Avon South Australia

12/10/2026

Reminder Upcoming Event

🌟 Free Community Information Day 🌟

You’re warmly invited to join us for a
🔴Red, 🟡Yellow & 🟢Green Lunch
on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12 noon at the Avon Complex.

Come along for a friendly lunch and an informative session with Balaklava Police, who will talk about:

🚗 Road and traffic changes that have taken place since we first got our licences
📱 Scams on mobile phones and the internet — including tips to help keep yourself safe

It’s a great opportunity to catch up with others, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn something useful along the way.

We’d love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕛 12 noon
📍 Avon Complex

RSVP by 20 October to:
Helen: 0419 819 420
Jill: 8867 1127

Come along, bring a friend and enjoy a great community day together! 😁

02/10/2026

🌟 Free Community Information Day 🌟

You’re warmly invited to join us for a
🔴Red, 🟡Yellow & 🟢Green Lunch
on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12 noon at the Avon Complex.

Come along for a friendly lunch and an informative session with Balaklava Police, who will talk about:

🚗 Road and traffic changes that have taken place since we first got our licences
📱 Scams on mobile phones and the internet — including tips to help keep yourself safe

It’s a great opportunity to catch up with others, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn something useful along the way.

We’d love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026
🕛 12 noon
📍 Avon Complex

RSVP by 20 October to:
Helen: 0419 819 420
Jill: 8867 1127

Come along, bring a friend and enjoy a great community day together! 😁

26/06/2026

UPDATE: South Australia has recorded its first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a vagrant migratory seabird found on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Report sick or dead birds or other animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.

For the latest information visit birdflu.gov.au. For more information on bird flu preparedness in SA, visit pir.sa.gov.au/avian-influenza.

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Avian influenza, also known as 'bird flu', is a virus that can cause illness and death in poultry, wild birds, and some mammals.

While two cases have been detected in Western Australia, there are currently no confirmed cases in South Australia and no detections in poultry anywhere in Australia. Even so, it’s important to stay aware to help protect SA from H5 bird flu.

If you see sick or dead birds or other animals, avoid touching them. Instead, take a photo or video, note the location, and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline:

📞 1800 675 888
🌐 birdflu.gov.au

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4w1Qf6M

26/06/2026

🚨 Reminder for Sheep & Goat Producers 🚨

The South Australian Government's Electronic Identification (eID) Essential Equipment Rebate for Producers closes at 5:00pm on 30 June 2026.

If you're planning to purchase eligible eID equipment, now is the time to ensure your application is submitted before the deadline.

✅ Essential Equipment Rebate
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/primary-industries/sheep-and-goat-eid-implementation-essential-equipment-rebate-producers

✅ eID Tag Discounts & Other Rebates Still Available
https://pir.sa.gov.au/animal-management/livestock-movement/eid-sheep-and-goats/eid-resources-and-support/funding-and-rebates-for-eid

Don't miss out on available funding to support your transition to eID compliance.

Please share with fellow producers who may benefit.

26/06/2026

🌾 Rural Youth Bursary - Applications Close 13/7/26 🌾

Are you passionate about making a difference in your rural community?

If you're 18–30 years old, working in a rural community and looking to further your career, this is your opportunity!

The Agricultural Bureau of South Australia, proudly supported by PIRSA, is offering a $5,000 Rural Youth Bursary to help a young South Australian:
✅ Undertake further study
✅ Complete a study tour
✅ Develop a project that will strengthen rural communities

This bursary is designed to support passionate young people who are committed to building a stronger future for agriculture and regional South Australia.

https://mcusercontent.com/f6cd0f357271fd544d4df033b/files/83603379-e2b9-6ebb-069f-148b6cae8e49/PIRSA_Rural_Youth_Bursary_2026_Application_FINAL.pdf

⏰ Applications close 5:00pm, Monday 13 July 2026 – don't miss your chance!

For application details or enquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0493 100 386

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02/03/2026

⛑️Save A Life ⛑️
Defibrillators are now installed around the region including Avon. Unfortunate incidents can happen anywhere, at any time.
Are you informed on how to use a defibrillator should it be required?

❣️Free Familiarisation Evening❣️
To help familiarise members of the community with the use of a defibrillator, under the guidance of a professional.
It is important that all community members are aware of this life saving device and feel comfortable in being able to use it at the time of an emergency. Avon is isolated from medical assistance, and this may be the only chance one has, so we urge you and family members and the wider community to take this opportunity to attend.
👍When :- Friday 6th March 2026.
👍Start Time:-6pm
👍Where:- Avon District Hall
👍Free:- Light tea and cuppa available
👍Cans of Drink for Sale.
👍Booking appreciated for catering Ph. 88671127 or 0419819420

EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

29/01/2026

📣 Essentials Day – Balaklava is coming up!
Join us on Wednesday 4 February 2026, from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Balaklava Town Hall, for a one‑stop community event bringing local services together under one roof. No bookings needed — just drop in!
You'll be able to connect face‑to‑face with a wide range of local organisations offering support, information, and services across health, families, employment, community wellbeing and more.
🌭 Free sausage sizzle on the day!

11/11/2025

The community are advised that the Department of Defence is undertaking testing near Port Wakefield affecting the waters in Gulf St Vincent during November.

The activities will be conducted during the day and will involve the firing of flares.

Activity dates and hours include:

0800 – 1600 – Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, 2025
0800 – 1600 – Monday 17 to Friday 21 November, 2025

Flares may be visible to the public from Port Wakefield Highway and other surrounding Gulf St Vincent communities during the hours of testing.

Police urge the community to be mindful that flare sightings in the area may be as a result of the defence activity.

In an emergency contact triple-zero (000).