Projects & Plans

Community Engagement Project

Background:

Ouyen Inc is a volunteer community organisation first formed in 1997 after the local council amalgamation process saw Ouyen become part of the Mildura Rural City Council. This volunteer group has worked to represent Ouyen and to create social, economic and environmental opportunity for the benefit of the community in partnership with Council, State and Federal government and where possible with private commercial entities.

The Project:

Iluka and their partnering contractors have contributed to a fund pool known as the Community Engagement Project which will be administered by Ouyen Inc under a predetermined set of guidelines as established by Iluka in consultation with their legal representatives Finlaysons.

The purpose of the fund is to provide opportunity for Ouyen based community groups to pursue sustainable projects which benefit the community and provide a legacy of the endeavours of Iluka and their partnering contractors as to their contribution to the community of Ouyen.

The funds will be used for projects by any sporting, social, arts, education or lifestyle club or group, that meets the defined criteria, to apply for a portion of the funds for projects which are sustainable, enhance the community's opportunity socially, economically or environmentally and which can be identified as a legacy of the mineral sands mining operation.

For more information contact Scott Anderson on 0400 878 316.

Applications are assessed by an independent committee represented by non-Ouyen Inc members. The independent committee will be responsible for ensuring the established guidelines are met and that final approval is gained by Iluka.

Applications can be addressed to : Ouyen Inc, PO Box 168 OUYEN VIC 3490

The Community Engagement Project is administered in good faith by volunteers for volunteers. A review of progress, success or otherwise at the end of each funding round will be conducted. Community support will determine the continuity of the project.

For Guidelines and more application details

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OUYEN INC

REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY, CREATING OUR FUTURE

Other plans available for viewing are the Ouyen Structure Plan and the Urban Design Advice available at Ouyen Service Centre

Ouyen Inc Constitution

Incorporation Model Rules

Ouyen Inc Certificate of Incorporation

Australia Day Awards

Each year, Ouyen celebrates the individuals and groups who make a valuable contribution to our community through the Australia Day Awards.

The awards are presented at the annual Australia Day Breakfast, hosted by the Ouyen Lions Club, with support from Ouyen Inc.

Award Categories

John Hickmott Memorial Citizenship Award

Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Ouyen and district through community service, volunteering and leadership.

Ouyen Lions Club Junior Citizenship Award (24 and under)

Recognises a young person who demonstrates community spirit, leadership and a positive contribution to Ouyen and district.

Ouyen Inc. Group / Event of the Year Award

Recognises a local group or event that has made a significant positive contribution to the community.

Nominations

Know someone who deserves recognition? We encourage you to nominate them!

Nominations generally open in November and close in January.

Nomination forms are available online (see below) or in person at the Ouyen Service Centre (79 Oke Street, Ouyen).

Online Nomination Forms

Citizenship Awards — [Link coming soon]
Group / Event of the Year — [Link coming soon]

For announcements and updates, visit the Ouyen Inc. Facebook page.

Previous Award Winners

We proudly recognise our past Australia Day Award recipients and thank them for their contributions to our community.

[Year] Award Recipients

Citizenship Award: [Name]
Junior Citizenship Award: [Name]
Group / Event of the Year: [Group or event]

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