July 2010
New Online Contacts & Services Directory
Information Victoria gets asked a lot of questions. And some of the most frequently asked questions go along the lines of:
"What is the email address for my member of parliament?"
"What is the address for the Supreme Court of Victoria?"
"What department looks after the Water and Sewerage Rates Concession?"
"Where can I apply for a game hunting licence?"
Now the answers to all those questions, and more, are available online in the new Contacts & Services Directory.
The directory is driven by a powerful database so that up-to-date details are dynamically published online as soon as departmental teams make changes.
The Contacts & Services Directory is designed to be easy to use and features:
- Maps;
- Improved search
- Quick links to most requested contacts (Premier and Cabinet);
- A-Z links to Government services and websites;
- Easy to navigate tabbed structure to get quickly to the section of government you need; and
- The ability to print the page/s you need.
Try it at www.vic.gov.au/directory and drop us a line if you'd like to give us some feedback.
Granting men the opportunity to build a shed
Senior Victorian men are encouraged to get involved in their community, with the opening of the fourth round of Men's Sheds funding.
The Victorian Government welcomes applications to help meet the cost of building a new shed or modifying an existing building.
Apply online by 21 July 2010 to receive a grant of up to $50,000 and support men's health and wellbeing.
Zoos Victoria School Holiday Program
Holiday action like never before at our three great zoos.
Werribee Open Range Zoo - Werribee Open Range Zoo will open Victoria's first Night Zoo during the winter school holidays (until 10 July). Visitors can experience a very special nocturnal adventure with a rare opportunity to see many of our amazing animals after dusk
Melbourne Zoo - The program will focus on the four tiger cubs born in February that are now on display with their mother.
Healesville Sanctuary - These school holidays, follow the dingo fence to enter Dingo Country, a dramatic rocky high country exhibit and new home for Healesville Sanctuary's dingoes.
2010 Great Victorian Bike Ride
Lakes, Rivers and Ranges - Yarrawonga to Marysville, 27 November to 5 December 2010
Organised by Bicycle Victoria, the event is a chance to slow down, discover some of the area's best kept secrets as well as having a holiday with a sense of adventure.
- A 590 km cycling holiday over nine days;
- With an average day’s cycling of 70km, this ride is perfect for first-time cycling tourers;
- The most social week you will have all year with 5,000 expected to ride; and
- The ride starts on the Murray in Yarrawonga and includes overnight stops in Dookie, Euroa, Murchison, Nagambie (2 nights), Seymour, Yea and Eildon with a finish in Marysville.
Public inquiries: People wanting more information can visit www.greatvic.com.au or call 1800 616 600.
Read All About It!
Thinking about going back to study but not sure about the options available? Now you can get all the information you need in the comprehensive new Skills for Life magazine.
The publication features a range of inspirational stories of individuals who have found job success as a result of their TAFE and training qualification.
These real-life success stories are complemented with all the key information you need to actively follow in their footsteps. This includes details of the recent changes to the Victorian TAFE and training system.
Don't miss out – visit heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/performance-of-the-week to view the magazine or pick up a copy from the Information Victoria Bookshop at 505 Little Collins Street.
2010 Fire Awareness Awards Nominations Now Open - Enter your fire project today!
The Fire Awareness Awards recognise the hard work of individuals, groups and organisations involved in fire projects in Victoria.
You can also be in the running to receive the $10,000 RACV Insurance Fire Safety Grant to help implement an innovative fire project or apply for a special incentive grant of up to $2,000 and turn a great idea into a reality.
To enter or find out more, visit www.fireawarenessawards.com.au
Sponsored by RACV and supported by Herald & Weekly Times and ABC Local Radio
VisualPlace - Tell us what you think
The VisualPlace six month proof of concept testing innovative ways of capturing, exploring and visualising government information and services through maps is quickly approaching the end of its term.
The proof of concept aim was to test new ways to improve access to government information and services by adding a dynamic GIS enabled delivery application to Victoria Online.
As we have entered the final weeks of the trial, the evaluation process has clicked into gear. Help inform the evaluation process by participating in the VisualPlace online survey.
Take advantage of recent changes made to the site location selection and fly to functions.
Try it and tell us what you think.
Rate Victoria Online
A call to arms! We need you! Tell us what you think!
As a visitor to Victoria Online we value your feedback in order to better meet your information needs. We'd really appreciate you visiting our survey.
