The Wellspring is a community wellness collective that opened its doors at the end of July in the newly renovated ‘old CFA’ building on the main street of Warburton. It is a gathering space for cultivating growth, wellness and positive community that offers a range of services such as yoga, mindfulness, counselling, psychology, acupuncture, pregnancy and birthing support, and more. …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
