Community News

East Gippsland Fire to Flourish

A research team from Monash University are studying the long-term impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires across four communities, including East Gippsland.

The team were recently in the area conducting in-person survey sessions and heard firsthand about the ongoing impacts of the bushfires, storms, floods, and the pandemic. These overlapping events have created complexity in the recovery process, and the reason why we're conducting a survey several five years after—to better understand the longer-term challenges and how communities adapt over time.

We're keen to hear from more people across East Gippsland and would like to ask if you could help by filling in the survey. We're seeking participation from teachers, parents, and students aged 16 and over who were living in the area during the 2019/2020 bushfires. The broader the participation, the more meaningful our findings will be for East Gippsland.

How to participate:

• Online: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOBgfE5Tmq7V206
• Telephone: Arrange a time with us at f2fhealth@monash.edu
• Questions: Call us at (03) 9903 0298

We offer gift cards for completed surveys to thank participants for their time. The survey remains open until 13 July. You can find more information in our media release and on the project website (see section on data privacy).

GEM MENTORING PROGRAM - BECOME A MENTOR!

Mentors can have a powerful impact on the lives of young people by providing companionship, advice, guidance, and an overall feeling of belonging and being heard. Please read the attached flyer for more information on how to become a GEM Mentor. 

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FREE EVENT for 12–25-year-olds!     

Come join Gippsland Youth next Tuesday 17th of June 

at Bairnsdale Cinema from 5:30pm (movie starts at 6pm)

Free medium popcorn & drink

Limited spots - call 0476 225 013 to book

NO TRANSPORT PROVIDED

Parent Education Programs for Term 3

Please find attached the newsletter for parent education programs commencing July.

Programs being offered are:

• Triple P 
• Bringing Up Great Kids After Family Violence 
• Tuning into Teens 
• Tuning into Kids 
• Working Towards Reconnection 
• Parents Building Solutions Dads  
• School is Cool 
• Anxiety 
• Communication
• Bullying 
• Raising Resilient Kids 
• Preparing for Kinder 

We also deliver Small Talk Supported Play Groups across Morwell and Churchill.

Please check the attached newsletter for details: