Get involved in Bairnsdale
There are many different ways that you can get involved around East Gippsland. You may like to join a club such as FReeZA, surf lifesaving, Guides, Scouts or your local youth group. You could get a job, organise to meet with friends, or go to the cinema or other entertainment events.
There are many different web sites which you may find useful in your quest to get involved. Here are some of them.
Get active
The Water Dragons (new window) are a local competitive swimming club. They train in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale, and are always looking for new members.
Other sporting possibilities are: netball, football, sailing, cycling, gym, golf, archery, water skiing, snow skiing, snowboarding, walking, running, plus heaps more. The East Gippsland Shire has contact details for lots of sport and recreation associations (new window) - have a browse and see what's out there.
Volunteer your time
No matter what your interest, you can most likely find a way to volunteer your time with an organisation that has something to do with that interest. Websites like www.govolunteer.com.au (new window) can help you in your search.
Some ideas for organisations you could volunteer with are:
- DSE (Department of Sustainability and Environment)
- CFA (Country Fire Authority)
- The SES (State Emergency Service)
For more about volunteering, check out the Volunteering and work experience pages right here on youthcentral.
Entertainment & transport
Here are some websites with information about entertainment and travel options in East Gippsland:
- Your Movies - www.yourmovies.com.au (new window) - Lets you read up on the latest films, as well as search local cinemas for screening times.
- Vic Link - www.viclink.com.au (new window) - All you need to know about public transport. It even has a journey planner, which does all the hard work for you!
- Discover East Gippsland - www.discovereastgippsland.com.au (new window) - Although younger people sometimes have some transport issues, you may still be lucky enough to live near one of the activities mentioned on this site.
- East Gippsland Shire - www.egipps.vic.gov.au (new window) - This is the official East Gippsland Shire website. Here you can find out all kinds of information pertaining to East Gippsland.
By using these resources and tapping into your own networks of friends, family and colleagues, you're sure to find some great ways to get involved in East Gippsland. Good luck, and have fun with it!
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