Putting Locals First

Why put locals first?

When the Victorian Nationals talk about ‘Putting Locals First’, we’re not referring to some empty campaign slogan. We’re talking about practical grassroots action to help tackle the economic and social challenges facing our regional communities.

Local communities in Gippsland have felt their fair share of these challenges over the past year.

The devastating summer bushfires and the global economic downturn have taken their toll on local families. As well as trying to rebuild after the fires, lower tourist numbers and a slowing economy have meant local businesses and jobs have been under strain.

That’s why the Victorian Nationals have taken practical action and kick-started the ‘Putting Locals First’ campaign.

Simply speaking, Putting Locals First is about investing in your community. When you buy goods and services locally, your money stays in your local area. It protects local jobs and allows local businesses to grow and create more jobs.

It’s common sense and is fast gaining momentum in local communities. More and more people are shopping locally, taking a local short break and getting behind local sporting and community clubs.

In return local families are reaping the rewards of saving money on travel costs and receiving personalised follow up service from someone in their own area.

It’s a practical step we can all take to create jobs and generate wealth in our region.

Help local businesses and get free stuff too!

You can help the Putting Locals First campaign by sending these postcards promoting our region to friends and family and invite them to visit South Gippsland.

Or next time you go to your local supermarket, take along a Putting Locals First bag to remind everyone of the importance of shopping locally.

To pick up your free postcards and shopping bags, just fill out the form below and we’ll pop it in the mail! Alternatively you can drop into Peter’s office at 54B Cunninghame St, Sale.