In term 4 last year some of our OLLY participants explored their creativity and passion for music through The Push, Music Production Program, where they had the chance to dive into producing, songwriting, mixing, and releasing music while building confidence, learning new skills, and connecting with their music community. A huge shoutout goes to The […]
Category: Lighthouse News
Welcome to Our New Board Members
The Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new members to its board of Directors: Shane Sali, Jesse Mitchell, Eugenie Stragalinos, and Naomi Jacobson. These appointments coincide with Lighthouse’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, a milestone marking a decade of fostering opportunities and building capacity in the Greater Shepparton community. The new board […]
Reading program delivers free books
Gowrie Street Primary School students were treated to a memorable experience on Friday, November 29, as they entered their school hall to find a treasure trove of books. Hundreds of titles were on display, and each student was invited to select up to ten books to take home and treasure. This initiative was made possible […]
10 for 10!
Celebrating 10 Years of Lighthouse The Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project was established in 2014 to ensure young people in our region have the support they need to reach their full potential and thrive. For the past ten years, we’ve been working to remove the barriers young people face. We’ve provided food, school shoes, and uniforms. […]
CMV Staff Foundation support Pit Stop
The Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project is thrilled to announce a new partnership with CMV Staff Foundation, which will significantly enhance our Pit Stop program’s impact on young people in the Greater Shepparton region. Lighthouse is a place-based organisation dedicated to building the capability of Greater Shepparton’s young people and families, helping them reach their full […]
Volunteer Feature. Meet Rosey
Rosey is a recent addition to the Lighthouse Crew having commenced volunteering earlier this year at both the Family Haven and in the kitchen at Mooroopna Park Primary School. At the Family Haven, Rosey assists with a variety of tasks, including greeting families as they arrive and helping watch over babies and children, allowing parents and caregivers […]
Free laundry & a chat
Orange Sky provides a free laundry service and a safe space for genuine, non-judgemental conversation and connection. The service is run by volunteers who are more than happy to chat and share a cuppa while participants laundry is being washed. Orange Sky, FAQ’s How can Orange Sky help me? We provide access to free […]
Free Laundry service for Mooroopna
We have launched! On Tuesday October 15, Orange Sky Australia, together with Lighthouse and St Alban’s Anglican Church Mooroopna launched a brand new laundry pod, providing free laundry services for people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Orange Sky was established as a free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness in 2014. What started as an […]
Well done Ash
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 […]
Camp for positive change
Reach’s 1000 Faces Camp. In August, Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project staff member Amy De Paola had the unique opportunity to attend the Reach 1000 Faces camp, a transformative three-day experience designed to inspire and challenge both young people and adults. Organised by Reach, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young Australians, the camp pairs young people […]