LOCKDOWN is over so let’s get snapping!

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4 days to go! Entries for our Calendar Competition and Online Photo Exhibition have been EXTENDED. ** NEW CLOSING DATE ** 5pm Monday 02 August 2021 ** UPPER YARRA 2022 CALENDAR COMPETITION and ONLINE PHOTO EXHIBITION For an ENTRY FORM and terms & conditions please visit https://upperyarra.net.au/…/upper-yarra-2022-calendar…/ OR Drop into the Yarra Junction or Warburton branch to pick up an …

Life-saving defibrillators gifted to community provide access 24/7

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The communities of Warburton and Yarra Junction can now access a defibrillator any time of the day or night on their main streets thanks to the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise, and the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches. A public access defibrillator has been installed adjacent to the ATM at the front of each of the branches in an …

Research Funding for Yarra Valley Community School

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    Research Funding for Yarra Valley Community School Congratulations to UYCH and Yarra Valley Community School which has just received funding to conduct a research project to identify ways to engage with vulnerable youth who are at risk of disengaging, specifically 12-15 year olds. It is to ensure this group continue to develop their education, social and emotional wellbeing …

Partners are listing on www.eventsvictoria.com

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To all our sponsorship recipients, we want to do everything we can to help you get the most of your funding. For many of our partners, the opportunity to list your event for free on www.eventsvictoria.com is one of the most valuable 5 minutes of marketing activity you can do. Not only will this immediately give you exposure on the …

Community members cheered as the Great Steps of Warburton were officially opened

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Community members cheered as the Great Steps of Warburton were officially opened.  125849 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Source: Upper Yarra Mail see link  By JESSE GRAHAM VISITORS and residents alike will have another reason to step on up to Warburton, with a community mosaic project finished and officially unveiled last Friday. The Great Steps of Warburton mosaic project was officially opened …

Warburton wins Branch of the Year

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Warburton wins Branch of the Year Here they are! The wonderful team from the BRANCH of THE YEAR for the region. Our Warburton branch was awarded this honour during the week and we couldn’t be prouder. Pictured L to R is branch manager Darren Pennington, Wendy Roy, Kate Ford and Julie Clerke. Missing from the photo is Ros Caneva (on …

A well-earned cuppa for Jan

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A well-earned cuppa for Jan Bettess Wesburn cancer survivor Jan Bettess finished a sever-year fundraising campaign on a high list week hosting 120 guests to her final Biggest Morning Tea. Jan has raised $41,217.95 over the years for Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser. She was undergoing treatment for cancer in 2007 when a few friends joined her for the fist event. …

Pay it forward

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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

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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 …