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South Gippsland community update with autumn events, easter fun, drought resilience, community projects, and local opportunities

Join Food and Fibre Gippsland's Drought Resilience Workshop on 17 April in Leongatha to explore drought stages, preparedness actions and strengthen community resilience.

By news@gippsland - 11th April 2025 - Back to News

Join Food and Fibre Gippsland for an insightful workshop on Drought Resilience at the Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday 17 April! Facilitator Jenny O'Sullivan will guide participants in identifying strengths and opportunities to support South Gippsland communities in preparing for and maintaining resilience to drought. Gain valuable knowledge about the different stages of drought and learn how to identify effective drought preparedness actions. Register via Food & Fibre Gippsland website.

Join Food and Fibre Gippsland's Drought Resilience Workshop to explore practical ways South Gippsland communities can prepare for future droughts

South Gippsland school holidays

South Gippsland is buzzing with a variety of events and activities for families to enjoy. From local markets to art exhibitions, there's something for everyone. Activities:

ArtCubes at Venus Bay

• This weekend (Saturday 12 April) enjoy the outdoor cinema at the ArtCubes
• Explore local artists' work

Leongatha Library

• School Holiday Movie Days at the Leongatha Library
• Today at 1.30pm
• Thursday 17 April at 1.30pm

Wildlife in Sandy Point

• Activities and session for children on Saturday 12 April form 11.00am at the Sandy Point Community Centre
• Coal Creek Tours: Step back into the era of South Gippsland's coal mining heritage with a guided tour of the Park. Saturday 12 April at 10.30am and 12.30pm

South Gippsland is packed with family fun these holidays - art, movies, wildlife, crafts, skate demos, and Easter celebrations await!

Learn to Skate

• The Rumble Roadshow will be at Mirboo North on Monday 14 April for live demonstrations and lessons

Easter Craft Session

• Get creative at the Leongatha Library on Monday 14 April from 10.30am

Charlie Brown's Free Family Fun Day

• Compete in a sandcastle building competition followed by an Easter Egg scramble at Waratah Bay on Saturday 19 April

Eggcelent Easter Fun

• Free event at Pearl Park in Foster on Saturday 19 April

Easter in the Park

• Celebrate Easter on Saturday 19 April at McIndoe Park, Leongatha

Easter Egg Hunt at Coal Creek

• Ready, set, go! Collect as many eggs as you can at Coal Creek on Sunday 20 April

Shop local

During these school holidays, we encourage everyone to support and shop local. Here are some budget-friendly ways to do so:

• Visit Local Markets: Enjoy fresh produce and unique handmade items at local farmers markets
• Dine at Local Cafes and Restaurants: Treat your family to a meal at a local eatery.
• Explore Local Attractions: Visit parks, galleries, and community events.
• Buy Local Gifts: Purchase gifts and souvenirs from local shops.
• Supporting local businesses not only helps our community thrive but also keeps our economy strong

We hope you have wonderful and safe school holidays! For more information, proceed to Visit South Gippsland website.

Support local this school holidays - shop markets, dine out, explore attractions, and buy local gifts to strengthen our community and economy

What's on South Gippsland

H3: Exhibitions at Coal Creek

Head on over to Coal Creek these school holidays to explore South Gippsland creative arts scene. Hidden Ecology by the Toora Arts Networks and Spin a Yarn by the Coal Creek Spinners, promises to ignite your imagination and creative spark. The Coal Creek Spinners are also hosting a live demonstration, Spin a Yarn, where visitors are invited to watch the creative process in motion throughout the day. This demonstration will be taking place on:

• Friday 2 May
• 10.00am to 3.00pm

While at Coal Creek, be sure to meander through the Park and revel in our local heritage. For more information, head to Visit South Gippsland website.

School Holidays: Learn to Skate

The Rumble Roadshow Victoria - The Rumble Roadshow is coming to Mirboo North these school holidays (Monday 14 April). Head on over to the Mirboo North SkatePark and watch live skateboarding demos, learn to skate and be part of giveaways. This is a free event, but we encourage everyone to register so they don't miss out! Register via Rumble Roadshow website.

Easter Egg Hunt at Coal Creek

The Lion's Club of Korumburra is bringing the Easter Bunny to Coal Creek this Easter Sunday (20 April). Grab your tickets and enjoy a family fun filled day of Easter egg hunting, live entertainment and a sausage sizzle. Register via trybooking website.

Southern Lights Festival

The Southern Lights Festival is returning to Coal Creek this winter!

Head on down to Korumburra on Saturday 7 June for an evening of lights, music, food and fire.

The festival will be one for the whole family to enjoy. Grab your tickets at the Southern Lights Festival website.

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Discover South Gippsland’s creative arts scene these school holidays with exhibitions, live demos, and local heritage at Coal Creek

Your community

Self Advocacy Expo

Join New Wave and Yooralla at the Self Advocacy Expo! The Self Advocacy Expo is taking place on Tuesday 29 April from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Leongatha Memorial Hall. This event is an excellent opportunity for community members to learn about self-advocacy groups and connect with local service providers.

One of the highlights of this year's expo will be a special performance by participants from Yooralla, showcasing their talents and contributions. Whether you are already involved in self-advocacy or looking for ways to get started, this expo offers something for everyone, visit New Wave Gippsland Self Advocacy Facebook page.

South Coast Community Leadership Program

A group of participants from South Coast Community Leadership Program are working together on a project called "Shine Online". They are all community members and volunteers themselves - and their project is about making marketing and promotion easier for community groups.

Shine Online is a project supporting local, volunteer-led community groups to help build their confidence in digital marketing - especially using simple videos and social media.

To help the group understand your experiences, they have created a short survey. Your feedback will help shape a free, practical program launching soon. To take the survey, head to South Gippsland website.

Impound Vehicle - Notice of Sale

Council impounded the following vehicle on Wednesday 19 March from Princes Street, Korumburra in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989. Car Details:

• Colour - Silver
• Year - 2005
• Make - Holden
• Body Type - Sedan
• Registration Number - UWM317

As this vehicle has not been collected and relevant fees paid within 14 days of impoundment, the vehicle is now offered for sale to the public. Offers marked "Abandoned Vehicle" and addressed to the Coordinator Community Safety are hereby invited for the purchase and removal from council of the aforementioned abandoned vehicle.

Offers close at 2.00pm on 25 April 2025 and are to be either posted to South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha VIC 3953 or emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au on or before the said time and date. The vehicle can be viewed by appointment with the Community Safety team on 5662 9200. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Community engagement

EOI Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

We are seeking community members to join the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Committee addresses access and inclusion issues, promotes equity, and develops the Access and Inclusion Action Plan. Meetings are held monthly in Leongatha, with an online option available.

If you are passionate about making South Gippsland more accessible and inclusive, we encourage you to apply at the South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Community training

Sustainable Living Series (Renew)

Join us for a number of exciting FREE webinars about sustainable living! Learn practical tips and tricks to reduce your carbon footprint and create a greener future for our region. Upcoming Sessions:

• Designing for Resilience - Thursday 24 April from 6.00pm.

To join the Sustainable Living Series (Renew), visit South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid training is now available for booking on council's website. This training equips participants with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of mental health issues in young people, providing crucial support and guidance. If this training would benefit you in your career or volunteer position, we encourage you to consider participating.

Additionally, refresher courses are available for those whose certificates are nearing expiration (certificates are valid for three years). This is a great opportunity to stay updated and continue supporting youth mental health in our community. Head to the South Gippsland Shire Council website to book your spot today!

Pictures from South Gippsland Shire Council website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com