Community Notices

Greater Shepparton City Council, in collaboration with the Greater Shepparton Youth Committee and the Victorian Government’s Amplify program, invites community members to get ready to enjoy fun activities, live entertainment and creative workshops at ‘Popup Hangout’ a new activation taking place at Shepparton CBD this June.
Featuring a reptile show, live music, a street art workshop, henna, face painting, an origami workshop and more, this exciting event will take place at the Maude Street precinct on Saturday 21 June from 10am to 2pm.
Porscia Lam is a corporate lawyer who took an extended career break in 2021 to care for her two young children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism.
Raising a neurotypical child, alongside an autistic one, and how to navigate early intervention and get school-ready while still embracing a child’s neurodiversity.
She immersed herself in navigating early intervention with her son, in search of a way to help him cope with everyday life.
His success in getting school-ready led her to write The Unlocking, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Hawkeye Manuscript Prize.
Where
Echuca Library, 310 Hare Street Echuca
When
Sunday, 22 June 2.30pm
CostFree!
Bookings essentialPhone: 5481 2400Web: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library
Books available for sale on the day
The Active Living Census (ALC) is back in 2025!
The ALC is a region-wide survey conducted by Healthy Loddon Campaspe that asks residents in our region about their health, wellbeing and daily activities.
Almost 25,000 people took part in the 2019 ALC (with 3,000 of those responses from Campaspe Shire residents!), providing the region with detailed data about our communities' health and wellbeing.
The survey looks at things like:
- How often people play sport or are physically active;
- What they eat and drink (like fruit, vegetables, water, and sugary drinks);
- Smoking and gambling habits;
- How happy people feel about their lives; and
- What stops people from being healthy and active.
This information helps schools, sporting clubs, community groups, government, and local leaders make better decisions about health programs, new recreation spaces, and services. It also helps the community get funding to make the region a healthier place for everyone.
To view the 2019 Active Living Census reports for our Shire visit www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/2019alc.
The 2025 Active Living Census will open for responses on Monday 26 May. For more information visit www.healthyloddoncampaspe.au/alc.