Community News

What is Learning for Life?

The Learning for Life program is a partnership between your family and The Smith Family to support their children’s education and increase their chances of success at school.

Please refer to the attachments below for further information about the program. 

Nippers Registration is open for our upcoming season!! 

Go to our website, click on Nippers and follow the steps… and please fill out the Jotform in the links below.

Registration link - 

https://lakesentrancesurflifesaving.us14.list-manage.com/...

Website link -

https://lakesentrancesurflifesaving.org.au/#

2025 Youth Art Prize

Entries for the 2025 Youth Art Prize opened on Friday 4 July – a vibrant competition that celebrates and empowers young artists across the region.

East Gippsland Shire Council invites creatives aged 12 to 25 to share their vision, talent, and unique voice through art. Whether it’s a sketch, a sculpture, a photograph, or a digital design, all mediums are welcome in this inclusive celebration of creativity.

Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or refining your next portfolio piece, the Youth Art Prize is your chance to be seen, heard, and become part of something inspiring.

To submit your application, visit: eastgippsland.smartygrants.com.au/YAP25 and get ready to let your creativity shine. 

Key Dates:

Entries open: 4 July 2025

Entries close: 1 October 2025 at 5pm

Awards Night: 16 October 2025

Exhibition: 16 – 26 October 2025

Youth Makers Market- November 22nd

Please note, the date for the Youth Makers Market has changed.