Congratulations to the Winners of Our 2026 Community Calendar Competition! What an incredible year it has been for our annual Community Calendar Photo Competition. A huge thank you to everyone who entered and helped make this year’s competition our biggest yet. We received 94 entries, including 20 from talented photographers under 18, and an amazing […]
At our recent 25th Birthday Community Celebration on 21 February, we were thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Geoff Vickers Youth Scholarships, supporting first-year university or TAFE students from the Upper Yarra. An initiative of UYCE Ltd, this annual scholarship program is proudly funded by Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction and has […]
As part of our 25th Birthday Community Celebration on 21 February 2025, Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE) was proud to announce the recipients of our 2024/2025 Community Grants – Round #1. A total of $37,785 was awarded across 12 inspiring local projects, each selected for their positive impact on our community. These grants reflect UYCE’s […]
Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Ltd | February 2025 In February 2025, the Upper Yarra community marked a major milestone: 25 years of community banking, proudly delivered through Community Bank Warburton and Community Bank Yarra Junction. Since opening their doors in 2000, these local banks—operated by Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Ltd (UYCE)—have reinvested more than $5 […]
We are thrilled to announce Talei Whiteside as the 2024 Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award recipient! Talei is a shining light in our community, embodying selflessness, leadership, and dedication. Her remarkable contributions have left an indelible impact, and we are privileged to recognise her efforts with this prestigious award. Nominated by Kate Feagan, […]
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the first round of our 2024/2025 Community Grant Program! Last financial year, UYCE/Community Banks Warburton & Yarra Junction proudly funded 37 impactful projects, investing $144,185 back into the Upper Yarra community. These projects have already begun transforming our region, with many completed and others on […]
We’re excited to announce the recipients of our 2024 Community Defib Program, with five new 24/7 community-accessible defibrillators set to be installed across the Upper Yarra region. A big thank you to everyone who applied for this life-saving initiative, and congratulations to the following organisations who will be custodians of these vital devices: Warburton – […]
The communities of Warburton and Yarra Junction now have round-the-clock access to lifesaving defibrillators, thanks to a joint initiative between Upper Yarra Community Enterprise and Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction. As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of community banking in the Upper Yarra in 2020, a public access defibrillator was installed outside each […]
Nestled in the steep, lush landscape of the Upper Yarra Valley, a small but mighty hydro project is making a big impact, generating clean, renewable energy while remaining rooted in local values and community spirit. From Vision to Reality Inspired by over 100 years of hydroelectric history in Warburton, a passionate group of locals spent […]
