Glenelg Shire Council

02/06/2026

National Reconciliation Week Sunrise Event. 📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026 🕢 7.30am to 8.15am
📍 Portland Civic Hall (new location due to wet weather)

Due to the forecast wet weather, the event has been moved from Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring (Portland Bay Dance Ground) to Portland Civic Hall.

As the day begins, this gathering offers a space for reflection, connection and shared learning.
The morning will include a Gunditjmara language presentation by Portland Primary School, an art display and a showcase of the Coffee Cup competition winners. Hot drinks will be available from Ciao Bella, alongside live music.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to come together to listen, learn and reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It invites each of us to consider how we can contribute to reconciliation in our everyday lives through understanding, respect and connection.

The 2026 theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation asks something of all of us. It is not something we observe from the sidelines, but something we step into together. Meaningful progress grows from a shared commitment across community.

02/06/2026

🎉 Welcome Cr Mary Picard 🎉

Congratulations to Mary Picard, who was officially sworn in this afternoon as a Councillor of Glenelg Shire Council.

Cr Picard fills the extraordinary vacancy following the resignation of Mike Noske in April. The position was determined through a VEC countback held on Monday, 1 June, with Cr Picard elected based on votes from the 2024 general election.

Cr Picard expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome from Councillors and the Executive Team, as well as the trust placed in her by the community.

“How pleased I am to step up and serve the community in this way,” she said.

"In turn, thank you to the community for placing their trust in me and putting me in this position of leadership. I hope to do my best to serve the community well.”

01/06/2026

We invite community to attend a National Reconciliation Week Sunrise Event.

Event details
📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕢 7.30am to 8.15am
📍 Portland Civic Hall (new location due to wet weather)

Due to the forecast wet weather, the event has been moved from Kardermudelar Karweeyn Mirring (Portland Bay Dance Ground) to Portland Civic Hall.

As the day begins, this gathering offers a space for reflection, connection and shared learning.

The morning will include a Gunditjmara language presentation by Portland Primary School, an art display and a showcase of the Coffee Cup competition winners. Hot drinks will be available from Ciao Bella, alongside live music.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to come together to listen, learn and reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements. It invites each of us to consider how we can contribute to reconciliation in our everyday lives through understanding, respect and connection.

The 2026 theme, All In, reminds us that reconciliation asks something of all of us. It is not something we observe from the sidelines, but something we step into together. Meaningful progress grows from a shared commitment across community.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

You’re Invited: Jason Walker – Mirring Exhibition Launch

Join us for the launch of Jason Walker’s exhibition Mirring, a powerful new exhibition celebrating culture, storytelling, and connection to Country.

🗓 Opening Night: Friday 29 May
🕠 Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Portland Arts Centre

Presented in partnership with Two Rivers Gallery, this special evening will include a Smoking Ceremony and light refreshments, a meaningful way to begin this immersive exhibition.

Glenelg Libraries Portland Arts Centre Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection

29/05/2026

Do you have a knack for turning everyday into something fun? Do you believe the world can be changed one snack at a time?

We are on the lookout for creative, fun and energetic Early Childhood Educators to help guide little minds through their first years of learning.

Glenelg Shire Council operates six services across the region, including:
◼️Kathleen Millikan Centre in Casterton
◼️Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex
◼️Heywood Kindergarten
◼️Dartmoor Children’s Services
◼️Kalbarri Kindergarten
◼️Jaycee Kindergarten

A range of positions are available across these sites, offering opportunities for educators at different qualification levels.

Apply online or to learn more visit: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Employment-opportunities/Current-vacancies

28/05/2026

2027 Glenelg Shire Council kindergarten enrolments are now open.
To access the online enrolments, click the link to our website below and follow the instructions on how to enrol.

➡️https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Children-and-Families/Kindergarten

Kindergarten programs are subject to change pending enrolment numbers.
Allocations will occur after the closure of the enrolment period and families will be sent letters of offer, which we anticipate will occur by the end of August 2026.

