought support and assistance call 136 186 or visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/drought-drop-in-session-orbost/
LOCATION:DELWP Orbost\, 171 Nicholson St\, Orbost\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T075554Z
UID:4550-1571824800-1571839200@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Dairy Nutrition Fundamentals Course - Maffra (Day 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:3 day course \nFeeding dairy cows profitably is critically important to all dairy farmers. \nThe Nutrition Fundamentals course offers practical and hands-on information pitched at a basic level. \nThis three-day short course is designed for dairy farmers\, farm employees and dairy service providers with little or no experience of dairy cow nutrition and others wishing to refresh their knowledge. \nTopics covered include \n1. The importance of getting nutrition right \n2. Ruminant digestion and factors that limit intake \n3. Condition scoring \n4. The cost of rearing young stock \n5. Nutrient supplied by different feeds. \n6. Balancing the diet. \n7. Feed budgeting \n8. Comparing the cost of nutrients. \nPlaces are limited to a maximum of 15 people per course. Please call GippsDairy 5624 3900 to secure your place Register Here \nDownload Brochure  \nHeld over 23 & 30 October and 6 November \n 
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/dairy-nutrition-fundamentals-course-maffra-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Duart Homestead\, 20 McLean St\, Maffra\, Victoria\, 3860\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="GippsDairy":MAILTO:info@gippsdairy.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T060901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T060901Z
UID:4518-1571824800-1571841000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Biosecurity in a Changing Climate Field Day - Kernot
DESCRIPTION:Pathogens\, Parasites and Pesky Pests Field Day on biosecurity in a changing climate and its impacts on agriculture in Southern Gippsland. \nField day topics include: \n• Biosecurity planning\, farm hygiene\, current and future pathogens and parasites; \n• New and emerging pest plants as a biosecurity threat; \n• Integrated pest management in a changing climate\, a horticulture enterprise case study; \n• Good and bad soil biology and what to expect in a changing climate; \n• Liver Fluke and how to identify it ‘on farm’. \nMorning session @ Kernot Community Hall. \nAfternoon session @ Property of local dairy farmer\, Andy Thomas. \nMorning tea and lunch provided. \nFor further details\, please call the Bass Coast Landcare Network Office on 03 5678 2335 or Register Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/biosecurity-in-a-changing-climate-field-day-kernot/
LOCATION:Kernot Community Hall\, 1060 Loch-Kernot Rd\, Kernot\, Victoria\, 3979\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bass Coast Landcare":MAILTO:info@basscoastlandcare.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191024T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20191021T002035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T002035Z
UID:4601-1571941800-1571949000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Business Planning workshop - Morwell
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business idea but don’t know where to start? Come along and get an in-depth introduction to how to write a business plan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness planning is crucial for any business\, but when we’ve only just started\, we might not have the time or information we need to put together a document of this depth. Innovators have developed an alternative way of business planning that’s quicker and more flexible called the Lean Canvas. The Lean Canvas comprises all the critical elements of a business plan\, except that you can complete it in hours as opposed to weeks. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by our in-house business and digital guru\, Anthony Mayer. You’ll learn how to: \n\nDemonstrate the problem your solving\nUncover your target customer group\nSeparate yourself from the competition\nMake your marketing messages stick\nConstruct a sustainable income stream\n\nThe session will be hands-on and you’ll work with others in the group to explore and build out your business idea. You’ll walk away with a short and snappy business plan on-a-page so that you can know what next steps to take to get your business off the ground! \nFollowing this workshop\, you are able to access one-to-one business coaching with Anthony so that you have continued support while you get started. \nRegister your place here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/introduction-to-business-planning-workshop-morwell/
LOCATION:Morwell Bowling Club\, 52 Hazelwood Rd\, Morwell\, Victoria\, 3840\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Work My Own Way":MAILTO:hello@workmyownway.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190930T004333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T004333Z
UID:4567-1571997600-1572012000@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Using Social Media To Grow Your Business - Leongatha
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on and information-packed workshop on all things related to using social media to grow your business. \nFrom the basics of what types of social media are available\, \nusing analytics (web reports) to identify what works and what doesn’t work\, \nhow to develop a strong social media strategy\, \nhow to make the most of Facebook ads\, and \nbuild your business brand awareness through social media\, \nLucy will cover it all and share with the group some of her experience in running one of Australia’s largest food websites. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/using-social-media-to-grow-your-business-leongatha/
LOCATION:Leongatha Council Offices\, Pern Lane\, Leongatha\, Victoria\, 3953\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191025T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190926T061231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T061231Z
UID:4523-1571999400-1572013800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:Agroforestry: Real Adaption Strategy in a Changing Environment - Loch
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the planning aspects of developing an agroforestry farm. \nIn this farm walk\, led by landowner Mark Walters\, will be discussing topics such as: \n\nSocial licencing\nGovernment support\nManagement and harvesting\nCode of Forest practice\n\nSpeakers include Chris Ranking\, South Gippsland Shire Council speaking on planning considerations\, and Dr Nerida Anderson\, University of Melbourne\, speaking on carbon sequestration in an agroforestry situation. \nBBQ Lunch Provided \nThis event is hosted by the Gippsland Agroforestry Network\, South Gippsland Landcare Network\, and supported by the Bass Coast Landcare Network \nRegister Here
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/agroforestry-real-adaption-strategy-in-a-changing-environment-loch/
LOCATION:Mark Walter’s Farm\, 535 Bass Valley Rd\, Loch\, Victoria\, 3945\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bass Coast Landcare":MAILTO:info@basscoastlandcare.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191030T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T122904
CREATED:20190527T031211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T031239Z
UID:4294-1572422400-1572454800@ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au
SUMMARY:ABARES Regional Outlook Conference - Warragul
DESCRIPTION:Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) \n\n\n\nSenior ABARES analysts present the economic overview and forecasts for relevant agricultural commodities and farm financial performance. \nA range of regionally based speakers and producers will discuss industry challenges and strategies for growth\, investment and innovation opportunities\, natural resource management\, plus there will be case studies from people taking innovative approaches in their businesses. \nClick here for more information or email \n\nVenue TO BE CONFIRMED
URL:https://ruralfinancialcounselling.org.au/event/abares-regional-outlook-conference-warragul/
LOCATION:Victoria
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