Coorong District Council
The Coorong District Council is proud to support the following events;
Mental Health First Aid Training - Standard - MENINGIE
Tuesday 3 June 2025
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
This course has been subsided through the 2024-25 State Government’s Suicide Prevention Community Grants program. This 2 day course is offered at $25.00 per participant with payment due following registration.
Meningie - Uniting Church Hall
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Coonalpyn
Monday 26 May 2025
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a young person (aged 12–18) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adolescents, how to recognise & respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, & the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information & how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
This course has been subsided through the 2024-25 State Government’s Suicide Prevention Community Grants program. This 2 day course is offered at $25.00 per participant with payment due following registration.
Coonalpyn Community Hub
Volunteering Expo - Stallholder Registration
Saturday 29 March 2025
This free event will provide you a chance to exhibit your not-for-profit organisation, gain exposure, provide information to the community on who you are, what you do and why they might like to be involved!
Planning is currently underway!
Please save the date in your calendar and more details will be confirmed in early 2025.
What to expect:
• Site allocation for you to display flyers, materials, equipment or even vehicles!
• Stallholder package: resources to help with attracting volunteers
• Marketing of event and Stallholders leading up to the event
• Free exposure to community
• Opportunity to drive volunteer recruitment
• Free Sausage Sizzle
• Short info sessions on volunteer recruitment and succession planning
• Children’s entertainment
Bump in will be available from 7.00am - 9.00am
9.00am - Exclusive information session for all stallholders on attracting & retaining volunteers, followed by succession planning.
10.00am - Expo opens
Tailem Bend Town Hall & Willow Street Precinct
Mental Health First Aid Training - Standard - COONALPYN
Tuesday 18 March 2025
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
This course has been subsided through the 2024-25 State Government’s Suicide Prevention Community Grants program. This 2 day course is offered at $25.00 per participant with payment due following registration.
Coonalpyn Community Hub
Embrace Kids Free Movie Screening (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 8 January 2025
'Embrace Kids' is an empowering documentary that encourages kids to love, nourish, and respect their bodies. Through stories shared by young people about body image, bullying, and identity, this must-see film offers valuable lessons about self-acceptance and confidence as they begin their journey into adulthood.
🌟 Get ready for a fun-filled experience that’s all about positivity and empowerment! The first step in changing the world is changing your own mind!🌟
The Coorong District Council, in partnership with the Tailem Bend Community Centre, is thrilled to present a FREE 🎬 movie screening of 'Embrace Kids' – a heartwarming and inspiring documentary perfect for kids aged 9-16!
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🍭Lolly Cups
🍿Popcorn machine
🌟 Bean bags
Bring along your bean bag or picnic rug and settle in for a feel-good afternoon (Chairs & bean bags will be provided)
📌 All children must be accompanied by an adult & fill in a C4C Reghistration Form to participate.
Tailem Bend Town Hall
An Afternoon with The Unbreakable Farmer at The Bend
Sunday 11 August 2024
Coorong District Council, together with Coorong Conversations Matter & The Bend Motorsport Park invite you to an “Afternoon with Warren Davies - the Unbreakable Farmer” followed by a complimentary afternoon tea & opportunity to participate in a fundraising track drive for Drive Against Depression.
Warren is not just your average farmer, his eventful life has tested his resilience, persistence & determination & had a massive impact on his young family, relationships & finances.
Now a professional speaker & mental health advocate, his authentic, inspiring, and sometimes confronting presentation on mental health is focused around communication, community connection & seeking help.
More about Warren Davies visit www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au
More about Drive Against Depression visit www.driveagainstdepression.com.au
Book to cruise Shell V-Power Motorsport Park's racing circuit in your own car for $20!
https://thebend.rezdy.com/461463/track-cruise-private-session
Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at the Bend
An Evening with The Unbreakable Farmer at Meningie
Friday 9 August 2024
Coorong District Council, together with Coorong Conversations Matter, invite you to an “Evening with Warren Davies - the Unbreakable Farmer”
Warren is not just your average farmer, his eventful life has tested his resilience, persistence and determination and had a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances.
Now a professional speaker and mental health advocate, Warren’s authentic, inspiring, and sometimes confronting presentation on mental health is focused around communication, community connection and seeking help.
Come along for dinner from 6.00pm - meals $12.00 - bookings essential.
