Schools Connect, a newsletter for all schools in the Greater Shepparton region
Volume 2 | May 2023
OLLY Update!
At the start of the year Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project partnered with GoTafe to launch OLLY (Opportunities and Life Links for Youth). OLLY is a welcoming and non-judgemental space for young people providing access to food, positive social and learning experiences and the opportunity to refer young people to relevant services if required. OLLY has replaced Lighthouse's program, the Haven.
If you would like to learn more about what OLLY can offer your students, call our OLLY Coordinator Nicole Reynolds on 0487 315 999 or email nreynolds@gslp.com.au
The Family Haven, working towards school readiness
Based in Mooroopna, the Family Haven provides a welcoming space for parents, grandparents and carers with children under school age. The Family Haven focusses on play, fun and friendship with additional support and referrals provided where needed. The Family Haven provides a healthy cooked lunch prepared by staff and volunteers and transport can be arranged.
The Family Haven aims to promote school readiness and early access to essential services, and new families are always welcome. Schools engaged with families who may benefit from this program are welcome to connect with Family Haven Coordinator Courtney Wilson on
Meet Belinda, Projects Education and Engagement Officer
Belinda commenced at Lighthouse in 2018 and has been the driving force behind a number of initiatives, including S.E.A.T (Sit Eat And Talk), TakepART and, more recently CapeAbilities. Belinda is visiting our local primary schools to connect and discuss what Lighthouse can offer, and listen to what support is needed. Offerings include
May 31, 5-7pm, Kaiela Arts, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Learn about Kaiela Arts’ Galnyatj Schools Program, meet some of the artists and staff, and try one of the hands on activities.
Galnyatj offers students and teachers opportunities to experience and learn about local Aboriginal stories, culture and history through art making and yarning with our artists.TO BOOK PLEASE CLICK HERE
For more information please reach out to Ally Knight, Galnyatj Coordinator – ally@kaielaarts.org.au
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