Congratulations to Reagan Charlton Smith – Recipient Youth Initiative Award 2019

UYCENews, Uncategorized, UYCE, Youth

The winner of Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award 2019 is Raegan Charlton Smith pictured here with Elizabeth Fox, UYCE Board Member. The Award was presented at the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Annual General Meeting in November 2019. Reagan was nominated by Jennifer Storey. Reagan Charlton Smith is on a mission to break down the barriers between young people …

Our 2020 Community Bank Calendar is now available

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The Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches exclusive 2020 Community Bank Calendar is now available for pickup from either of our branches. The Calendar features the twelve winning photographs from the recent ‘My Place, My Community’ competition and exhibition with Judges Choice Ryan Tews’ stunning photo ‘The Snowy Beginnings of Cement Creek’ on the cover. People think it is …

Local Life 15 launches today!

UYCELocal Life, News, Sponsorships

We’re pleased to share our latest issue of Local Life with you today. We value the work that goes on behind the scenes to make our communities thrive. Click the link to read all about the River Folk Festival, successful sponsorship recipients five years on and more!

Local Life Issue 14 is out now!

UYCELocal Life, News, Uncategorized

Our latest issue of Local Life is now available. You can pick up your copy from either our Yarra Junction or Warburton branches or download a copy of our online edition here. Read about our latest round of Sponsorship recipients and the great projects they will be bringing to you community. Download your copy here.

Local Life Issue 13 is out now!

UYCELocal Life, News

Our latest issue of Local Life is now available. You can pick up your copy from either our Yarra Junction or Warburton branches or download a copy of our online edition here. Read about our latest round of Sponsorship recipients and the great projects they will be bringing to you community. Download your copy here.

Warburton – all (hydro) powered up

UYCELocal Life, News

Warburton is leading the way in community-owned renewable energy generation. The Warburton Community Hydro Electricity project hopes to secure funding through the State Government’s New Energy Jobs Fund. An official announcement is expected to be made within the coming month. For the Warburton community, this project will represent a new era in sustainability, generating enough electricity to power around 150 …

Local Life Digital – doing our bit

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Love Local Life but would refer to minimise your eco-footprint and receive it via email instead of hard copy? Simply join our mailing list and we will send you the latest release on the day it’s launched. You’ll be first to know about the great things happening in your community and reduce waste at the same time. Let’s do our …

SAVING A TOWN’S CENTREPIECE

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When the Waterwheel complex was put up for tender five years ago, it faced an uncertain future. A team of local people, led by Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE), facilitated a vision and returned this iconic landmark to the community. Today the Waterwheel complex consists of the Visitor Information Centre, Handmade artisan shop, the Waterwheel Art Gallery and the Indoor …

Community Resources – New hi-vis vests for free hire

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We have added Community Bank branded hi-vis vests to our range of items that can be borrowed for your sponsored event or activity. Great for marshalling or to provide high visibility to ensure the safety of your staff or volunteers, these vests come in a range of sizes and can be borrowed from the Warburton branch. There are 20 vests …