Youth Foundation supports new program in the valley

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Youth Foundation supports programs that have a specific impact for young people in the Upper Yarra Valley. Aleksei Bondarenko-Edwards, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Upper Yarra recently accepted funding from the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches for a community services program aimed at addressing some of the key challenges faced by young people in the valley …

Scholarship 2016 – Meet Brigid Peeler

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Diploma of Specialist Makeup Services at Victoria University Brigid has been involved in local theatre productions for many years, both through her school and in local theatre company MISFIT.  She has performed and written material for screen and stage and loves all the behind-the-scenes elements involved in a production, especially costume and make up, which has inspired her choice of …

Scholarship 2016 – Meet Zak Gilsenan

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Scholarship 2016 – Meet Zak Gilsenan from Big Pats Creek Bachelor of Global Studies/Commerce degree at Australian Catholic University Zak is enrolling in a double degree as a stepping stone to a career in business. He has enjoyed being part of school productions and has been awarded for his academic achievements at school. He has particularly enjoyed taking part in …

Scholarship 2016 – Meet Chelsea Barnard

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Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University Chelsea’s love for nursing began at an early age when she saw firsthand the care given to her sister in hospital. Her vision to become a nurse formed from a desire to go beyond expectations, be part of each patient’s story and bring something extra to each person she cares for. With a …

Scholarship 2016 – Meet Sarah Bamford

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Bachelor of Nanotechnology at La Trobe University Sarah’s fascination with nanotechnology began two years ago when she was inspired by a talk from the CSIRO.  She is passionate about science and looks forward to taking all she learns in her degree into the world of  magnets and ant gravitational devices. Her goal is to work in ways that help transform …

Four 2016 Scholarship recipients with diverse academic interests and the potential to change our community, and our world!

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Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® branches announces four 2016 Scholarship recipients with diverse academic interests and the potential to change our community, and our world! Four students from the Upper Yarra area have received a great boost to their education with today’s announcement of the recipients of the Scholarship 2016 program, provided by the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community …

Past Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Whitelaw starts new academic adventure

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The team at Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches, its directors and customers send their best wishes to our 2015 Scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Whitelaw as she embarks on a new academic pathway next week. Kaitlyn, after completing 6 months of an Arts/Health Sciences degree, has accepted an offer to study at Tasmania University this year doing a fast-tracked Bachelor …

Past Scholarship recipient Georgia Martin makes great progress

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Past Scholarship recipient Georgia Martin makes great progress  It was lovely to catch up with past scholarship recipient Ms Georgia Martin from Millgrove this week. Georgia has been supported by the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches Scholarship program for the first two years of her degree in Psychology at Deakin University in Burwood. If you recall, Georgia needed …

Applications now open – Scholarships 2016

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We are pleased to announce applications are now open for our 2016 Scholarship Program. We are proud to once again offer this opportunity to our local community. For more information on our selection criteria see Criteria Scholarship  2016 and please take a moment to read our FAQ info sheet to answer any queries you might have. You can find it here: FAQ Scholarship 2016 …

Youth Initiative Award 2015 Profile – Steven Sanders

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Profile – Steven Sanders Every year, the Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award recognises the contribution young people make to our community.  The activities and passions of Award recipients can be varied, and all help to make our community better and stronger. Congratulations Steven! Steven (age 24) nominated Barry McDonald When the Powelltown Football Club needed an Under 18 coach this year, …