Supporting NSW communities under threat from bush fires Our concern and support goes out to the communities currently threatened by bush fires in NSW. As we, in postcodes 3799 and 3797, approach the 5 year anniversary of Black Saturday we remember when we faced a similar situation and how much the support of other communities meant at the time, and …
Visage 2013 locals painting locals
Visage 2013 locals painting locals One of the premier art prizes in the region, Visage features portraits of people who live, work or play in the Yarra Valley. Now in its fourth year, Visage provides a chance for everyone to participate in this increasingly popular exhibition. The Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Banks provide sponsorship funding for this event, and …
ReTurning the Waterwheel
ReTurning the Waterwheel How UYCE led the reanimation of a town’s centerpiece When the Waterwheel complex was put out for tender a few years ago, it faced an uncertain future. A team of local people, led by Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE), facilitated a vision that returned this iconic landmark to the community, so it could be used to …
Two million ways to help a community grow
Two million ways to help a community grow In June the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® branches, which are community owned banks operated under franchise by the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise, provided its two millionth sponsorship dollar to the people of the Upper Yarra. Since 2000, the enterprising community bank has contributed to many events, organisations, clubs and projects …
Celebrating $2 million
Celebrating $2 million We celebrated a significant milestone in July 2013 – over $2 million in sponsorship funding to our local community since 2000! Here are some of our worthy partners:
Calendar photo competition and exhibition
Calendar photo competition and exhibition Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community Our 2nd year for this event was again extremely successful and many people submitted fantastic photographs of aspects of our community. Congratulations to the winners this year! Judges Choice Winter Solstice Gathering – Paul Colcheedas People’s Choice Jetty in need of TLC – Robyn Emonson Director’s Choice …
Have you heard about YOUTH FOUNDATION?
Have you heard about YOUTH FOUNDATION? Youth Foundation is a structure for funding local youth-led and focused projects that help young people make a real difference in their communities. Youth Foundation Upper Yarra has recently supported the local Skate Park Group in Warburton to hold an event on April 28 to raise awareness of the Skate Park campaign and to …
Warburton Primary School magical mosaic
Warburton Primary School magical mosaic Warburton Primary School was one of the first to receive sponsorship funding when the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise opened Warburton Community Bank in 2000. In a recent round of funding an artist-in-residence program has been funded for $5,000. The mosaic program will see local artist Sioux Dollman working with students on a mural to beautiful …
Catprint Theatre – a group of Top Girls
Catprint Theatre – a group of Top Girls Sponsorship has helped Catprint Theatre, a local adult theatre company, establish a reputation for quality stage productions that give everyone in the community a chance to shine. Their second Theatre Shorts program featured eleven short plays from local writers, actors and directors and a third event is planned for November. Claire Bamford, …
Mange Management funds save wombat’s lives
Mange Management funds save wombat’s lives Ice-cream lids and high-tech motion-sensitive cameras may seem an unlikely team, but it’s a combination that’s making incredible inroads into ridding wombats of the painful, life-threatening scourge of mange. Jenny Mattingly from wildlife organisation Mange Management Inc met up with Warburton resident Ian Maberly and Upper Yarra Community Enterprise chairman Peter Kimberley last week …