Mansfield Do It! 2016 Final Report
Background Mansfield Do It! is community and careers festival held biannually since 2012. At its inception, the event was titled Connected Communities Expo and showcased community groups operating in the Mansfield Shire. In 2014 Mansfield Council was approached by the Mansfield Secondary College and NE Tracks about the possibility of merging their proposed careers event with the community expo and from this idea Mansfield Do It! was born.
In 2016, with the Central Hume Primary Care Partnership coming on board to support the event through its Local Partnership Project funding the event further expanded its focus to include health and wellbeing.
Mansfield Do It! 2016 was delivered with the support of Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Neighbourhood House, The Victorian Government Department of Education and Training and the Central Hume Primary Care Partnership.
Aim Delivered with the theme “Happy, Healthy and Living in the Mansfield Shire” Mansfield Do It! 2016 showcased: • Community groups in the Mansfield Shire; • Pathways, careers and living in the Mansfield Shire and beyond; • Local and regional community health and wellbeing services.
In this way, the event aimed to: • Promote local community groups, clubs and services; • Raise awareness of information, options and services related to health and wellbeing; • Support local young people in discovering pathways, careers and living in Mansfield Shire and beyond; • Facilitate links to and between community groups, organisations, businesses, educational facilities and health services.
Outcomes Mansfield Do It! 2016 comprises 2 parts: 1. An expo style festival from 2pm-6pm located on the median strip on High Street, Mansfield with displays by community and recreation groups; health and community services; and career and education providers. 2. A careers component for students, which began after lunch and included: talks by past students on their experience and career pathway since leaving school; and walking tours visiting businesses and organisations in Mansfield Township to learn about the diversity of employment options available in the local area.
Overall, the expo component of the festival was quite successful with approximately 70 stallholders present at the event including and upwards of 300 attendees throughout the afternoon.
Stallholders at the event included: • 8 Health & Welfare Services • 4 Family & Children Services • 2 Youth Services • 2 Emergency Services • 4 Mental Health & Disability Services • 12 Education, Training & Employment Services • 6 Community & Government Services • 29 Community Groups
Further outcomes included: • Welcome to Country by local Taungurung Elder, Aunty Bernadette. • Free healthy choice BBQ cooked by A Third Hand volunteers and distribution of free healthy BBQ guide. • Performances by local orchestras, dance groups and performance artists.
Promotion The event was promoted in a number of ways including: • Facebook posts through Council and Community Notice Board pages. • Display of posters in local shop fronts and public notice boards. • Notification through email distribution lists. • Media releases to local newspapers. • Interviews and promotion through Mansfield Community Radio. • Full and half page advertisements in Mansfield Courier. • Inclusion in Mansfield Matters. • Individual visits to local businesses.
Financial Acquittal
Income Expenditure Primary Care Partnership Project Management (74 $10,000 $3,021 Grant hours) Administration support (74 $2,239 hours) Advertising $1,550 Printing $500 Stage / equipment hire $1,175 Catering $220 Welcome to Country $550 Waste management $126 Sound $775 Prizes $100 Photobooth hire $420
Total $10,000 $10,676
Evaluation The event was evaluated through stallholder survey which asked respondents to rate and provide comments on the event’s organisation and success in achieving its aims and outcomes. In response to organisational aspects of the event, feedback provided was overwhelmingly positive however in regard to the event’s success in achieving objectives the response was more mixed.
Strengths identified by stallholders included the opportunity the event provided for networking and gathering information about available services, however many stallholders expressed concern that the timing of the event (2pm-6pm midweek) didn’t suit their members or their target audience and therefore presented a barrier to attendance. Unfortunately, programming the event to suit the conflicting needs of community groups, schools and services will continue to present a challenge for the future delivery of the event, however it has been proposed that a Friday afternoon/evening timeslot and inclusion of headline entertainment should be considered in 2018 to help facilitate greater community participation.
With regard to the careers component of the event, school representatives expressed that its organisation was adversely impacted by changes in staff, late changes by the school to agreed timing and level and involvement as well as the shortness of the school term (resulting from timing of Labour Day and Easter holidays). Despite this, it was felt that the component was well received by students and businesses involved in the careers walk but that more work could be done with students to increase their engagement.
