In partnership with local community groups and sporting clubs, Council is providing free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for Yarra Ranges residents aged 18+ years who volunteer in the Yarra Ranges. MHFA teaches participants how to assist people who are: developing a mental health problem; experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem; […]
The Community Changemakers Program aims to empower community members to develop skills, confidence and connections to create positive change in their local villages, townships and suburbs. Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) invites Yarra Ranges residents (aged 18+) to participate in the Yarra Ranges Community Changemakers Program. This free program will provide engaging learning opportunities in a […]
The CFA has scheduled an online 2020 Community Fireguard (CFG) course to be ran across 3 nights in December; details are in the attached flyer – Registrations will be accepted via this link: https://cfa-vic-gov-au.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5EpduqtrTIpGdGKhC4InW0qtYeCsIUU4l1j The latest Fire Guardian newsletter is also available here. WHY DO WE RUN COURSES? As part of the Community Fireguard Group […]
Dear Community Members and Other Interested Parties, This notice is to advise of the upcoming annual general meeting of the members of Steels Creek Community Centre Inc. The details of this meeting are as follows: Date: Monday 21st Dec 2020 Time: 7:00pm Place: Steels Creek Community Centre, 699 Steels Creek Road, Steels Creek At the meeting, […]
New group in Healesville – No Reason for Rubbish Council jobs – Youth Development Officers Find My Crew Pilot Program – looking for groups and organisations to get involved helping locals Healesville Living and Learning Centre – Looking for Peer Supporters Yarra Glenergy Updates and call out for new members Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day […]
The Yarra Ranges Shire is collating and distributing information on various family and community programs and resources, designed to help make life during lockdown more bareable. You can find some of these resources below. More details are available from the Shires website and/or via the various program providers. It may also be possible to obtain […]
The Victorian Government is helping communities to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic through a new grants program to support local initiatives. Minister for Suburban Development Shaun Leane and Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes today announced the opening of applications for the Let’s Stay Connected Fund, with grants available for community organisations, local government bodies, […]
Outer East Phone Chat Are you stuck at home due to the COVID-19 restrictions and getting a bit tired of your own company? Would you like to be able to have a chat with someone? *This is not a crisis line. Please refer to the numbers in the attachment if you need emergency assistance. 1800 […]
Steels Creek is Category RURAL – Burning off is allowed on any day of the week and before burning off you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) https://www.esta.vic.gov.au/news/register-your-burn Things to be aware of: ● Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes ● Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr ● […]
An open invitation is extended to all attend the Opening Night of the 35th Yea Rotary Art Show on Friday January 24th in the Yea Shire Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm and those attending will be given the opportunity to be the first to view and purchase from the magnificent artworks on show. There will […]