The AAI committee has expressed a long-standing desire for an online presence and received a 2023/24 Community Strengthening grant from Strathbogie Shire Council to assist.
Once the online content is finalised, the committee plans to engage a website designer to bring the website to fruition.
AAI secretary Helen Gwilliam said the group had already chosen a domain name and had started contacting local organisations and businesses about the project.
“Avenel Active previously published the Avenel Welcomes Newcomers booklet to provide residents with community information, and this project will help the group to move online and reach more people,” she said.
“Our plan is to make the website a go-to source for information about Avenel, its local organisations, associations and all our sporting clubs, as well as some links to council and local emergency information.
“Additionally, we aim to provide a platform for local businesses to showcase details of their services and contacts.
“We would love to hear from more Avenel-based organisations, clubs and businesses who would like to be represented on the website.”
You can do that by emailing avenelactiveinc@gmail.com
Council administrator Peter Stephenson said it was fantastic to see groups such as Avenel Active Inc benefit from the grants program.
“Council is pleased to be able to fund important projects such as these through our Community Grants Program,” he said.
For more information about council’s grants program, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-funding/
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