Ideas identified to improve future delivery of careers component include the following: 1. Investigate how participation could be linked to Year 10’s curriculum and assessment as a way to promote meaningful engagement. 2. Engage more closely with principals of all schools and discuss benefits of involvement. 3. Contact teachers individually to invite involvement and look for ways to encourage parents to get involved. 4. Meet with school career, welfare and health staff in very early stages of planning process to ensure clarity of event purpose and needs. 5. Consider including expert speakers on key issues as a component to event. Suggested topics included Family Violence and Financial literacy, although this should be developed in consultation with school’s health & welfare staff.
A planned outcome of event involved collaboration with the regional Koorie Education Support Officer (KESO) network to link indigenous students from across a number of schools in the region to the careers component of the festival. It was planned that approximately 50 students would be bussed from various locations across the region to participate in the careers activities before attending an overnight cultural camp nearby. Several months were spent planning this aspect of the event through conference calls coordinated by the KESOs, with Mansfield Shire Council’s Community Development Officer attending to ensure cohesion was maintained between the activities planned group and Mansfield Do It!
Ultimately it was the KESOs responsibility to organise this component and Mansfield Shire Council’s responsibility to ensure that the activities married in with the Do It Festival and schools careers component.
Unfortunately, in the week leading up to the event it became apparent that only 12 students were confirmed to participate in the event; a number of schools had expressed that they had not received sufficient time and information to support their students to attend; and for other students the overnight component of the trip was barrier to attendance. With this information, cancelling the overnight camp and rescheduling the activities during the day was investigated, however after consideration it was agreed that due to time restraints this was not possible so the decision was made that despite the low numbers they would proceed as planned. On the day of the event, the Community Development team received notification that the cultural camp had been cancelled and that none of the indigenous students would be attending Mansfield Do It!
Although no further details of the circumstances which led to the cancellation have been received, it is felt that ultimately the activity failed due to lack of clear leadership amongst the KESOs, communication, and experience in organising such a logistically challenging task and that more effort needed to be made to involve participating schools in the planning from a much earlier stage. On the positive side, the planning of this component was instrumental in securing the presence of a number of universities at the event and whose stalls were manned by Indigenous Recruitment Officers. While it is regrettable that the event didn’t manage to include the indigenous students as hoped the presence of these universities at the event was of great benefit to the Mansfield students. It is also felt that despite the indigenous component failing to get off the ground in 2016, the concept is strong and efforts should be made to invite and support the group to try again in 2018.
Conclusion Overall, Mansfield Do It! 2016 was well organised and was delivered without incident. The fact that the main components of the event have been delivered in much the same way for a number of years means that from an event management perspective the event is relatively easy to stage and can continue to be rolled out successfully without too much pressure.
The challenge therefore is in maintaining (and ultimately building upon) the event’s relevance and avoiding a situation where the impact of the activities are diminished by repetition and monotony, and as a consequence community buy-in for the event wanes. In order to achieve this, future organisation of the event needs to place a greater emphasis on maximising its audience by making Mansfield Do It! a fun community event not to be missed.
Attachments • Mansfield Do It! 2016 flyers and posters • Stallholder kit • Mansfield Do It! Program • Media clippings • Community Notice Board Facebook posts
Wednesday 16 March 2016 Any queries about Mansfield Do It! can be directed to the Community 2pm—6pm Development Team at Council on High Street median strip 5775 8555.
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Wednesday 16 March 2016 Any queries about Mansfield Do It! can be directed to the Community 2pm—6pm Development Team at Council on High Street median strip 5775 8555.
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COME ALONG AND DISCOVER WHAT OPPORTUNITIES THE MANSFIELD SHIRE HAS TO OFFER YOU! Mansfield Armchair Cinema is a twin cinema complex established as a not-for-profit trust for the people of Mansfield. It is a training facility for Mansfield Secondary College students undertaking Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA’s). www.the-mac.com.au
Mansfield and District Business Association promote and support businesses within the Mansfield Shire. Offer opportunities for youth to gain employment/trade careers etc. to retain young within our community. www.mansfieldbusiness.com.au
MACE Neighbourhood House, Learn Local and provider of nationally accredited qualifications. Providing learning and well-being opportunities for locals who live within the Shire of Mansfield. www.mace.vic.edu.au
Swinburne University offering a suite of new Certificate II courses to students in the Mansfield Shire – check out our display for more information! www.swinburne.edu.au
The Centre The Centre provides accessible training and education courses for people of all ages and levels of experience throughout Wangaratta, Benalla, Mansfield and Alpine Shires. It also has a range of community inclusion and participation programs. www.thecentre.vic.edu.au
ASHE Academy of Sport Health & Education The Academy of Sport, Health and Education is an initiative aimed at encouraging indigenous youth aged 16 - 24 years to pursue education and employment opportunities www.ashe.com.au
GOTAFE offers unique programs and facilities so you can follow your passion. Visit our stand to discuss how you can get the skills to build a rewarding career with our range of flexible study options. www.gotafe.vic.edu.au
Eworks Employment Solutions Eworks helps local job seekers find work and matches employers with the people they are looking for. Providing ongoing support to both the employer and employee in areas such an industry based training and financial assistance www.eworks.org.au
Korin Gamadji Institute- Richmond Football Club KGI runs a career pathway program to provide education and employment pathways and opportunities to the Victorian Indigenous community. www.kgi.org.au
Mansfield District Hospital staff from the Primary Care Centre will be offering resources for people to use to calculate their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. You will also be able to access tips and strategies for supporting healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating and managing stress. ww.mdh.org.au
Victoria Police Mansfield and Mansfield Community Support Register are working to promote confident, secure and safe living at home for the elderly, isolated and vulnerable members of our community. The aim is to increase awareness of people’s own safety, security and social inclusion in their own homes to enhance a sense of well-being.
