Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN

25/10/2026

✨ Celebrating 21 Years of Inspiring Young People! ✨

What a fantastic evening at our 2026 Inspiring Young People Dinner last Wednesday night, bringing together close to 70 students and 50 industry representatives from across Baw Baw and Latrobe!

This year marked a very special milestone - 21 years of Inspiring Young People events, with more than 5,000 young people having taken part over the past two decades.

The evening was all about making connections, sharing experiences and helping young people see the possibilities that lie ahead. Through guest speakers, an engaging panel discussion and conversations around the dinner tables, students had the opportunity to hear real career stories, learn about different pathways and gain valuable advice from people working across a range of industries.

A huge thank you to our wonderful MC, guest speakers and panellists:
👏 Adam Hogan (MC / guest speaker)
👏 Kirsty Sheedy
👏 Leila Raymond
👏 Max Lietzau
👏 Lilli Sim
👏 Siobhan Kinman

Your willingness to share your journeys, challenges and advice made the evening truly valuable for our young people.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors, Bendigo Community Banks (Neerim District, Drouin and Trafalgar), McMillan Financial Services and Loy Yang B Power Station, for supporting opportunities for young people in our region.

And, of course, thank you to our schools, educators, industry representatives and everyone who helped bring the evening together.

21 years on, the message remains the same; when we invest in young people, create connections and open doors to opportunity, we're helping build a stronger future for our Gippsland community. 💜💙

🙌A special mention to Moe Racing Club -for providing such a fantastic venue for the evening, and to for adding a lovely touch to our tables with their delicious thank-you treats!

07/10/2026

🎶 A great creative opportunity happening this Sunday!

Join local musician Steve Shulz for a fun, hands-on Music Making Workshop at West Gippsland Arts Centre.

🥁 No instruments or experience needed, just a willingness to have fun!

📅 Sunday 11 October | 12:30pm – 2:00pm

16/09/2026

25,000 Students and Counting! 🎉

Since launching in 2024, VIC VICE has now reached an incredible milestone of 25,000 student participants across Victoria.

For every student this represents an opportunity to explore careers, connect with industry and discover pathways they may not have otherwise had access to. From regional and rural communities to metropolitan schools, VIC VICE is helping young people broaden their horizons and make more informed decisions about their futures.

A huge thank you to our LLEN partners, schools and industry supporters who have helped make this milestone possible. Here's to the next 25,000 students! 👏

15/09/2026

2026 New Energy and Technology (NET) Program | Sessions 1 & 2

The 2026 New Energy and Technology (NET) Program is underway, bringing together 29 Year 7 and 8 students from six schools across the Latrobe and Baw Baw regions to explore the future of energy, technology and pathways.

Over the first two sessions at Gippsland Tech School, students have worked collaboratively with industry mentors to explore real-world challenges and apply the Design Thinking process to develop innovative solutions.

Students have progressed through key stages including empathising with the needs of those affected, defining the challenge, generating ideas, and developing and prototyping potential solutions.

The program provides students with valuable opportunities to engage directly with industry, experience emerging technologies and develop the skills that will be important for the future workforce, including collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

We extend our thanks to our 9 industry partners and mentors for their time, expertise and commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators.

* Loy Yang B Power Station
* AGL
* SEC Victoria
* EnergyAustralia Yallourn
* JERA NEX BP
* Marinus Link
* SEDO Group
* Iberdrola
* Gippsland Tech School

We look forward to welcoming our students and industry partners back in November for Sessions 3 and 4, where teams will test and refine their prototypes before preparing their final presentations and pitches to an expert panel.

* Kurnai Churchill
* Kurnai College
* Lavalla Catholic College
* Trafalgar High School
* Neerim District Secondary College
* Marist-Sion College

A fantastic start to the 2026 NET journey — we look forward to seeing where our students take their ideas next! 🚀

03/09/2026

💙 Girls in Blue 2026 – What an incredible day! 💙🚓

Without our strong and sustainable partnership with the Victoria Police Proactive Policing Units across Baw Baw and Latrobe, Girls in Blue simply wouldn’t be the amazing annual opportunity it has become - and this year was no exception!

Female students from Years 9-12 began the day with tours of local police stations, including Warragul, Moe and Morwell, where they gained firsthand insight into wide range of career pathways available within Victoria Police through exploring the operational and specialist areas of policing.

The biggest highlight was connecting students directly with inspiring female police members through a living library experience (human books), giving students the opportunity to ask questions, challenge perceptions and hear honest stories about life and careers in policing. 💬📚💙

Girls in Blue is about more than career exploration - it’s about confidence building, equality, diversity and showing young women that there are no limits to where their strengths, interests and ambitions can take them.

A MASSIVE thank you to Victoria Police, our committed schools and the Rotary Clubs of Moe and Morwell for generously supporting the day’s catering. The students, and the slightly older girls too, thoroughly enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch from Dante’s Pizza in Moe! 🍕💙

Here’s to continuing to inspire the next generation of women in policing! 🚓✨

Kurnai Churchill Kurnai College Trafalgar High School Lowanna College Traralgon College Lavalla Catholic College Marist-Sion College Neerim District Secondary College - Official Warragul Regional College Drouin Secondary College

20/08/2026

Only a few days left to apply for a 2027 apprenticeship at Loy Yang B. Applications for first year Electrical and Fitting & Turning apprenticeships are being taken until 5:00pm, Monday 24 August 2026. Find out more and apply at https://www.loyyangb.com.au/careers

20/08/2026

📢 Looking for a new sport, hobby, or community connection?

Join the West Gippsland Community Expo – Find Your Sport, Find Your Community and discover the many clubs, activities, and volunteering opportunities available right here in our region! 🎉

Whether you're keen to try something new, get active again, meet new people, or simply find a community where you belong, this free event has something for everyone.

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 St Paul’s Grammar School Sports Stadium, Warragul
✅ Free entry

On the day you can: 🏃 Meet local sporting and community clubs
🎯 Watch demonstrations and try activities
🤝 Learn about volunteering opportunities
🌟 Explore options for all ages, abilities, and interests

Plus, enjoy free coffee and sausages while supplies last! ☕🌭

Everyone is welcome, so come along and see what's available in your community.

09/08/2026

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