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ORBOST & SURROUNDS COMMUNITY
LAECG – CHAIRPERSON OPPORTUNITY

Are you passionate about supporting our young people, families and community through education?

The Orbost Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LAECG) is seeking a Community Chairperson to help lead and strengthen local Aboriginal voice in education.

The LAECG is a community-led group connected through Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI)⁠ and works alongside schools, families, community organisations and government to improve outcomes for Koorie children and young people.

WHAT IS AN LAECG?
Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups (LAECGs) are made up of local Aboriginal community members who:
Care about education outcomes for our children and young people.
Want stronger community voice in schools and education settings.
Support cultural safety, inclusion and advocacy.
Bring local knowledge, lived experience and leadership.

There are currently 30 LAECGs across Victoria helping drive educational change and achievement for students and community.

THE ROLE OF CHAIRPERSON
The Chairperson helps:
Lead local LAECG meetings.
Support community voice and decision-making.
Work alongside schools and education providers.
Advocate for Koorie students, families and community.
Strengthen relationships between community and education.

You will be supported every step of the way by VAEAI and me Angela Thorpe Atkinson Chittem. I am your right hand person assisting with administrative support and everything you may need.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Membership is open to local Aboriginal community members with an interest in Koorie education and community outcomes.
You do not need formal qualifications, just passion, commitment and community spirit.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW
✔ Voluntary community leadership role
✔ Some meetings attract sitting fees
✔ Flexible shared leadership/co-chair options can be explored
✔ Training and support are available through VAEAI

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
For a yarn or more information, please contact:
Angela Chittem
Community Engagement Facilitator
0458 949 512 or [email protected]

“Strong Community Voice Creates Stronger Outcomes For Our Kids.”

Are you or someone you know Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and welcomed a baby in the past year?

Would you like your little one to be officially welcomed to Country by Gunai Kurnai Elders?

We invite you to register your child for this special cultural experience.

To register, please complete the form linked below

https://forms.office.com/r/6wdE6cukbC

Date, time and location to be confirmed soon!

Any questions or you'd like an invite sent to your email, please contact
VAEAI Gippsland Community Facilitator -
Angela Chittem
[email protected]
0458 949 512

Entries for the 2026 Koorie Student Yearbook are now open.

We would love to feature as many Koorie students in Year 12 or equivalent that are studying in Victoria this year.

This year, all students need to do is complete a short survey via the QR code, providing their details, and then a VAEAI staff member will be in contact with them to complete the more detailed questions that will then be printed in the book.

Applications will be open until 31st of July.

Any questions, Deidre King – Schools Project Officer
E: [email protected]
M: 0473 543 177

We’re bringing community together to help shape the future.

The Aboriginal Education Centre is hosting Community Gatherings to hear from mob and community about the development of Federation University’s new First Peoples’ Strategy.

Come along, share your ideas, enjoy some lunch, and be part of the conversation. Attendees will receive a $50 gift card.

Scan the QR code to RSVP or email [email protected]