Gateway Health Home and Community Care (HACC), Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, continence services and podiatry for people over the age of 65 and those under 65 with disabilities. www.gatewayhealth.org.au Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life. www.visionaustralia.org
DAIS (Disability Advocacy and Information Service) advocacy support for people with disabilities, their carers and family members. Including justice support and HACC Access and Support www.dais.com.au
Mind Australia is a leading provider of community managed mental health services. Mind provides a range of services including individual client support packages, group services, youth residential services and Recovery College. www.mindaustralia.org.au
Specialist Bereavement Counsellor provide specialised bereavement counselling for individuals from prenatal through to aged. Individuals can self refer by ringing Intake on 1300 664 786 or www.grief.org.au
NESAY North East Support and Action for Youth Inc. (NESAY) has been providing community based welfare services for young people and their families for the past 32 years. NESAY is a community based, not-for-profit charity. www.nesay.com.au
Benalla Family Day Care and In Home Care provide the opportunity for families to have a choice of quality childcare by providing childcare in the home of a registered Educator or, when there is a specific need, the childcare can be in the child’s home.
Kids Matter Family Day Care home based childcare. We offer care for children as well as business opportunities for people to work from home caring for children. Government funded.
Australian Red Cross Mansfield Branch although a world wide humanitarian organisation, our community projects are: medical out-of-town transport on referral, single emergency assistance, library delivery if required, help by way of weekly tel- ephone calls for Mansfield Community suppot Register. www.redcross.org.au
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School our school is an independent school, our classes extending from Playgroup to Class 8. Our curriculum is based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and mirrors each stage of child development. There is a strong emphasis on creating a love of learning through practical activities, music and art. www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au
North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) is a place for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community members to meet to access information, resources, or participate in a class. NEMA offers craft classes, and also free basic IT tuition and English as a Second Language instruction. www.nema.org.au
Mansfield Multicultural Group is a social group which gathers on the first Wednesday of each month to celebrate cultural diversity and raise awareness of multiculturalism in the Mansfield
Mansfield Radio presents a variety of programs including local news and current affairs, quizzes and competitions and all types of music. Local schools participate in regular programs and a group of Yooralla clients present 3 hours of programs each week.
Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) come along and meet your local Mansfield fire team, find out what we do and talk to us about, fire fighting and planned burning. www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Victoria State Emergency Service a volunteer based emergency service that responds to floods, storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, search and rescue, and is the states largest road accident rescue provider. www.ses.vic.gov.au
Mansfield Golf Club from the novice to the experienced golfer. Offers golf lessons and Junior golf – learn to play program www.mansfieldgolfclub.com.au Mansfield Family History Group a non profit organisation encouraging the study of family history. Our focus is to cater for all in the Mansfield region, not only those with ancestral links but anyone interested in discovering their own family history.
Friends of Venilale is a Mansfield community organisation which supports the town of Venilale in Timor- Leste (East Timor) Mansfield Shire and Venilale signed a memorandum of understanding in 2005. Friends of Venilale supports Venilale by fundraising for projects involving education, tourism, and women's handicrafts.
Merton Landcare & History Group Merton Landcare provides advice to landholders on trees and understory planting as well as weed eradication. We carry out projects in tree planting, waterway protection. Merton History Group published Merton—A History and offers assistance with family history research and the history of ownership of local properties.
