Following the success of our previous gathering, we’re excited to announce Christmas in July—a special event designed to bring the Doxa community together once again. Building on the vibrant atmosphere of our last event, this evening will celebrate Doxa’s core values of family, connection, inclusion, and tradition.

With opportunities to mingle, reconnect, and welcome both long-standing members and new generations, the event will continue to strengthen the bonds within our community. It also serves as a meaningful way to honour Doxa’s history while showcasing the ongoing partnership between DCC and DYF.

Expect a lively and social night filled with entertainment, connection, and festive spirit.

Tickets are now live—secure yours and be part of this special celebration!

http://bit.ly/DYFXmasJuly

Enhancing Safety and Learning at Malmsbury Camp

We’re excited to share the installation of a new on-site weather station at Malmsbury Camp, made possible through the generous support of funds raised at our 2025 Christmas in July fundraiser. This important upgrade allows camp staff to access real-time, location-specific weather data, enabling more informed decisions about when to modify or cease activities. Previously, weather information was sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology site 40km away in Redesdale, which often did not reflect the unique conditions experienced at the camp.

The new weather station adds an extra layer of safety and supports a more consistent application of our severe weather thresholds. In addition, it opens up valuable learning opportunities—live weather data can now be shared with students, helping them engage with and better understand weather patterns in a hands-on way.

If you wish to follow the live weather at our Malmsbury Camp, or look ahead for your next visit, you can create your own account at weatherlink.com or view basic information on the Weatherlink Map – https://www.weatherlink.com/map

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this initiative possible.

We kicked off the year with an amazing City Summer Holiday Camp, bringing together 40 enthusiastic participants from schools across Victoria. Our group stayed at the fantastic CYC City accommodation, a perfect venue for all the important parts of camp – food, socialising and having fun.

During the camp, our participants had the chance to experience the excitement of Big Bash cricket firsthand at the MCG with the Melbourne Stars comfortably defeating the Adeliade Strikers and were inspired by world-class tennis at the Australian Open, plus all the amazing child friendly activations. They also had a blast swimming at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, racing, splashing, and building their water confidence. Mini golf at Melbourne Golf Parks, Albert Park, provided a fun and friendly competition, with plenty of impressive shots along the way. 

Our Malmsbury Summer Holiday Camp was packed with exciting activities and participants took part in a wide range of experiences initially designed to bring everyone together including making a team flag, team initiatives, supporting everyone to experience the Giant Swing and working together to build the biggest Crate Stack. 

Outdoor adventures continued with kayaking at Golden Point, a giant Slip’n’Slide at camp, and time spent exploring the surrounding bush and river. Students also enjoyed a half-day visit to the swimming pool at Newstead and a memorable excursion to Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary.

The program concluded with a vibrant carnival night to celebrate another hugely successful Malmsbury Holiday Camp where students came together for games, laughter, and karaoke.

As always, a big thanks to the efforts of the school staff who ensured campers could attend and the Doxa staff who make it happen each and every holiday!