Congratulate Kieren Devisser – winner of our Youth Initiative award Upper Yarra, Thursday 29 November, 2014: The Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award has been awarded to Yarra Junction based Kieren Devisser. As part of an ongoing 2014 Youth Initiative program, Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® Branches acknowledges annually the contribution to our community made by a local …
Seeking young people who shine in our community
Seeking young people who shine in our community Youth Initiative Award 2014 Do you know a young person in our community that sets a great example and makes a contribution that you think is inspiring? We’re looking to acknowledge and reward a young person this year who sets a great example and deserves some recognition. Just like Skye Johnson in …
Scholarship 2014 awarded to local Georgia Martin for first year at uni
Scholarship 2014 awarded to local Georgia Martin for first year at uni Upper Yarra, Tuesday 25 February 2014: The Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® Branches are pleased to announce Miss Georgia Martin, from Millgrove, is the recipient of their inaugural Scholarship 2014 program. The scholarship has been established to support one local student with the costs of higher education. …
Lily’s star continues to rise
Lily’s star continues to rise Well done Lily Belle Hellicar! Wonderful news at the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year awards. Local Lily Belle Hellicar was honoured with this award at a ceremony on Sunday and we are super proud – Lily was also awarded our Ian De Le Rue Youth Award in 2013 and it’s …
Camp Yarra Junction FUNded
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’
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 …
Pay it forward
Pay it forward The Warburton-Millgrove Football Club used their Bali end-of-season players trip to pay forward the benefits of sponsorship to a local orphanage. The fifteen YVMDFL players took 25 footballs, pumps and carry bags with them to donate to an orphanage that provides a home for 68 Balinese street kids, and while they were there enjoyed a game of …
Wesburn under cover
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 …
Photovoice Exhibition- extended dates and new venues
Photovoice Exhibition- extended dates and new venues The ‘Photovoice’ exhibition ‘Life through our eyes’ by our community’s VCAL students has been so well received that it will be showcased at several other venues in the valley. Currently on display at the Yarra Junction Family Centre (corner Hoddle St) until December 2, the exhibition will then move to the Artisan’s Gallery, …
Call for applications – Scholarship 2014
Call for applications – Scholarship 2014 The Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Banks are committed to supporting youth through various initiatives, including our new annual scholarship program for youth in our community . Commencing this year, scholarships will be awarded to full-time first year undergraduates studying at an Australian university or college campus for the first time. Applications for the …