Up2Us Landcare through community action, helps to preserve, protect and enhance the biodiversity of both private and public land within the Shire. www.up2us.org.au
U3A Mansfield is a program of interest for retirees who enjoy extending their learning without the pressure of exams. It provides an opportunity to extend the brain and learn something more about the world in which we live, in an atmosphere of recreation and friendship.
CWA Mansfield Day and Night Groups we are ladies who get together for friendship and community service. Although fundraising is part of the CWA, is not our major focus. Throughout the year we have a lot of laughs doing a bit of craft, sharing stories around the table, trying to learn new crafts and learning more about our community www.cwaa.org.au/ Bonnie Doon Community Centre provides opportunities for local residents to enrich their social environment by making connections, building relationships and embracing diversity through social, educational and recreational activities. www.bonniedoon.net
Mansfield Uniting Church located on Highett Street Mansfield, Sunday Ser- vice at 9.30am and hall available for hire.
Jamieson Community Group the Jamieson Community Group are an active group of residents who along with local businesses of Jamieson and the other community groups such as The Historical Society, CFA, Fishing Club and Craft Ladies, proactively work to improve the beauty, facilities and social engagement of all the residents, holiday makers and visitors to our area. www.jamieson.org.au
Rural Australians for Refugees we are dedicated to the just and humane treatment of asylum seekers and refugees and we explore ways to support local refugees and their families and lobby Government for positive change around immigration policies.
Tolmie Sustainable Transport Group is volunteer community transport for locals by locals enabling Tolmie residents to travel to Mansfield or beyond with volunteer drivers. TOAST liaises with Red Cross to enable access to transport for medical appointments in Albury/Wodonga and Melbourne.
Tolmie Mechanics Institute and Rec Reserve are both wonderful resources for the local community and visitors alike to use for a range of activities. The hall can be hired for weddings and parties, while the reserve is available for camping, equestrian activities, local events, matches or just a lovely environment to walk the dog. www.tolmietimes.com
Mansfield Croquet Club successfully fosters fun and friendship together with instruction in golf croquet, a form of croquet which is strategic though easy to learn. "No teams, No Tournaments, No Trophies" ensures a happy-go-lucky club ethos at the Lord's Ground Mansfield on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Arts Council of Mansfield the Arts Council of Mansfield aims to develop, foster, facilitate and deliver events, programs and opportunities to expose our community to the Arts in all its forms - visual art, sculpture, literary arts, dance, theatre, music and glass art - through our exten- sive calendar of events. www.artsmansfield.com.au Mansfield Support Group for Children with Special Needs are a self-help group of family members of children with special needs. Funded to support families of children 0-18 we provide information and advocacy, identify and access services, improve community awareness, liaise with service providers and meet to share experiences socially.
Gabhaba Local Indigenous Network was established in 2012 to support local Aboriginal people to identify and address local issues. GLIN is a volunteer based, non incorporated and unfunded community group that encourages participation of non-indigenous people.
Mansfield Library & Friends membership gives you FREE access to over 3 million books, magazines, audio-books and DVDs. Digital resources include Ebooks, downloadable audiobooks and online resources. You can access FREE internet on Library computers and FREE wifi on your own portable device www.hclc.vic.gov.au.
Merrijig Public Hall is the centre of the Merrijig community. The hall was refurbished in 2009 with its excellent kitchen, is proving very popular with people seeking a venue for birthdays, dances, weddings, exercise classes and craft sessions www.merrijig.com.au
Mansfield Gymnastics Club gymnastics for all, located at the Mansfield Sporting Complex.
Mansfield & District Community Bank® dedicate a portion of profits made to our Sponsorship Program. We sponsor projects and activities that offer clear public benefit to our community, contributing to development in community welfare, environmental, health, education and arts or cultural areas. www.bendigobank.com.au/public/community/our-branches/mansfield
Bonnie Doon Football and Netball Club was established in 1885 and now consists of two senior football teams (60 players) and four Netball teams (45 play- ers), who compete in the Ovens and King Football League, Located at the Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve.
Valley Sport provides information, advice, support and club development opportunities to grass roots sport and recreation club www.valleysport.net.au/
Mansfield Bushwalking Club comprises a group of like-minded people who enjoy the great outdoors. We have regular walks of varying length and difficulty as well as social occasions. www.mansfieldbushwalking.com
Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society (MMuDS)—Play, Learn & Laugh MMUDS is a not for profit theatre company that has been bringing the performing arts to Mansfield for over 30 years. Affiliated organisations include the Mansfield and District Orchestra, Local Vocals and play reading group. www.mmuds.org.au
Lifeball aims to get people of all ages moving and exercising, with or without injuries, or getting over past procedures in a fun and safe environment by playing a form of walking netball called "Lifeball."