To find out more about Warren Davies visit www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au
Meningie Golf Club
An Evening with The Unbreakable Farmer at Coonalpyn
Thursday 8 August 2024
Coorong District Council, together with Coorong Conversations Matter, invite you to an “Evening with Warren Davies - the Unbreakable Farmer”
Warren is not just your average farmer, his eventful life has tested his resilience, persistence and determination and had a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances.
Now a professional speaker and mental health advocate, Warren’s authentic, inspiring, and sometimes confronting presentation on mental health is focused around communication, community connection and seeking help.
Come along from 6.30pm & enjoy a $12.00 schnitzel - bookings essential
To find out more about Warren Davies visit www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au
Coonalpyn Football Clubrooms
An Evening with The Unbreakable Farmer at the Peake
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Coorong District Council, together with Coorong Conversations Matter, invite you to an “Evening with Warren Davies - the Unbreakable Farmer”
Warren is not just your average farmer, his eventful life has tested his resilience, persistence and determination and had a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances.
Now a professional speaker and mental health advocate, Warren’s authentic, inspiring, and sometimes confronting presentation on mental health is focused around communication, community connection and seeking help.
Come along for a FREE community BBQ from 6pm
To find out more about Warren Davies visit www.theunbreakablefarmer.com.au
Peake Football Club
Building a Plan to Raise Funds
Monday 17 June 2024
Non-profit organisations often have a limited amount of money at their disposal and if one income stream comes to an end; sometimes it can also be the end for the organisation.
This session will help community organisations to review their current fundraising practices and look to secure their future with alternative solutions.
At the end of this session, members / groups will have constructed a three-year funding plan that fits.
Topics include:
• Reviewing how you are currently raising funds and identifying other methods
• Reviewing the right approach for a community organisation
• Knowing what skills are needed to succeed
• Setting a plan for who is responsible for what
• Appreciating the pros and cons of different modes of fundraising
• Embedding fundraising as part of the everyday
This session will be delivered in a Hybrid setting. For those wishing to join online, a link will be sent prior to the session. Face to face option is available at Tailem Bend Chambers
Coorong District Council - Tailem Bend Chambers
Help Wanted! Attracting Volunteers
Wednesday 6 September 2023
Need more volunteers? Attracting volunteers and committee members is an important part of a non-profit organisation’s ‘business as usual’.
For those that feel like the community group simply doesn’t have enough volunteers to fulfil their goals, this is a must-see session to establish your framework for a great volunteer program.
This session is designed to tease out what community groups most need from their volunteering workforce, breaking down those needs and creating a volunteering plan to match. It will help to maximise engagement with potential volunteers and give some tips and tricks to promote the organisation and potential volunteering opportunities.
Topics include:
• Why we do what we do
• Volunteer motivations
• Identifying and categorising volunteer roles
• Create a volunteer workforce plan
• Identify priority actions and roles
Coonalpyn Community Hub
Securing our future with a funding plan (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Non-profit organisations often have a limited amount of money at their disposal and if one income stream comes to an end; sometimes it can also be the end for the organisation.
This session will help community organisations to review their current fundraising practices and look to secure their future with alternative solutions.
At the end of this session, members / groups will have constructed a three-year funding plan that fits.
Topics include:
• Reviewing the right approach for a community organisation
• Knowing what skills are needed to succeed
• Setting a plan for who is responsible for what
• Appreciating the pros and cons of different modes of fundraising
• Embedding fundraising as part of the everyday
Meningie RSL
Are you grant ready?
Wednesday 26 July 2023
There are many grants available to non-profit organisations. it can be hard to decide which ones are best and where to invest precious time into. The first question to ask is, “Are we grant ready?”
Most funders have different requirements and application procedures, learning how to set up a framework, from which one can be ready to apply for any grant efficiently and effectively will open the doors to opportunity and success. Topics include:
• Understanding why you need money and a grant
• Deciding if your organisation have the capacity to deliver a funded project
• Being clear on the project's stakeholders and partners
• Knowing how to talk about your organisation
• Preparing a list of all of your organisation’s details
• Defined the scope and the benefits of your project
• Establishing if the project is needed
• Working out how much the project will cost
• Knowing where to find suitable funding
• Identifying how to keep the project going after the funding finishes
• Having a plan
Tailem Bend Football Club
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance for Community Groups - Tintinara Session
Introduction to Governance
This introduction to governance session will provide a brief overview of the responsibilities of a committee or board and explore ways to enhance it’s effectiveness.
