We love celebrating the successes of our amazing OLLY participants! Meet Ash, a dedicated Year 11 student who is currently working towards a Certificate II in Cookery at Go-Tafe and regularly practices there skills while attending OLLY. Ash is pictured preparing banana bread along with a chicken, zucchini lasagne for everyone at OLLY. Well done […]
Category: Lighthouse News
Thanks to Tallygaroopna Lions
Our community plays a vital role in the work we do at Lighthouse. The support we receive enables us to better assist vulnerable families and young people in our region. This week, we’re especially grateful to the Lions Club of Tallygaroopna for their generous $500 donation to our Family Haven Mooroopna. The Club’s donation will […]
New Partnership to Support Community Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis
At the Lighthouse, we are acutely aware of the growing issues facing our community, especially for those facing financial hardship, and those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has significantly impacted many community members, making it difficult for them to meet the most basic needs—such as washing clothing and household laundry. […]
Rumbalara Cultural Tour
Recently the Lighthouse team headed to Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative in Mooroopna to participate in their Cultural Tour. Led by Uncle Lance James and Aunty Cheryl Bourke, the tour provided the opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of local First Nations People. The session covered the Cummeragunja walk-off and insights into life on the […]
Volunteer feature, Evelyn Anderson
Evelyn Anderson is a long-term volunteer with Lighthouse and has supported many initiatives over the years. Recently, Lighthouse connected Evelyn with Mooroopna Park Primary School where she is volunteering with their Healthy Eating Program. The Healthy Eating program operates daily, providing students with nutritious meals and snacks. Evelyn dedicates 2-3 hours, one day a week […]
Morris Car Club Donates to Pit Stop
In a remarkable show of community support, the Morris Car Club has donated $4,000 to the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project’s Pit Stop program. This generous donation was raised during the club’s 24th National Rally, held in Shepparton in April 2024. The Morris Register’s National Rally, hosted in Victoria every eight years, made its debut in […]
Congratulations to our former Executive Officer, Lisa McKenzie
The Lighthouse team congratulates our former and founding Executive Officer Lisa McKenzie on being awarded an OAM for her service to community as part of the Kings Birthday Honours List. Establishing a place-based, collective impact organisation such as Lighthouse is no small undertaking and we thank Lisa for her tireless work and dedication in creating […]
Philanthropic Summit
On May 24, 2024, local leaders, community representatives, and funders came together for the Greater Shepparton Philanthropic Summit. Hosted by The Fairley Foundation, Greater Shepparton Foundation, and Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project the 1 day event provided the opportunity to share insights, discuss effective funding strategies, and address the challenges faced by our region. The summit […]
Artist in residence program promoting First Nations learning
Throughout term 2, Lighthouse partnered with Ardoch to deliver the Artist in Residence program at Gowrie Street Primary School, Mooroopna Park Primary School, and Mooroopna Primary School. The 5-week program provided a unique opportunity to collaborate with a First Nations artist and learn about First Nations culture, artistic traditions, and storytelling through various art […]
Embracing Diversity at Lighthouse
June is Pride Month, so we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful work of the Diversity Project Greater Shepparton delivered by Uniting Vic.Tas. Servicing Greater Shepparton and surrounding areas, the Diversity Project aims to create a safer, more inclusive, and healthier community for young people under 25 years old who are […]