National ICT Week
Celebrate National ICT Week at Federation Square on Thursday 29 July with special guest Myf Warhurst! Teachers and students are invited to participate in FREE activities and an ICT Careers Expo. Hear how technology was used by the National Gallery of Victoria to restore an Egyptian mummy coffin! Attend sessions on games development, eForensics, 3D Modelling, digital TV and media and more! Take an historical tour of Melbourne using mobile navigation devices, or 'Race Around the Square' with Flip video cameras. Free registration is online at www.ictweek.vitta.org.au.
New Publications
General Publications
Fly Waters - Victoria and Snowy Moutains - A Guide to the Trout Streams and Lakes
by Weigall, Philip @ $29.95
Australian Handbook For Writers and Editors
by Margaret McKenzie @ $34.95
The Country Show Cookbook - Award Winning Recipes from Country Shows
compiled by the Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales @ $29.95
A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage - Remember Them
by Hutchinson, Garrie @ $39.95
Local Histories
No local histories published this month.
Mapping Products
Cape York An Adventurers Guide
by Moon, Ron & Viv @ $29.95
Camping Guide to Tasmania
by Lewis, C & Savage, C @ $24.95
Camping and Caravanning Guide to the Murray
by Lewis, C & Savage, C @ $29.95
Melbourne and Region City Handy Map - 10th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $6.95
Simpson Desert Map - 4th Edition
by Hema Maps @ $12.95
Government Reports
Partnering with the Community Sector in Human Services and Health
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Control of Invasive Plants and Animals in Victoria's Parks
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Managing Teacher Performance in Government Schools
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Tertiary Education and Other Entities - Results of the 2009 Audits
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Community Sector Workforce Capability Framework - Tool Kit
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $24.00
Community Sector Workforce Capability Framework - Capability Cards
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $26.00
Administration of the Victorian Certificate of Education
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Hazardous Waste Management
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Irrigation Efficiency Programs
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Personal Safety and Security on the Metropolitan Train System
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
The Community Building Initiative
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $26.00
Access to Social Housing
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Management of Major Rail Projects
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
Managing the Requirements for Disclosing Private Sector Contracts
produced by Victorian Auditor-General @ $20.00
A Guide to Property Values - 2009
by the Office of Landata @ $30.00
New Legislation
New Acts
New Statutory Rules
Reprinted Acts
| A9227 | Charities Act 1978 Rp 3 | $7.80 |
| A67.01 | Gene Technology Act 2001 Rp 1 | $18.65 |
| A93.95 | Heritage Act 1995 Rp 5 | $21.50 |
| A9860 | Human Tissue Act 1982 Rp 4 | $12.20 |
| A10096 | Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 Rp 10 | $15.75 |
| A38.04 | Judicial Salaries Act 2004 Rp 1 | $5.70 |
| A71.96 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust Act 1996 Rp 1 | $7.80 |
| A8.05 | National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 | $12.20 |
| A26.07 | Pay-roll Tax Act 2007 Rp 1 | $18.65 |
| A45.87 | Planning and Environment Act 1987 Rp 9 | $30.10 |
| A6338 | Police Regulation Act 1958 Rp 13 | $22.90 |
| A46.86 | Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Act 1986 Rp 8 | $18.65 |
| A21.99 | Surveillance Devices Act 1999 Rp 2 | $15.75 |
| A81.87 | Tobacco Act 1987 Rp 7 | $15.75 |
Reprinted Statutory Rules
No reprinted Statutory Rules this month.
Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.
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A Guide to Property Values - 2009
A Guide to Property Values 2009, produced by the Office of Landata as an annual guide, is the most comprehensive, independent property sales information available, using figures from the Valuer-General Victoria.
It's school holiday time in Victoria - for activities to keep the kids entertained, check out our school holiday activities page.
Information Victoria successfully launched the new online Contacts & Services Directory, containing up-to-date contact information for key staff and services across Government. Want to know more - go to www.vic.gov.au
Drouin
The green, rolling hills around Drouin are more than just decoration - they also support some of Victoria's finest boutique food and wine producers. Set in the heart of Gippsland's 'Gourmet Country', the town is a key service centre for the nearby pastoral, agricultural and dairy-farming community. Did you know that around 15 percent of people living in Drouin were born outside Australia and around six percent of people living in Drouin speak a language other than English at home.
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