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Warragul Youth Theatre

Gippsland Randes Roller Derby

Food Relief Survey

Asthma Week

1–7 September is Asthma Week, and this year Asthma Australia is shining a spotlight on the connection between women's hormones and asthma. Did you know hormones can affect asthma? For many women, symptoms can change during their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, yet this connection is often overlooked. Around 1 in 5 Australian women live with asthma. Overall, women are twice as likely as men to be hospitalised for asthma, and many go years without recognising that their symptoms could be connected to hormonal changes. Understanding this connection can help women recognise when their asthma isn't well controlled and seek the support they need. This Asthma Week, Asthma Australia is encouraging women to learn how hormones can influence asthma, monitor changes in their symptoms throughout different life stages, and speak with their healthcare professional if their asthma changes or worsens. By increasing awareness of the unique challenges women face, we can help more women understand their asthma, access the care they deserve and breathe easier. Learn more at asthmaweek.org.au.

Latrobe Neighbourhood Policing Forum

St Vincent de Paul Society Soup Van

Australian Masters Disc Golf Coming to Mathison Park

Masters-aged disc golfers from across Victoria will soon be heading to Churchill, with the Australian Masters Disc Golf (AMDG) bringing the Victorian Masters Series to Mathison Park Disc Golf Course on Saturday, September 5.

The Victorian Masters Series is a friendly, state-wide competition designed specifically for players aged 40 and over, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all skill levels.

The event will showcase the recently installed Mathison Park Disc Golf Course, which has quickly become a valuable new recreational asset for the Churchill community. Developed in collaboration with Latrobe City Council and VicHealth, with ongoing support from the Friends of Mathison Park volunteer group, the disc golf course has been designed to cater for both beginners and experienced players. Free to play, the course offers a fun and accessible way to enjoy the outdoors, while adding another exciting attraction to the park for locals and visitors alike.

Between rounds of the Victorian Masters Series, AMDG will host a free “Come and Try” session from 11.30 am to 1.00 pm at Mathison Park. The session is open to people of all ages and abilities, providing the perfect opportunity for anyone who has been curious about disc golf to give it a go. Experienced players will be on hand to provide discs, basic instruction and guidance throughout the session. Easy to learn, affordable and suitable for the whole family, disc golf is a great way to combine fun, fitness and community.

For more information about the Victorian Masters Series, the free Come and Try session, or Australian Masters Disc Golf Incorporated, visit amdgi.au.

Gippy Girls Can

GippSport is excited to celebrate Gippy Girls Can Month throughout September 2026, a region-wide initiative encouraging women and girls across Gippsland to get active in ways that are welcoming, inclusive, and completely pressure-free.

Throughout September, a wide range of activities and events will be delivered across all Gippsland Local Government Areas. These opportunities are designed to be beginner-friendly and either free or low-cost, making it easier for women and girls of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to participate.

Whether someone has been thinking about trying a new activity, wants to build confidence, connect with others in their community, or simply find a fun way to be active, Gippy Girls Can Month offers something for everyone.

To view the full range of activities and events happening across Gippsland, visit: https://gippygirlscan.com.au/opportunities/

Vaccination Catch-Up Sessions

Latrobe City Council

Parking and Road Safety Reminder

With the term underway, we would like to remind families of the importance of road safety and appropriate parking around our school. From 28 January, Local Laws officers in conjunction with Victoria Police have been conducting patrols around schools during pick-up and drop-off times, focusing on speeding, mobile phone use, and parking compliance. We kindly ask all parents and carers to adhere to all road rules, observe parking restrictions, and drive with care to help keep our school community safe. Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support.

Smile Squad

Would you like to access free dental care for your child(ren)?

Did you know the Victorian Government funds a free school dental program called Smile Squad? For more details about the program visit: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/smile-squad

Smile Squad isn’t visiting your school right now, but you can still access this high-quality service, completely free of charge.

You can visit Latrobe Community Health Service at their community dental clinic. Please contact the team at any time on 1800 242 696 to book an appointment. Just let them know you would like to book a Smile Squad appointment.

You can use the QR code below to give consent for your child to be seen as a Smile Squad patient.

myLearners Free Driving Lesson

Help your learner get on the road with a free driving lesson!

The myLearners Free Driving Lesson program offers a FREE 60-minute Lesson with a professional driving instructor for learners aged 16–19 who have completed 10–30 hours of driving practice. The lesson is taken alongside their supervising driver, helping both the learner and supervisor build safer, more confident driving habits together.

This program supports families by making the learning experience more positive and less stressful. It aims to reduce crash risks for young drivers, strengthen supervising skills, and encourage safer driving behaviours early on all at no cost to participants.

Find out more go to - https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/

Foster Care with VACCA

Victoria is currently experiencing a shortage of foster carers. Has your family considered making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

Latrobe Urgent Care Unit

The Latrobe Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) has be renamed and is now known as the Latrobe Urgent Care Clinic (UCC).

This is a name change only; the current service offering and operating hours remain the same. The newly-named Latrobe UCC will continue to provide GP-led care for those in need of urgent care but not an emergency response. It will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm, at 42-44 Fowler Street, Moe.

If you wish to promote your sporting club, community group or non-for-profit organisation in our school newsletter please email kurnai.co@education.vic.gov.au