![]() Linda Bilkowski, president of the Cobble Hill Women’s Institute, said Giles has devoted her life to the community in Cobble Hill. Giles has also worked tirelessly over many years to have the former Highways Works Yard donated to the Cobble Hill community, which resulted in the creation of the Cobble Hill Commons. RELATED STORY: SOUTH COWICHAN ROTARY CLUB RECEIVES $17,000 FROM BIKING GROUP She’s also been instrumental in many other projects in the Cobble Hill community, including the revitalization of Train Station Park, the creation of Bike Park, the revitalization and relocation of the Cenotaph and the creation of Liberation Park. ![]() Giles also does all the meal planning and is the main cook for South Cowichan Seniors, which provides healthy meals to seniors, and has served as president of the South Cowichan Rotary Club. Giles is the secretary at the Farmer’s Institute in which she has a wide range of responsibilities, and was the founding trustee of the Braithwaite Estates Improvement District, a local water purveyor providing water to 275 homes in Cobble Hill, and is currently a trustee on that board. RELATED STORY: COBBLE HILL FARMERS INSTITUTE DECLARES FAIR A “GREAT SUCCESS” ![]() She was on the management teams of three major events in the Cowichan Valley including serving as secretary of the North American Indigenous Games in 2008, president of the BC Seniors’ Games in 2005, and in 2017, she co-chaired the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Giles moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1974 and became a school trustee before she was voted in as the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s director for Cobble Hill, a role in which she served for 15 years, as well as a period as chair of the CVRD. Giles, who was nominated by the Cobble Hill Women’s Institute, received the award from Donna Jack, president of the SVIDWI, at a luncheon in Cobble Hill Hall on Oct. ![]() “Through measures such as an expansion in the age of eligibility, from 1 July 2023, the Government will deliver enhanced reciprocal pathways for young UK and Australian passport holders to live and work in each country.Long-time community activist Gerry Giles is the 2022 recipient of the South Vancouver Island District Women’s Institute’s Rural Woman of the Year Award. The new arrangements will complement medium and longer-term efforts to address domestic skill deficits through education, training and sectoral reform in Australia.” “The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement reflects the Government’s commitment to diversifying trade and easing cost-of-living pressures for Australians. “The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement will not only deliver significant benefits to Australia’s economy and strengthen an already close relationship with the UK, but also increase opportunities for young Australians and UK citizens to live and work in each country. extend their YMS visa for a third year if they choose.This is a five year increase from the current maximum age of 30 years inclusive and be able to apply for a YMS visa between the ages of 18 and 35 years inclusive.From 31 January 2024 Australian passport holders will:.Similarly, for Australian passport holders who apply for the UK’s YMS, the new arrangements will also see an increase in the eligible age range and the ability to stay in the UK for up to three years. ![]() From 1 July 2024, UK passport holders will be eligible to be granted Working Holiday visas up to a total of three years without having to meet any specified work requirements.This is a five year increase from the current maximum age of 30 years inclusive. From 1 July 2023, UK passport holders will be able to apply for a Working Holiday visa between the ages of 18 and 35 years inclusive.Today the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force, commencing new arrangements under Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program and the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS).įor UK passport holders who apply for Australia’s Working Holiday visa, the new arrangements will see an increase in the eligible age range and removal of specified work requirements. The Australian Government is delivering enhanced pathways for young Australians and UK passport holders to live and work in each country. Joint media release with Senator the Hon Don Farrell ![]()
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