CFA Mansfield Fire Brigade volunteer fire brigade protecting the community from fires and other natural disasters in tandem with other emergency services. Also community awareness and education. www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Mansfield Shire Council Respectful Relationships Respectful Relationships working party which is linked to the Better Communities for Children Leadership Network.
Café Connect, FReeZA, Youth Engagement Program—Café Connect and the youth team will have a stall to display what is on offer via Café Connect, the FReeZA program and the Youth Engagement Program. Mansfield Shire Council provides a wide range of different services and programs to the community. Our services cover a broad range of areas including: aged care, sport and recreation, economic development, family youth and children, festivals and community events, planning, roads, waste and recycling, emergency management and local laws
Mansfield Mates is project utilising community volunteers to supports people experiencing mental health difficulties in the Mansfield region to reconnect with their community
Outreach Connections—SalvoCare Outreach Connections offers case management ser- vices to people over the age of eighteen who are homeless, or at risk of becoming home- less and who are not receiving support from other services.
Mansfield Integrated Health Services allied health professionals in Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Sleep Apnoea as well as small group exercise classes led by physical trainers to assist people to lose weight, improve their physical function and re- habilitate after surgery or illness. www.mansfieldclinic.com.au
Mansfield Community Cubby House provides quality long day care for children aged 3 months to 6 years, in a fun atmosphere of warmth and care. Rated by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development as Exceeding the National Quality Standards, we value the trust you place in us to care for and educate your child.
Mansfield Kindergarten is a community kindergarten where all children are provided a quality education within a safe, nurturing, stimulating and caring environment. The philosophy of our kindergarten is based on social constructivism.
Yooralla provides diverse services throughout the Hume region including accommodation, individual and group activities, respite and supported employment. The Mansfield campus offers activities including vocational training, numeracy, literacy, IT, independent living skills, art and sport. www.yooralla.com.au
Upper Murray Family Care Child First is a voluntary service that can provide you with an opportunity to discuss any family concerns, offer parenting advice and link you with education and support programs to enhance your family's relationships. www.umfc.com.au
North East Health Wangaratta is a leading Victorian healthcare service committed to providing high quality care for our community www.northeasthealth.org.au
A Third Hand Volunteers Inc. A third Hand is about working with other community groups using the expertise and experience of our members to help these groups achieve their goals.
Liberals for Indi providing information on government programs. Sophie Mirabella will be there to speak with people directly about their views and local issues www.sophiemirabella.com.au
North East Training we provide high quality first aid training in a friendly re- laxed environment. Our classes are nationally recognised and are in partnership with APL Group. Also coming soon the introduction of cake decorating classes as well.
Deakin Allen Marj Coombs Children’s Welfare Trust offers financial assistance to parents or guardians of children (up to 18 years of age) who are undergoing protracted medical treatment for illness, injury or disabilities & who live in the Local Government Area of Mansfield.
Monash University information on accessing university, direct entry or alternative access. Information on support available within the higher education sector. Scholarship and application process. ww.monash.edu
La Trobe University provide programs and pathways for students to aspire and enter tertiary education. www.latrobe.edu.au/ RMIT University will have a small stall with information about RMIT as well as information about some upcoming programs for Indigenous students. www.rmit.edu.au
Wodonga Institute of provides practical, hands-on training and education from certificate I to advanced diploma level across a range of industry areas. Providing a flexible learning environment many courses are offered on-campus as well as online. www.wodongatafe.edu.au
Defence Force Recruiting in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) of- fers recognised qualifications, great pay, ongoing job security and the opportunity for career advancement. You will develop personal qualities and professional skills that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Visit defencejobs.gov.au
Mansfield Line Dancing this is a great activity for social interaction and maintaining physical fitness for both males and females. No partner required. The only requirements are to enjoy yourselves and wear comfortable footwear.
4 Up Skilling is a Registered Training Organisation that aims to provide innovative solutions to your training needs at a local level. www.4upskilling.com.au/
Mansfield Bowls Club Inc. we welcome groups wanting to try out bowls, or individuals who want to give it a go. You can come along and help to keep yourself fit - our oldest player is 96! Children as young as 10 can play. You can join in social days, or play serious competitive bowls alongside some top class sports people.
