Mitchell, VIC

Mitchell, VIC tests gender impact assessment app for policy and program development

Mitchell's GIA app follows a four-step model - assumptions, context, options, and recommendations - for impact assessment. Council employees use the mobile app when assessing the consequences of their work on men, women, and gender-diverse residents. GIA reports are sent to the Gender Equality Action Group for review. Mitchell is working with Women’s Health Goulburn North East on staff training about effective assessments during the pilot's early days.

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Mitchell, VIC

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Mitchell, VIC supports local hospitality industry with Digital Tourism Excellence Program

Mitchell partnered with Tourism Tribe on the fully subsidized program for tourism businesses. Tourism Tribe provided two one-on-one consultations with advice based on each participant's needs. Virtual workshops covered essential topics like visitor relations, social media marketing, and online sales. Every participant received evaluations of their digital assets before and after the workshops to track progress.

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Mitchell, VIC

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Mitchell, VIC boosts composting to ease landfill demands with one-month subsidy program

Residents interested in composting or worm farming can purchase subsidized supplies at participating garden stores. An online form with proof of purchase has to be submitted within one week for reimbursement. Mitchell Shire offers a 50% rebate on qualifying supplies up to $30 for compost bins and $50 for worm farms. Council officials developed the pilot to divert approximately 30% of household waste from landfills.

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Mitchell, VIC

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Mitchell, VIC creates Better Approval Project for streamlined small business permitting

Business owners find out what permits apply to their ventures with an online self-assessment. A combined permit application saves time and paperwork in six permit categories including food sales and roadside trade. Mitchell Shire added a business concierge service for personalized assistance beyond these digital assets. A council officer connects participating applicants to departments and resources that expedite the permitting process.

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Mitchell, VIC

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Mitchell, VIC guides local companies through COVID-19 challenges with the Business Advice Service

Small and mid-sized businesses register for virtual consultations with experts through the program. A company can register for a free one-hour consultation each for three areas: accountancy, business strategy, and human resources. Council specialists provide follow-up consultations for companies facing more complex situations. Mitchell Shire Council uses consultation data to help the local economy respond and recover from COVID-19.

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Mitchell, VIC

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