Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Nationals, Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland MP is encouraging local families, schools and community groups to donate preloved books to support students in village communities in Papua New Guinea, with collections now being accepted at her Benalla electorate office.
Ms Cleeland said access to books and learning resources remains limited in many remote villages in Papua New Guinea, and the local book drive is a simple but powerful way the community can help support education opportunities for young people.
“Something as basic as a book can make a huge difference to a child’s education,” Ms Cleeland said.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to give preloved books a second life while helping students in village schools in Papua New Guinea develop literacy skills and a love of learning.”
The Benalla electorate office is accepting good-quality children’s books, early readers and educational texts suitable for primary and secondary school-aged students. Donated books will be distributed to village schools where access to learning materials is limited.
Ms Cleeland thanked local residents for their generosity and said the response so far reflects the strong community spirit across the region.
“Our community is always willing to lend a helping hand, and this book drive is another example of people coming together to support children beyond our own borders,” Ms Cleeland said.
Donations can be dropped off at Ms Cleeland’s office at 25 Bridge St East Benalla during business hours. Community members seeking more information are encouraged to contact the office directly on 03 5762 1600.
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