KSC STUDENTS TAKE ACTION

HELPING LOCAL COMMUNITY

Korumburra Students Take Action for Community Wellbeing Food Drive Supporting Milpara Community House and Local Families in Need

Students from Korumburra Secondary College are making a real difference in their community through a powerful show of compassion and initiative. As part of their Personal Development Skills unit in the VCE VM (Victorian Pathways Certificate) program, Year 11 and 12 students launched a food drive to support Milpara Community House’s food relief program — collecting non-perishable food items to help locals experiencing food insecurity.

The student-led initiative formed part of an assessment task titled “Community Action: Supporting Wellbeing Through Food Relief”, designed to develop leadership, planning, and community engagement skills. Over a four-week period, students planned, promoted, and carried out the food collection campaign across the school, demonstrating a deep commitment to the health and wellbeing of their local community.

"Our class recognised that food insecurity is a growing issue in our area, and we wanted to do something practical to help," said one student. "Milpara already does so much for people in need, so we knew we could make a difference by supporting them."

The campaign included eye-catching posters, school announcements, decorated collection boxes, and social media outreach to encourage donations. Staff and students across all year levels responded generously, with boxes of tinned food, pasta, rice, cereal, and other staples quickly filling up.

Personal Development Skills teacher Stacie Witton praised the students for their initiative and teamwork. "This project gave students the opportunity to apply real-world skills while supporting an important cause. They learned how to plan, promote and carry out a project that has genuine community impact."

The food drive culminated in a delivery of donations to Milpara Community House, where staff expressed heartfelt appreciation for the students’ contribution. The food will now be distributed to individuals and families facing hardship in Korumburra and the surrounding areas.

Milpara Community House is located at Korumburra Community Hub, 15 Little Commercial Street Korumburra. Community members in need of support can contact Milpara on (03) 5655 2524 or visit www.milparacommunityhouse.org.au for information on how to access food relief and other wellbeing services.

This initiative is a shining example of how education and empathy can go hand-in-hand. The students of Korumburra Secondary College have shown that even small actions — like collecting cans of soup or packets of pasta — can make a big difference in people’s lives.