Gannawarra Children's Service

The Gannawarra Shire is located in the Loddon Murray region of Victoria, just a three hour drive from Melbourne. The major regional centres of Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill are approximately one hour away by road. It is home to the towns of Cohuna, Koondrook, Kerang, Lalbert, Leitchville, Murrabit and Quambatook and many equally proud and vibrant outlying communities. The climate and landscape of Gannawarra is ideal for a wide range of agricultural, cultural, industrial and recreational activities. The Shire is one of Victoria¿s most diverse agricultural areas. Agricultural activities include cropping dairy, horticulture and viticulture. Services We Offer Gannawarra has a thriving and diverse local economy serviced by local businesses. Gannawarra has a strong local workforce of 8,671 people. Some of the major employment categories of people who work in the Gannawarra Shire include: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing (29.1%) Retail Trade (11.3%) Manufacturing (9.2%) Health Care and Social Assistance (9%) Construction (6.1%) Education and Training (5.4%) Tourism In the Gannawarra shire visitors can choose from the many freshwater lakes, the Murray River or the Gunbower Creek to create a unique holiday... close to nature, close to water. Be sure to visit the many towns across the region, all with their appealing qualities and welcoming hospitality. Then add beautiful golf courses, red gum sawmills, quality furniture manufacturers, diverse shopping centres and special places of interest which make the Gannawarra shire an idyllic area to visit. Enjoy the change of pace and the opportunity to get close to nature. There is no time to hurry...just time to relax and have fun! Why Choose Us? Gannawarra is a great place to live – with an exciting blend of both country and pristine bushlands, parks and waterways, to thriving activity centres, restaurants, and cafes. Council provides over 100 services for residents, businesses and community groups, from the early years - maternal and child health and family services, through to retirement and seniors activities. Services are also available to support new businesses, maintenance of roads, footpaths and drains, waste collection, youth services, libraries, sportsgrounds, arts programs, festivals and more.