Last updated: 10:20 am - 8/01/2025
Catastrophic Fire Danger Closures
Please check the list below to see if your centre is affected
We are closing some of our services following the Department of Education and Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority pre-emptive mandatory closure. This is due to the Catastrophic Fire Danger rating issued for the Wimmera, Northern Country, and North Central districts.
We have made this decision to ensure the safety of our children, families, staff, and the wider community.
Closure Date: Friday 9 January
Closed Services:
- Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre
- Lightning Reef School Holiday Program
- St Therese Bendigo School Holiday Program
- St Monicas Kangaroo Flat School Holiday Program
- Yarrawonga P-12 School Holiday Program
- Horsham School Holiday Program
In line with requirements, and to ensure the safety of all customers and staff, on Friday 9 January 2026:
- No staff, children, families or external providers are permitted on site
- No access to buildings, grounds or car parks is allowed under any circumstances
The closure applies for the entire day.
Useful emergency resources
To get the latest information for potential fire & weather warning in your area, we encourage all families to stay informed by using the below services.
- Vic Emergency Incidents and Warnings – Vic Emergency
- Bureau of Meteorology (bom.gov.au)