We will be looking at:
• The governance framework;
• The role and responsibilities of board/committee members;
• Legal requirements of board/committee members.
Succession Planning
Succession planning is vital for any organisation, club, board or committee, and yet is so often overlooked.
This session covers:
• Why succession planning is important;
• The barriers and benefits of succession planning;
• Five key steps to a successful future.
Participants will receive accompanying resources and a copy of the presentations.
Tintinara Health Centre
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance
Monday 19 June 2023
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance for Community Groups - Meningie Session
Introduction to Governance
This introduction to governance session will provide a brief overview of the responsibilities of a committee or board and explore ways to enhance it’s effectiveness.
We will be looking at:
• The governance framework;
• The role and responsibilities of board/committee members;
• Legal requirements of board/committee members.
Succession Planning
Succession planning is vital for any organisation, club, board or committee, and yet is so often overlooked.
This session covers:
• Why succession planning is important;
• The barriers and benefits of succession planning;
• Five key steps to a successful future.
Participants will receive accompanying resources and a copy of the presentations.
Meningie Bowling Club
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance
Monday 19 June 2023
Succession Planning & Introduction to Governance for Community Groups - Tailem Bend Session.
Introduction to Governance
This introduction to governance session will provide a brief overview of the responsibilities of a committee or board and explore ways to enhance it’s effectiveness.
We will be looking at:
• The governance framework;
• The role and responsibilities of board/committee members;
• Legal requirements of board/committee members.
Succession Planning
Succession planning is vital for any organisation, club, board or committee, and yet is so often overlooked.
This session covers:
• Why succession planning is important;
• The barriers and benefits of succession planning;
• Five key steps to a successful future.
Participants will receive accompanying resources and a copy of the presentations.
Tailem Bend Bowling Club
Get Chatty - Information Session
Wednesday 7 June 2023
The Tailem Bend Combined Sporting Hub are excited to host Get Chatty for a free information session providing an overview and demonstration of the Get Chatty software for sponsorship, fundraising, volunteer management & club administration.
The specially designed Chat-Bots integrate with your club's Facebook page to increase efficiencies, automate processes & deliver quantifiable results like never seen before.
All are welcome.
Tailem Bend Football Clubrooms
Canva 101- For use in Social Media (Tailem Bend session)
Wednesday 24 May 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to learn more about basic graphic design to enable them to promote events and activities and drive new membership.
Canva is an online graphic design platform used for the creation of visual content including social media graphics, posters and logos.
It is a useful tool for business owners and community groups.
The two-hour workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the design platform.
- What is Canva?
- Why use Canva and what can it be used for?
- Features
- Tips and tricks
- Demonstration of how to use
- Interactive session (BYO device for practical component)
Tailem Bend Community Centre
Canva 101 - For use in Social Media (Meningie session)
Monday 22 May 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to learn more about basic graphic design to enable them to promote events and activities and drive new membership.
Canva is an online graphic design platform used for the creation of visual content including social media graphics, posters and logos.
It is a useful tool for business owners and community groups.
The two-hour workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the design platform.
- What is Canva?
- Why use Canva and what can it be used for?
- Features
- Tips and tricks
- Demonstration of how to use
- Interactive session (BYO device for practical component)
Meningie Football Clubrooms
Canva 101 - For use in Social Media (Tintinara session)
Monday 22 May 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to learn more about basic graphic design to enable them to promote events and activities and drive new membership.
Canva is an online graphic design platform used for the creation of visual content including social media graphics, posters and logos.
It is a useful tool for business owners and community groups.
The two-hour workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the design platform.
- What is Canva?
- Why use Canva and what can it be used for?
- Features
- Tips and tricks
- Demonstration of how to use
- Interactive session (BYO device for practical component)
Tintinara Council Office
National Volunteer Week Celebratory Luncheon 2023
Tuesday 16 May 2023
National Volunteer Week is held annually and is a chance for all of us to celebrate and recognise the vital work of volunteers, and to say thank you. Council would like to express its gratitude at the luncheon on 16 May to all volunteers who donate endless hours of time to their respective community groups located within the Coorong District Council.
