Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Sponsorships”
In the first week of September, many health, education, community and fitness representatives from the Upper Yarra Valley will join together to present ‘Love your Body – Feed Your Awesome’ coinciding with Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a ‘whole-of-community’ approach to promoting positive body image. During the week, attendees can enjoy a range of free seminars and workshops designed …
With more than 5300 members in Victoria, the Gladysdale-based site of Pony Club Victoria is a much loved and used facility for children and adults to grow in skills and confidence in horseriding and horse sports. The construction of a level 1 and 2 Cross Country Course will make this site the location for the State Championships and provide challenge …
Local photographer Kate Baker is helping young men realise their voice and their value through a unique series of black and white portraits. The project, which features young men aged between 15 and 19 years of age from Upper Yarra Valley schools, sporting clubs, theatre groups and community groups, is highlighting the unique role young people play in our community, …
In addition to our quarterly rounds of sponsorship, we also make significant contributions to our community via our annual ‘Ongoing Sponsorships’ program. This year we have provided funding in excess of $125,000 to 21 sporting clubs, schools and community organisations! So, if you or a family member goes to a local school, or plays any sport in the region they …
The gardens and roadside spaces of Millgrove and Yarra Junction are continually maintained by a small group of local volunteers who figure if they are going to get some exercise walking, they might as well provide a benefit to their community. Michael Corrie and Robert Bedggood, together with Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG), have had their job made a little …
Wildlife warriors in the Upper Yarra Valley will have an extra incentive to save for the future with our new school banking program. When your child opens an account we will make a donation on their behalf to the Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network, a local community organisation that rescues our precious sick and injured wildlife, just like Bob the …
A fiesta of films awaits cinema lovers on the weekend of 16-18 June 2017 when the Warburton Film Festival celebrates its 34th year. Eight highly acclaimed contemporary feature films will be shown with drama, comedy and documentaries from five different countries. The Warburton Film Festival is the largest of its kind in regional Victoria and attracts locals and visitors alike. …
From This Place is a book and exhibition (launching 1 September at the Warburton Arts Centre) that celebrates fourteen local women artists. It is a collaboration between Angela Rivas, photographer, and Lindy Schneider, writer, that explores the story of each artist, and how a sense of place enlivens their work. The project is an inspiration for anyone seeking to develop …
Women’s football has seen rapid growth in the past year. According to the AFL Victoria, more than 100 new female teams have been registered since 2015. The Yarra Valley has joined this fast growing sport with this year’s launch of its first women’s football club. Based in Yarra Junction, training nights (Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm) are being attended by …
Our community is the proud owner of a new Community Bank Bus. Available to local community groups, schools, sporting clubs and local people, the Community Bank Bus is a well established and much valued service that makes not only getting around town but also getting out of the valley more affordable and easy. The new Community Bank Bus seats 24 …
