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Paynesville Classic

Last weekend, the 2nd and 3rd March, some of our students participated in the Quick and Dirty challenge as part of the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally.  Teams were given 3 pieces of ply, some wooden sticks, endless cable ties and a special epoxy that they had to mix up themselves with varying results if the mix wasn’t 1/1.  Students had to come up with their own boat design and within 2.5 hours they had created their boats.  Overnight the boats cured, painting and decorations were added the following day.  Winds got to 45 km an hour, so the ‘course’ was adjusted.  All teams got into the water without incident (normally someone capsizes!) and made it across to another jetty.  It was a great experience for the young people who were very proud of the boats they created.  

Interchange Gippsland’s fifth Carer Wellbeing Walking Retreat, is coming up 23 - 26 April 2024.   

The Carer Wellbeing Walking Retreat is for Gippsland carers of people eligible for services under the Disability Services Act – including people with psychosocial disabilities.    

Improve your wellbeing and take some time out from your caring role, by walking the Great Southern Rail Trail from Fish Creek to Port Welshpool. This all expenses paid, and fully supported activity includes long walks, great food, morning meditation, facilitated discussions, and a wellbeing plan to take you forward.     

If this is you, there are three ways to register your expression of interest to attend:   

1. Take 2 minutes, (yes, that’s all it takes) to click on this link https://qrcodes.pro/6RlPeM  and we will get back to you.  
2. Call Interchange Gippsland on 1300 736 765 and talk to us about this amazing opportunity.   
3. Email e- admin@icg.asn.au and we will be in touch.