2027 Glenelg Shire Council kindergarten services will operate 3-Year-Old Kinder & Pre Prep (formally known as 4-Year-Old Kinder);

LOCATIONS
• Dartmoor Children’s Centre – Tuesday – Thursday
• Heywood Kindergarten – Monday – Thursday
• Jaycee Kindergarten – Monday – Friday
• Kalbarri Kindergarten – Monday – Friday
• Karreeta Peeneeyt Mara Portland Child and Family Complex Kindergarten – Monday – Friday
• Kathleen Millikan Centre – Monday – Friday
Please note: when applying for programs in XAP, new families may be prompted to select programs with listed days and times. These details are indicative only and subject to change, so please disregard them when making your selection
If you have any questions please contact our administration team by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 1300 453 635

EXISTING FAMILIES
• Complete the enrolment formhttps://au.openforms.com/Form/b3df8053-b3ef-4935-9f66-1f593af16ac4?fbclid
• Ensure you have checked your child’s XAP Enrolment form

NEW FAMILIES & SIBLINGS OF EXISTING CHILDREN
• Complete the enrolment form – https://au.openforms.com/Form/b3df8053-b3ef-4935-9f66-1f593af16ac4?fbclid

• Complete XAP waiting list application (will add link) – Xap - An all-in-one childcare Management Platform
New families must complete both sections as per the information above for their enrolment to be completed and then to be allocated.

If you require any assistance, please contact our administration team by emailing [email protected] or by phoning 1300 453 635

28/05/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and deliver civil engineering services that support the planning, development and sustainable management of Council’s municipal infrastructure assets.

Reporting to the Manager Projects and Engineering, the Civil Engineering Coordinator plays a key role in overseeing the planning, design, delivery and contract administration of civil works across the municipality. The role has specific responsibility for subdivision and development works, roads and drainage infrastructure, asset lifecycle management and compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks.

The position provides technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring best-practice engineering standards, sound asset management principles and effective contract and project management practices are applied from project inception through to completion.

Working closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities, the Civil Engineering Coordinator contributes to the delivery of high quality, safe and sustainable infrastructure outcomes while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, technical standards and Council policies. The role also leads and supports a diverse team of technical staff and contractors and contributes to Council’s broader infrastructure and long-term asset management objectives.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 JUNE

➡️ APPLY HERE https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Employment-opportunities/Current-vacancies

28/05/2026

🎓 Glenelg Aboriginal Education Scholarships 2026 – Deadline Extended!

Two Aboriginal Education Scholarships, valued at $3,000 each, are available for Glenelg Shire–based Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 16–24 who are enrolled to study.

Scholarship funds can be used to assist with:
• Course fees
• Course items
• Uniforms
• Tutoring

Eligibility criteria apply, including residency in Glenelg Shire and a connection to the Gunditjmara community.

📄 Application forms are available from DWECH, WMAC and Council.

⏰ Applications close 5.00 pm, Thursday 4 June 2026.

👉 Apply here: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Aboriginal-Education-Scholarships

28/05/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 – 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻
Glenelg Shire Council is proud to support and promote National Reconciliation Week events, hosted by local organisations and community partners from 27 May to 3 June.

These events provide opportunities for reflection, learning and community connection.

✅ “All In” Message Rocks
📍 Glenelg Libraries – Portland | 🗓️ Thurs 28 May, 6–8pm

✅ Storytime & Craft Activity
📍 Glenelg Libraries – Portland | 🗓️ Fri 29 May, 6–8pm

✅ Coffee Cup Artwork Showcase
📍 Available at Twelvefold – Portland, Tae Rak Café – Lake Condah, Heywood Bakery, Element Café & Larder – Casterton
🎨 Designed by local primary school students

✅ Jason Walker | Mirring Exhibition
📍 Portland Arts Centre in partnership with Two Rivers Gallery
🗓️ Opening: Fri 29 May, 5:30pm | On display until 3 July

✅ Sunrise Ceremony
📍 Portland Foreshore | 🗓️ Wed 3 June, 7:30–8:15am ** Check socials for alternative location if wet weather)

These events, delivered across the shire, invite residents and visitors to engage with First Nations culture, reflect on our shared history, and support reconciliation in our community.