The Beyond Bushfires: Community Resilience and Recovery study set out to learn about the impacts of the Victorian 2009 bushfires on the health and wellbeing of affected communities. After six years, two sets of questionnaires, many interviews, phone calls, emails, community visits, and the input of over 1,000 community members we have so much to […]
The Australian Doctors orchestra are performing at the Memo Hall in Healesville on Sunday 9 October to support the Healesville and District Hospital. “Lark” – a classical music performance in support of Healesville and District Hospital, part of Eastern Health. Conducted by Warwick Stengårds, The Lark will showcase the musical talents of The Australian Doctors Orchestra, a group […]
Join in the FREE family fun! Connecting families with local services including services for young people with disabilities. WHAT: Yarra Ranges Family Fun Day – Yarra Junction WHEN: THURS 29 SEPT, 2016 11am – 3pm WHERE: Yarra Centre, Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction. Jumping castle Silent Disco Giveaways BBQ Chill out space Mobile Library Van Arts & crafts Free Swimming […]
Badger Creek Hall Trivia Night. This is a fundraiser for the Badger Creek Hall. Rounds of Trivia – categories include local knowledge – Australiana, Movies &TV, Music, Sport, Geography, Local history Silent Auction: various special items available. Lucky Door Prize, Coin Toss, Raffles WHEN: FRIDAY 7th October 2016 (7 P.M. FOR TRIVIA QUESTIONS STARTING 7.30) WHERE: Badger […]
Did you know? Supported Playgroups provide activities for you and your child to enjoy together. Explore how young children develop and learn through weekly smalltalk topics. Groups operate throughout the Yarra Ranges during school terms Are you eligible? Families with a child/children aged 0-4 years and a current Health Care Card (or equivalent) are eligible to come and join an exciting FREE Supported Playgroup. […]
Come along to the September Healesville Dads Group meet up – a new casual gathering for dads of newborns to pre-schoolers (0-5s). Give mum a break, grab a coffee and enjoy some time with other dads and their children. WHEN: Saturday 3 September 2016 Anytime between 9:30 am to 11:00 am as kids allow! WHERE: Beechworth Bakery Healesville […]
Looking for a senior clinical role general counselling services, including family violence? A unique leadership opportunity exists for a senior, experienced social worker to provide counselling and to support our Counselling Team Leader in providing clinical supervision to the Team. Reporting to the Counselling Team Leader, this rewarding Senior Clinician role is responsible for […]
The Big Picture WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Yarra Ranges Council is building a community-driven vision for the next 20 years. This vision will inform the next Council’s future planning and will be discussed at four upcoming Community Conferences in late August. We need your ideas to make it happen! Click here for more […]
Got a great idea that requires funding? Through its new Small Grants Program Council is offering funding for activities that support greater social inclusion, wellbeing and participation and that foster community leadership and capacity building. The Small Grants Program comprises a number of categories: Social Inclusion Grants (up to $1000) Community Planning Grants for endorsed Community Plans […]
UPDATE (6 Oct) – Yarra Ranges Council Emergency Management team, would like to support and sponsor community representatives from Yarra Ranges. They have a number of tickets available, that they can offer free of charge. If you or anyone you know might be interested in taking up this offer, please contact Kristy Davies directly: k.davies@yarraranges.vic.gov.au with your name and […]
The AGM for the Steels Creek Community Centre was held at the centre on the 17th August. While there was only a small group in attendance, it was good to see committee members nominating for an additional term and a few new interested parties. It was great to see some robust engagement from community members […]
Community-strengthening and resilience-building grants for communities affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires Bendigo, 15 August 2016: The Foundation for Rural and Regional renewal today announced the opening of two grant programs to support the ongoing recovery of communities affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires, thanks to funding from the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF). FRRR’s […]