Mansfield Tennis Association provides competition, social coaching and casual tennis for senior, adult and junior players. The club has 10 courts including 6 under lights, all mod-grass surface. Players of all ages and ability welcome.
Funding for this event was provided by the Central Hume Primary Care Partnership (CHPCP) The CHPCP is a partnership of hospitals, community health services, social service organisations and local governments all working together to plan and care for the health and wellbeing of communities in the Alpine, Benalla, Mansfield and Wangaratta local government areas (LGAs). The PCP (17 organisations) aims to strengthen collaboration and integration across sectors in order to: • maximise health and wellbeing outcomes • promote health equity • avoid unnecessary hospital presentations and admissions. Our current focus is on Diabetes, Healthy Eating, Aboriginal Health and Aged Care.
The Mansfield Do It Festival was organised by Mansfield Shire Council with the support of Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Neighbourhood House, Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. and The Victorian Government Department of Education and Training.
MANSFIELD DO IT! - STALL HOLDER INFORMATION KIT
ITEM DETAILS Date Wednesday 16 March 2016 Event set up Strictly Bump in from 12.30pm Bump out from 6.00pm Event times 2.00pm Festival commences 2.45pm Official proceedings 6.00pm finish Event venue Median strip High Street Mansfield Event managers Kirsten Lingard, Keira McDonagh and Georgia Parks Phone: 5775 8555 Email: [email protected] Mobile (on the day): 0407 316 099 Site office Event managers can be found at site office next to stage Site plan Attached and will also be available from Site Office The site plan could be subject to change. Exhibitors’ list Attached and will also be available from Site Office Program Attached and will also be available from Site Office Weather In the case of bad weather, the event will be postponed. Stallholders will be provided with 24 hours’ notice Make sure that you ‘slip, slap, slop’ Equipment All equipment must be provided by exhibitors. This includes tables, chairs, marquees, promotional materials etc must be provided by exhibitors. No Pegs to hold down marquees or banners (due to underground services) – sandbags/weights only. It is your responsibility to ensure your marquee and displays are secured against wind gusts. Site size Each site will be approximately 4m x 4m, unless it was specified that you require additional space. Power For the majority of stallholders no power is available. This is due to OH&S requirements for running leads and tagging and testing. If you have been granted a powered site please ensure that cables are treated appropriately and do not present a trip hazard. Please make sure devices such as laptops, ipads, phone etc that require power are charged prior to the event. In the case of emergency, there will be power available at the stage and cinema sites, but please do not rely on this. Parking See site map attached. Drop off areas for bump in and bump out area as marked. Please be considerate of other stallholders and minimise your time parked in these areas to 5 minutes. All day public parking is available behind Marks’ IGA, in Highett Street median strip and in Errill St. No vehicles are to be parked on the median strip Toilets Public toilets at located at roundabout on High Street and at the Botanic Park Traffic management High Street will remain open to traffic throughout the event, however, the two High Street "crossovers" in the event area will be closed to traffic between 1pm and 7pm to facilitate stall holders and improve public safety. Emergency plan In the event of an emergency evacuation please leave your stand, follow announcements and move quietly to the Muster Area in the public car parking area in Errill Street – as identified on site plan. Stage program and A program of events will run from the stage throughout the event. sound Rolf Koren will provide sound 2.00 – 2.45: Community performances 2.45 – 3.10: Official proceedings 3.10 – 6.00: Community performances Unmanned stalls Promotional materials can be left on unmanned stalls if a group is unable to provide volunteers on the day. You will need to make your own arrangements for delivering the materials, setting up your display and bumping out at the end of the day. Please ensure that brochures etc are secure and won’t blow away. Fundraising This is a free, inclusive community event. Please do not fundraise, hold raffles (unless entry is free) or sell food or drink. Social media Please use #mansfielddoit in any social media posts Food and drink A Third Hand Volunteers will be providing a free BBQ. We encourage you to purchase refreshments from local businesses. Evaluation Evaluation forms will be handed out during the event. Please take time to complete these as any feedback will be important to improve similar offerings in the future. This will help us to understand what worked well and what would contribute to an even better event. An electronic link will is also available for stall holders: Tips for engagement Do’s • Be friendly, courteous and approachable • Smile • Be confident • Add colour and movement to your stall to attract people. • Think about including engaging activities and opportunities to ‘have a go’ • Bring the right tools to the job • Be aware that there will be large cross section of audience from students to retirement age • Use clear communication • Use positive language • Make eye contact • Build a repour
Don’ts • Play on your phone • Work on other tasks – i.e. work & crosswords
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