Naracoorte Lucindale Council

08/06/2026

📢ENGAGE WITH US ON HOW WE ENGAGE WITH YOU🗣️

Community feedback is being sought on Council's Draft Public Consultation and Community Engagement Policy. Quite simply, we want you to engage with us on how we engage with you! 😊

Council endorsed a reviewed Public Consultation and Community Engagement Policy less than 2 years ago, however under new legislation which came into effect in December last year, councils must now again review their community engagement policies so they align with the new Community Engagement Charter.

Council's current community engagement processes already align with the new Community Engagement Charter - in fact, most of the time Council has been engaging with the community more than is required by legislation. As such, this review has required little change to the policy apart from referencing the mandatory provisions of the Community Engagement Charter and some changes to the policy language to be consistent with the model policy developed by the Local Government Association of SA and Norman Waterhouse.

The Community Engagement Charter, which came into effect on 11 December 2025, replaces the old, detailed public consultation rules in the Local Government Act. Changes to these rules were flagged as part of the 2021 local government reforms.

The charter sets different levels of required engagement based on how important a decision is - for example, significant, standard or local matters.

You can view the Community Engagement Charter and Council's Draft Public Consultation and Community Engagement Policy on the Your Say project page on Council's website at https://yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/

In accordance with Sections 50 and 50A of the Local Government Act, Council is now inviting community feedback on its Draft Public Consultation and Community Engagement Policy, which incorporates the Community Engagement Charter and outlines how Council will consult with the community, support transparent decision-making and provide access to information and participation opportunities.

The Draft Policy sets out how Council will meet these obligations by:
✅Providing clear and accessible information
✅Ensuring consultation is appropriate to the significance of the decision
✅Creating opportunities for meaningful participation
✅Considering community feedback prior to making decisions

The consultation period on the Draft Policy will run for a period of 21 days from Thursday 28 May until Thursday 18 June with any responses to be collated and presented to Council for consideration and endorsement of the policy at its June 23 monthly meeting.

Submissions can be made by:
💻Completing the online form on the Your Say project page on Council's website at https://yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/
📝Completing a hard copy feedback form from the Naracoorte and Lucindale Council offices or Naracoorte Library (hard copies of the Draft Policy and Community Engagement Charter are provided with the hard copy feedback forms)
📧Emailing Council at [email protected]
✍Writing to Council at PO Box 555, Naracoorte, SA, 5271

Lucindale Community

08/06/2026

💵👨‍💻𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝: 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 👨‍💻💵

The RDALC - Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast Business Support Coordinator will be in Naracoorte on Wednesday 10 June, offering free one-on-one mentoring for local businesses.

These sessions provide an opportunity to explore ideas, discuss priorities, and consider practical next steps tailored to your business needs.

This support is available through the Small Business Fundamentals Drought Program, which provides free mentoring and advisory services to small and family businesses directly or indirectly affected by drought.

To book a session or learn more, contact (08) 8723 1057 or [email protected]

Lucindale Community

07/06/2026

💛Naracoorte Community Connections Group💛

Looking for a meaningful way to connect? Join Skylight Mental Health's Community Connect group, held every second Monday from 1-3pm.

This inclusive, participant-led group is open to everyone, NDIS plan or not. Enjoy a relaxed and supportive environment while taking part in their fortnightly activities including cooking for one and arts and crafts.

Skylight Mental Health also have a Community Mental Health Worker available in the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery on Thursday for 1:1 sessions as needed.

Enquire today 👉https://skylight.org.au/ndis-contact-us

06/06/2026

👩‍⚕️PALLIATIVE CARE & HOME NURSING SERVICES IN NARACOORTE 👩‍⚕️

Join guest speakers Anna Deland and Katie Abbott, Registered Nurse & Clinical Nurse Palliative Care, to find out more on palliative and home nursing services available in Naracoorte.

📍Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 10.00am - 11.30am | Naracoorte Town Hall Supper Room

Everyone welcome to attend.

Organised by the Circle of Volunteers under the auspices of Naracoorte Community Care Network.

04/06/2026

🌱Friends of Bool and Hacks Lagoons Working Bee this Saturday🌱

The Friends of Bool and Hacks Lagoons are organising Working Bees to knock-down Boneseed at Big Heath Conservation Park. Through these Working Bees, they expect to reduce competition between Boneseed and native understorey plants, including orchids.

The next working bee is this Saturday 6 June 2026 starting at 10.00am

Register your interest via the QR Code or click the link below 👇

Lucindale Community

03/06/2026

👏 20 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR BROOKE SAMBELL👏

Council's Customer Service Officer (Creditors) Brooke Sambell has reached an impressive milestone of 20 years of service at Naracoorte Lucindale Council. This morning she was presented with a certificate of recognition and thanked for her dedication to the organisation.

From all of us at Naracoorte Lucindale Council, congratulations Brooke! 👏

📸Brooke is pictured below with some of her Corporate Services colleagues & the CEO. Left-Right: Jodie McFarlane, Caroline Corbin, Brooke Sambell, Alex Edmonds, Jane Haynes, Olivia Rowntree, Patrick Diesslin & CEO Kelly Westell.

02/06/2026

🗳️Local Government Elections - Key Dates📆

As local government elections approach this November, there are several key dates to keep in mind.

✅31 July (5pm) - the roll will close (last day to enrol to vote)
✅25 August - nominations will open for candidates
✅8 September (noon) - nominations will close for candidates
✅9 September (9am) - the draw will be held to determine the position of candidate names on the ballot paper
✅15-21 October - mail out of voting material to electors
✅11 November (5pm) - close of voting (polling day)
✅14 November (9am) - scrutiny and count

More information on the upcoming local government elections is available on Council's website at https://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/council/2026-Council-Elections

Lucindale Community

01/06/2026

📢NARACOORTE EVENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES📆

The Office for Small and Family Business (OSFB) will hold a free networking event in Naracoorte next month.

Register now for the free Connect Learn and Network event to learn about business programs, grants and services available to you, and meet local support services.

📅 Tuesday 21 July 2026 | 4.30pm - 6.00pm
📍The Avenue Inn, 17 Fourth Avenue, Naracoorte

Running a business can be challenging, but you don’t need to do it alone. 🤝

The OSFB is working in collaboration with partners including Rural Business Support, the Small Business Commission SA, Regional Development Australia and local and federal government to deliver a series of regional networking events to support South Australian small businesses to build capacity, grow, and adapt to current challenges.

The meet-and-greet style networking opportunity aims to give local businesses the opportunity to connect directly with support providers, learn about relevant programs and services, and strengthen local referral pathways.

It’s all about helping you get on with business.

To find out more and register for the upcoming Naracoorte event, go to https://events.humanitix.com/sb-res

Lucindale Community

RDALC - Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast

Register on Humanitix - Connect, Learn and Network hosted by Department of State Development. South Australia , Multiple venues. Wednesday 27th May 2026. Find event information.