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Heyfield Community Representative Group Over-view

• The Heyfield Community Representative Group has been actively engaging the concerns and visions of the community through survey process and community consultation.
• The CRG has defined the area to be represented as Heyfield, through to Seaton and Denison.
• Two surveys have now been conducted throughout the community, the first to Groups & Organizations and the second was available to all residents. 27.5% of surveys to the community were returned. We have also consulted with our local youth and parent’s group to ascertain their issues
• This has enabled the CRG to commence the Community Plan for Heyfield.
• This Community Plan is currently in draft form and will be available for public comment when the CRG have completed the draft document. The community plan will guide the future direction of Heyfield and will be a basis for applying for grants and funding.
• Of the 35 highest priority issues, 17 of these are currently being investigated or have been actioned.
• The top twelve priority issues include:

• Other positive programs the CRG has instigated include the commencement of a parents group, called the MOPS Group (Meet other Parents Group) which now meets twice weekly on a Wed. & Friday at the Heyfield Resource Centre 11-12md. Di Robinson, Infant Welfare Nurse is happy to organize information sessions if the parents require assistance.

• The instigation of the Heyfield Youth Group has occurred through the Wellington Shire Youth Liaison program. This Group meet at the Heyfield Hall, dates will be advertised.
  One of the projects they would like to undertake is a trip to Licola for the local youth to see the damage that has occurred, the CRG & Youth Liaison team are assisting them with this initiative.