We Are Latrobe, and we would
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I’ve lived here basically my whole life. I’ve lived in a few different towns – I grew up in Yallourn North, lived in Morwell, lived in Hazelwood North and now in Newborough. I love calling Newborough home. I love to travel around to all the different places. There’s such great…
The Latrobe Valley is so full of potential to create opportunities! We live in an area of prosperous soil, education precincts, gorgeous nature reserves, well-populated towns all with the benefit of being an hour from the beach and mountains and an hour and a half from the city with a…
I love the strength and compassion of our community. So for me, the strength inspires me. I see that every day where people gather together and they, you know, come up with local solutions to local issues. They advocate for their community, their neighbour, their family, and they come together…
I’ve always felt proud of Latrobe Valley’s rich history surrounding the power generation, despite the controversy it’s drawn in recent years. I think it’s unfortunate that many people overlook the fact that it’s an industry which was of great significance to Australia’s progress as a developing nation during the post-war…
I love Latrobe Valley because after moving away from the area to study and begin my career I chose to return to the area to advance my career and give back to the community I feel so passionate about. Since returning to the Valley I have experienced endless career, sporting…
I love the Latrobe Valley because it feels like one big family that when in need, bands together to support and protect one another. So often I see local businesses banding together to assist one another, in order achieve a positive outcome. Especially when it comes to fundraising for a…
I love Latrobe Valley.
Since becoming involved in different groups in the area, I have been amazed at the local community involvement. It’s absolutely incredible to see that there are so many people that are willing to give their time for the benefit of others.
I’m now heavily committed to…
I love the Latrobe Valley because of the peace and beauty. There is a little bit of everything. I especially love our little town of Yinnar and all it has to offer including great food, coffee and unique shopping. We have amazing art and natural surroundings. I have found this…
Bongu.
Carmello – Maltese
From Carmello of Malta to Charlie of Morwell, language and identity have long gone hand-in-hand for Charlie Mallia.
Raised in Msida, a harbour town located near Malta’s capital city, Valletta, Charlie emigrated to Australia with his wife, Maria, and their two sons, Kevin and Dion,…
Hola.
Erika – Spanish
When Erika was 15 years old, her family moved from Peru to Chile.
The language was the same – Spanish – but the locals spoke quickly and with a different accent, making them at times difficult to understand.
It took some getting used to but…
Salam Alaikum.
Noaka – Arabic
There are benefits to having a large family, particularly when it comes to adapting to a new home.
Born in Egypt, Noaka moved to Australia with her Sudanese family in 2005 at the age of five.
Upon their arrival, the family did not speak…
Yassou.
Evriviades – Greek
From a week of fasting and a day of collective mourning, to midnight mass and a lavish Sunday feast, Easter or ‘Páscha’ is an occasion for social connection like no other for the Greek community.
For Evriviades Aristotelous, such traditions…
On a typical Thursday night between April and September, you would struggle to find a seat at Moe Football Netball Club’s social rooms at Ted Summerton Reserve.
As with many grassroots sports clubs, Thursdays traditionally include the main training session, followed by team selection, meals and often entertainment.
COVID-19 put…
When the global coronavirus pandemic reached the Latrobe Valley in March, part of Latrobe Regional Hospital’s safety-first response was to temporarily close Macalister Unit to visitors.
The on-site residential facility provides care for people over the age of 65 years with mental health or behavioural issues, many of whom are…
Further apart, but closer together, has been the unofficial motto of the Moe Multicultural Friendship Group this year.
Unable to continue with weekly face-to-face meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions, the group delved further into the online space in a bid to ensure the invaluable line of…
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Suite 1 / 256 Commercial Road
Morwell VIC 3840
We Are Latrobe is a Latrobe
Health Innovation Zone initiative