Council encourages community to share stories of flood volunteer efforts

Helping hands: Shepparton FoodShare volunteers Muzhgan Qazikhil, Fatima Al-Qarakchy and Rabia Ali assist during the 2022 October floods. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Greater Shepparton City Council has launched a new webpage as part of its ‘Shaping Greater Shepp’ project, encouraging members of the community to share stories of those who went the extra mile during last year’s flood crisis.

The power of the local community was on full display during the October floods, and various stories emerged last year of incredible, selfless acts from members of the community.

Council is encouraging people to share any stories, photos or videos of their neighbours, friends or strangers who selflessly pitched in during the flood crisis.

Alternatively, locals can visit the page to simply say ‘thank you’ to the volunteers who supported the community when it needed it the most.

Contributions may be shared at the annual Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony to be held in May.

To share a story, visit https://shaping.greatershepparton.com.au/flood-volunteers/

Contributions can be made until Sunday, April 30.

Vital work: Shepparton Search and Rescue volunteer Stewart Zanelli fills a sandbag during the floods. Photo by Megan Fisher