Community News

“Its in the Bag” is a campaign run by Share The Dignity. This year our local Victoria Police supported the campaign, and asked our school community to be involved. This campaign is a cherished Christmas Appeal encouraging everyday Australians to fill a bag with essential items and a few little luxuries and a simple handwritten note.

Our generous school community filled a large box with donations that will be gifted to women, girls and those experiencing financial hardship or homelessness. Women and Girls waking up in Domestic Violence shelters or homeless refuges on Christmas Day will receive one of these bags.  

A little bit of love, a little bit of hope and the dignity they deserve to show them they are not forgotten and that they are valued.

Thank you to all who helped support this wonderful initiative, you have helped restore dignity and hope to someone in need this Christmas. 

From East Gippsland Shire Council 

Help shape the future of East Gippsland’s aquatic facilities

Community members are invited to join a Project Reference Group (PRG) to help shape a new East Gippsland Aquatic Strategy.  

The strategy will guide future investment, service delivery, and infrastructure planning across the shire’s aquatic facilities.  

We’re looking for people with diverse perspectives, including: 

• Community members from all areas and backgrounds 
• Current users and stakeholders 

• Industry representatives 

   

The group will work together to ensure the strategy meets local needs, explores opportunities, and plans.

To read the PRG terms of reference or to express interest to be considered for the group before 12.00 pm, Monday 8 December 2025, visit our website, email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au, or pick up a form at any customer service centre or recreation facility. 

Shape the future of aquatic facilities in East Gippsland – your voice counts!