Coorong District Council recognises that over a third of the population in our region volunteers in some capacity, giving back to their local communities.
Volunteering plays an integral role in sustaining healthy, resilient communities and contributes significantly to the quality and vibrancy of our society.
The Bend Motorsport Park
Marketing 101 - For Community Groups (Tailem Bend Session)
Wednesday 3 May 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to promote events and activities and drive new membership using the power of social media.
CP & CO will present a range of useful free tools that can assist in the development of content, creative prompts and measuring success.
A two hour interactive workshop delivering the following topics:
- Marketing principles (who what why when)
- Which communications channel is best?
- What is Social Media?
- Types of content
- Building engagement with great content
- Admin section & Insights
- Basics of Facebook advertising
- Examples of great Facebook pages
- How to measure success (survey monkey basics)
As a participant you will be provided with some take away documents:
- 2-page marketing Plan
- 30 Day content calendar
- Workshop handout document
Tailem Bend Golf Club
Marketing 101 - For Community Groups (Coonalpyn Session)
Wednesday 26 April 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to promote events and activities and drive new membership using the power of social media.
CP & CO will present a range of useful free tools that can assist in the development of content, creative prompts and measuring success.
A two hour interactive workshop delivering the following topics:
- Marketing principles (who what why when)
- Which communications channel is best?
- What is Social Media?
- Types of content
- Building engagement with great content
- Admin section & Insights
- Basics of Facebook advertising
- Examples of great Facebook pages
- How to measure success (survey monkey basics)
As a participant you will be provided with some take away documents:
- 2-page marketing Plan
- 30 Day content calendar
- Workshop handout document
Coonalpyn Community Hub
Marketing 101 - For Community Groups (Meningie session)
Wednesday 26 April 2023
This workshop is open to community groups and sporting clubs within the Coorong District, seeking to promote events and activities and drive new membership using the power of social media.
CP & CO will present a range of useful free tools that can assist in the development of content, creative prompts and measuring success.
A two hour interactive workshop delivering the following topics:
- Marketing principles (who what why when)
- Which communications channel is best?
- What is Social Media?
- Types of content
- Building engagement with great content
- Admin section & Insights
- Basics of Facebook advertising
- Examples of great Facebook pages
- How to measure success (survey monkey basics)
As a participant you will be provided with some take away documents:
- 2-page marketing Plan
- 30 Day content calendar
- Workshop handout document
Meningie RSL Club
The Rain Maker - Live performance - Tailem Bend
Friday 14 October 2022
Set in football club, The RAIN MAKER depicts the struggles of two young players and their coach. Star footballer Billy Jackson is destined for a future in AFL but events are threatening to derail his dream. His step father is abusive and when his mother receives a cancer diagnosis Billy assumes the role of carer to his mother and younger siblings. Billy’s dreams of playing AFL evaporate along with a relationship with Lark.
Meanwhile his friend Howie is the target of bullying. And as a male dancer living in a small country town, the bullying is taking its toll. Joining the football club helps, but its only when Howie seeks counselling that he recovers his self-esteem, mental health and identity.
Coach and mentor Barry Wikileaks supports the players, but he too is preoccupied. The club hasn’t made finals in three years and the committee are threatening to replace him with AFL great Bernard Merriton
Tailem Bend Football Club
The Rain Maker - Live performance - Peake
Thursday 13 October 2022
Set in football club, The RAIN MAKER depicts the struggles of two young players and their coach. Star footballer Billy Jackson is destined for a future in AFL but events are threatening to derail his dream. His step father is abusive and when his mother receives a cancer diagnosis Billy assumes the role of carer to his mother and younger siblings. Billy’s dreams of playing AFL evaporate along with a relationship with Lark.
Meanwhile his friend Howie is the target of bullying. And as a male dancer living in a small country town, the bullying is taking its toll. Joining the football club helps, but its only when Howie seeks counselling that he recovers his self-esteem, mental health and identity.
Coach and mentor Barry Wikileaks supports the players, but he too is preoccupied. The club hasn’t made finals in three years and the committee are threatening to replace him with AFL great Bernard Merriton
Peake Football Club
The Rain Maker - Live performance - Meningie
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Set in football club, The RAIN MAKER depicts the struggles of two young players and their coach. Star footballer Billy Jackson is destined for a future in AFL but events are threatening to derail his dream. His step father is abusive and when his mother receives a cancer diagnosis Billy assumes the role of carer to his mother and younger siblings. Billy’s dreams of playing AFL evaporate along with a relationship with Lark.
Meanwhile his friend Howie is the target of bullying. And as a male dancer living in a small country town, the bullying is taking its toll. Joining the football club helps, but its only when Howie seeks counselling that he recovers his self-esteem, mental health and identity.
Coach and mentor Barry Wikileaks supports the players, but he too is preoccupied. The club hasn’t made finals in three years and the committee are threatening to replace him with AFL great Bernard Merriton
Meningie Football Club
The Rain Maker - Live performance - Tintinara
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Set in football club, The RAIN MAKER depicts the struggles of two young players and their coach. Star footballer Billy Jackson is destined for a future in AFL but events are threatening to derail his dream. His step father is abusive and when his mother receives a cancer diagnosis Billy assumes the role of carer to his mother and younger siblings. Billy’s dreams of playing AFL evaporate along with a relationship with Lark.
Meanwhile his friend Howie is the target of bullying. And as a male dancer living in a small country town, the bullying is taking its toll. Joining the football club helps, but its only when Howie seeks counselling that he recovers his self-esteem, mental health and identity.
Coach and mentor Barry Wikileaks supports the players, but he too is preoccupied. The club hasn’t made finals in three years and the committee are threatening to replace him with AFL great Bernard Merriton
Meningie Football Club
Tailem Bend 2021 Street Party
Thursday 6 May 2021
The Streets of Tailem Bend will come alive on Thursday 6th May from 4pm as we welcome the return of the V8 Supercars.
You are invited to join in the fun as the Tailem Bend community comes together to present the 2021 Street Party, which will feature -
Displays of drifting, classic and vintage cars, motorbikes, large scale remote control cars & racing ride on lawnmowers
Local arts and crafts at the pop up Coorong Country Markets
Entertainment
Tasty fare and much, much more.
Railway Terrace. Tailem Bend
Coorong Country Markets - Registration Form
Thursday 6 May 2021
Coorong Country Markets Registration
Event Timing: Thursday 6th May 2021
Event Address: Railway Tce & Willow Street, Tailem Bend
Contact us: Community Development Team - 1300 785 277 or coorong@council.sa.gov.au
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call.
This event is facilitated by the Coorong District Council
Willow Street Precinct
Coorong Conversations Matter - An evening with Nathan Bolton
Wednesday 7 April 2021
Coorong Conversations Matter & Coorong District Council invite you along to an evening with Nathan Bolton at the Coorong Conversations Matter, Suicide Prevention Network Community Forum.
Join ex-Special Forces Soldier Nathan Bolton as he bares all about his tours to Afghanistan, his subsequent battle with mental health, & his fight back from the depths of hell to stand her with us today.
Nathan's story reminds us that even in our darkest hour, when all hope seems lost recovery is possible
Limestone Suite, Rydges Pit Lane Hotel
Carpe Diem - Meningie
Thursday 25 March 2021
Carpe Diem is a contemporary portrayal of every day Australian males dealing with issues of health, grief, loss and depression. It stresses the importance of professional care in times of crises, and highlights the importance of mate ship and looking out for each other. Carpe Diem entertains whilst demonstrating the power of human connection in coping with the stresses in life in regional Australia.
Meningie Area School
Carpe Diem - Tintinara
Monday 22 March 2021
Carpe Diem is a contemporary portrayal of every day Australian males dealing with issues of health, grief, loss and depression. It stresses the importance of professional care in times of crises, and highlights the importance of mate ship and looking out for each other. Carpe Diem entertains whilst demonstrating the power of human connection in coping with the stresses in life in regional Australia.
Tintinara War Memorial Hall
Carpe Diem - Peake
Sunday 21 March 2021
Carpe Diem is a contemporary portrayal of every day Australian males dealing with issues of health, grief, loss and depression. It stresses the importance of professional care in times of crises, and highlights the importance of mate ship and looking out for each other. Carpe Diem entertains whilst demonstrating the power of human connection in coping with the stresses in life in regional Australia.
Peake Community Hall
Carpe Diem
Monday 18 May 2020
Carpe Diem
Meningie Area School
