The evolving nature of our funding model

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The evolving nature of our funding model The amount of funding invested in our community (since 2000) via Sponsorships will exceed $2.5 million in the May 2014 round. These funds have been applied to a wide range of community-building initiatives – supporting sporting clubs, local services, schools and kindergartens, festivals and the arts, and investing in infrastructure that benefits all …

Caring for our local wild life

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Caring for our local wild life The Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network is a not-for-profit group of volunteers in the Upper Yarra region devoted to the rescue and care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Our sponsorship has helped them to get set up with vital equipment and be out where it matters, on the roads and into the habitats …

YV soccer has bright future

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YV soccer has bright future The Yarra Valley Soccer Club first came to us for funding in 2006 and since that time we have been proud annual sponsors of the club, which is located at the Millgrove Recreational Reserve. With Mens A and B teams, a women’s team and four youth teams, the club is home to more than 150 …

In Harmony – Festivals for our future

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In Harmony – Festivals for our future A festival can unite a community, especially when it reflects the values and ideas that are truly important. Festivals do more than provide an opportunity for people to showcase what they are good at. They are wonderful networking opportunities that build community connections and encourage the sharing of talents and resources in ways that …

Women Share the Shed

UYCELocal Life, Sponsorships

Women Share the Shed A new women’s group at Ben’s Shed is a community development initiative that aims to create a learning and working space for women of the valley interested in woodwork, the proper use of tools and many other activities associated with ‘a shed’. Last Friday we had twenty local women gather for a morning tea introductory session …

We’re helping Benwerren help others

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We’re helping Benwerren help others It was lovely to meet today with Nicole, staff worker at our local ‘Time out for women’ service Benwerren. We have provided sponsorship of $10,000 to be used towards developing a children’s educative facility on site, including a playground, multi sensory garden and program initiatives. Benwerren is a not-for-profit, inter-denominational service that provides a safe …

Camp Yarra Junction FUNded

UYCELocal Life, Sponsorships, Youth

Camp Yarra Junction FUNded Every year more than 4500 children enjoy a school camping experience at the ADANAC camp facility in Hoddle St, Yarra Junction. In 2009, your Community Bank provided initial funding for a summer school holiday program, TURBO KIDS, that met the specific needs of our local community, and five years on continue to support this very special …

L2P- how sponsorship helps learner drivers ‘on the road’

UYCELocal Life, Sponsorships, Youth

L2P- how sponsorship helps learner drivers ‘on the road’ The L2P program is an initiative to help match learner drivers with mentors in their community to support them in achieving 120 hours behind the wheel. Run by Council and with the help of sponsors, including the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches (and Woori Community bank), the program has …

Wesburn under cover

UYCEEvents, Local Life, Media, Sponsorships, Youth

Wesburn under cover What a great day we had at the opening of the Wesburn Primary School Sports and Outdoor Education Facility on Monday. Sponsorship funding made this project possible and judging by the children’s response it’s a very welcome addition to the school that enables year round outdoor activity regardless of the weather.  Thanks to the Wesburn school community …

Mosaic magic at Warburton Primary School

UYCEEvents, Local Life, Sponsorships

Mosaic magic at Warburton Primary School What a proud day it was for the children, staff and families of Warburton Primary School yesterday when the mosaic project, led by our wonderful local artist Sioux Dollman, was unveiled! Congratulations to all the children for their amazing work on the project this term on a piece of art that really matters, and will …