Community Notices

Junior Driver Training

The Maffra & District Car Club is hosting another of their Junior Driver Training days on the 13th September 2026.

These events are designed to teach 12 to 17 year old’s Basic Car Control skills in a controlled environment.

The drivers have an instructor with them at all times. Instructors & Vehicles are supplied by the Maffra Car Club.

Entry forms are required & the event is open to the first 30 entrants. Entry forms are available on the Website. madcc.com.au ( Junior development program )

Or for further information,

Contact Chris Clark 0409 007 628

🚗Free Driving Lesson for Learner Drivers

With the September school holidays approaching, families with learner drivers are encouraged to take advantage of the myLearners Free Lesson program.

The program provides learner drivers with the opportunity to have a free professional driving lesson alongside their supervising driver. It's a great way for learners and supervisors to build safer, more confident driving habits together.

The lesson can help both learners and supervising drivers get practical guidance and make the most of their supervised driving practice.

Find out more and book your free lesson:

https://mylearnersdrive.com.au/

We encourage our school community to share this opportunity with learner drivers and their parents or supervising drivers ahead of the school holidays.

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Drive safe. Learn safe. Stay safe.🚗

ANIMAL AID GIPPLSAND

Many cats and dogs in Wellington Shire go missing each year, and sadly, not all of them find their way home.

This initiative aims to increase the number of lost pets that are safely reunited with their families as quickly as possible. By providing this service free of charge, we hope to support pet owners and families across Wellington Shire and make it easier for lost animals to be identified and returned home.

As part of this campaign, Wellington Shire will be offering free registration for cats, helping give more lost cats the best possible chance of being quickly reunited with their owners.

Thanks to the Neighbourhood Houses across the Wellington Shire who be hosting the sessions, which run from 10am to 2pm. No appointment is necessary. For safety, dogs must be on leads and cats in carriers. Please bring ID in order to complete the relevant paperwork.

SAVER PLUS

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training in Maffra

Do you live, work, volunteer or spend time with young people aged 12-25?

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) equips adults with the skills and confidence to recognise when a young person may be experiencing a mental health problem,

start supportive conversations and connect them with appropriate help.

Thanks to Live4Life Wellington and Maffra & District Community Bank, this nationally recognised training is completely free for community members.

Session 1: Friday 9 October 2026 | 10am-5pm

Session 2: Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 10am-5pm

Location: Exhibition Room, Maffra Library

Learn practical skills to support young people

Increase your confidence in having mental health conversations

Gain accreditation in Youth Mental Health First Aid

Places are limited, so secure your spot today!