Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc.

20/01/2026

19/01/2026

Koorie students starting Year 11 or 12 in 2026 can now apply for the Silvan Scholarship

Silvan Scholarships
Koorie students starting Year 11 or 12 in 2026 can now apply for the Silvan Scholarship, offering flexible financial support for school essentials and study success. Open to Victorian government school students experiencing financial difficulty. Applications are due 22 January 2026.
The 2026 Silvan Scholarships support Koorie students entering Year 11 or 12 at Victorian government schools who show strong commitment to their education. Each scholarship provides flexible funding for essentials like laptops, uniforms, transport, study supplies and more.

How to apply
To apply, eligible students need to complete the application form themselves, responding to criteria questions and nominating a community reference. Submit the completed application via email to jarrod@vaeai.org.au with the subject line: Silvan Scholarship [insert full name of applicant and school], by the due date.
Download the application form -

Our Schools UnitVAEAI’s work in the schools sector is focused on ensuring that Victorian schools have high expectations of Koorie students, deliver high quality education programs, and respect Koorie culture.

16/01/2026

14/01/2026

This week we held our back to school child health check days, what a great turn out!

If your child missed out, dont worry! You can still book
in and receive your back to school pack.

call reception on 5154 2133 for an appointment

14/01/2026

Pickleball is on today at the Tennis court at 10.30! Kids are welcome to bring a friend

14/01/2026

The Cape Conran Indigenous Community Surf Day is happening on Thursday the 22nd of January 10am-2pm. 🌊🏄🏽‍♂️

You must be registered to surf. To complete the registration you can scan the QR code below or click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CapeConran

If you are needing transport please give reception a call on 5154 2133 by 5pm Wednesday the 21st to secure your spot 🚐

09/01/2026

These fires are widespread, fast-moving and devastating. Tonight, I have declared a State of Disaster in 18 fire-affected local government areas and one alpine resort - allowing authorities to order evacuations, control movement through dangerous areas, and act as decisively as possible.

09/01/2026

Still spots available !!

08/01/2026

With tomorrows extreme heat, we will have the air conditioners running if Community need some relief from the heat.

07/01/2026

We want to speak plainly about what is forecast for Friday 9 January, because this is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous fire weather days since Black Summer (2019/20).

As of Wednesday, 7 January, three Victorian forecast districts are already predicted to reach Catastrophic fire danger.

The rest of the state – including Gippsland– is forecast to be Extreme, and at the higher end of Extreme, with the potential to escalate further as conditions are refined.

To put this into real terms, Orbost is:
• Forecast 40C
• Strong north-north westerly winds of 25-40km/h

That combination is one of the most dangerous fire weather setups we see in Victoria.
A late south-westerly wind change has the potential to rapidly turn the flank or edge of a large fire into a fast-moving, wide fire front, placing new areas at risk with little warning.

These are the kinds of conditions that have driven major fire events, including during the 2019/20 and 2009 fire seasons.

🔥 Why this matters
On days like this:
• Fires can start easily and spread extremely fast
• Fires may be impossible to contain or control
• Spot fires can occur sometimes kilometres ahead of the main fire
• Fire behaviour can change suddenly and violently
• Fires can overwhelm firefighting resources very quickly

🚗 Leave early means early
When authorities say leave early, they mean before a fire starts, not when smoke is visible or sirens are sounding.
In Extreme or Catastrophic conditions, waiting to see what happens can remove your safest option.

📻📱 Have more than one way to get warnings
Do not rely on a single source.
• ABC Radio 774 AM
• VicEmergency app and website
• Local emergency and community pages
• A battery-powered radio in case power or mobile networks fail

If one system fails, you need another.

This is not about panic.
It is about recognising a dangerous forecast, learning from past fire seasons, and making decisions early.

Please take the time now to prepare, talk with family and neighbours, and have a clear plan for Friday.

We're all hoping the day turns into a fizzer, but we still ask, heed the warnings and keep a level head.

Stay safe. We love our community.