Community Input Needed - Have Your Say
Published on 02 April 2026
Hindmarsh Shire Council has recently reviewed and made amendments to three Council policies, and is also looking at entering into a new lease with Ambulance Victoria at the Rainbow Recreation Reserve for the use of the Rainbow Ambulance Station building.
Before any decisions are made on these items, Council would like to hear from the community and allow them the opportunity to have their say.
Procurement Policy
A comprehensively revised Procurement Policy was adopted in 2025, and after reviewing risks relating to related party procurement and having implemented the Policy operationally for several months, some amendments are proposed.
To read more about the proposed changes to this policy and to provide your feedback, visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/procurement-policy-march-2026-review.
Please provide your feedback by 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Public Interest Disclosure Policy
The Public Interest Disclosure Policy has been reviewed against legislation and with organisation context to ensure ongoing relevance and reliability. Minor administrative changes to wording for clarity and the addition of further detail in definition of improper conduct for consistency with the Public Interest Disclosure Act (2012) have been made.
There have been no changes which significantly alter the intent of the existing policy.
To read more about the proposed changes to this policy and to provide your feedback, visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/public-interest-disclosure-policy.
Please provide your feedback by 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Fraud Prevention and Control Policy
The Fraud Prevention and Control Policy has been reviewed and expanded with the addition of a dedicated section for evidence of completion or enrolment in study in the Fraud Prevention Plan. Other minor administrative changes have been made to reflect role or title changes.
To read more about the proposed changes to this policy and to provide your feedback, visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/fraud-prevention-and-control-policy.
Please provide your feedback by 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Intention to Enter into a Lease at Rainbow Recreation Reserve (Rainbow Ambulance Station)
As per the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s own Community Engagement Policy, Council is required to undertake a community engagement process before entering into new leases with a term of 10 or more years.
Council intends to enter into a new lease with Ambulance Victoria for the Rainbow Ambulance Station, located within the Rainbow Recreation Reserve.
Ambulance Victoria has utilised this facility for a number of years and plays an important role in the region’s emergency response efforts. Due to this, Council will be applying for the maximum available term for this lease: 21 years.
Council is seeking submissions from members of the community on Council's intention to enter into this lease. To make a submission, visit www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/intention-to-enter-into-lease-at-rainbow-recreation-reserve.
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
For more information, please contact Council on 03 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer