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 …
Play gets real at Benwerren
Play gets real at Benwerren Thank you to the lovely people of Benwerren in Yarra Junction for inviting us along to see just how appreciated the new play equipment we funded last year is! Sponsorship of $10,000 was given to the ‘Time out for women’ service to develop a children’s playground and multi sensory garden. Benwerren is a not-for-profit, inter-denominational service …
Women’s shed – building self-reliance
Women’s shed – building self-reliance Early last year, fifteen local women joined a pilot program at Ben’s Shed in Yarra Junction to learn the art and craft of woodwork. Trudy Nisbet signed up to the program seeing the opportunity for self-reliance as a major benefit. ‘I have always been keen to understand the tools and have the knowledge to fix …
Club Rewards could make the difference
Club Rewards Our Club Rewards incentive program is available to groups that have received sponsorship from us previously, and offers an additional funding stream that many schools and clubs have benefitted from with hundreds of dollars in additional support. Club Rewards accrue when club members open an account or take out a mortgage with us for the first time. If …
Theatre –Spotlight Youth Theatre
Theatre –Spotlight Youth Theatre -new sponsorship New in Warburton, Spotlight Youth Theatre, caters for young people between 8-21 years of age interested in performance and theatre skills. Learn: Theatre etiquette, theatre production and stagecraft Acting and performance Singing, voice projection Movement, dance and choreography Genres of theatre and music Prop and set design Stage make up and back stage techniques …
Sponsorships presented!
Sponsorships presented! Congratulations to our recent sponsorship recipients who attended our presentation night last night and had a great opportunity to share their stories and make community connections. The diversity of projects, clubs and activities we get to sponsor continually shows what an incredible community we have here in Yarra Junction, Warburton and districts. From table tennis, to …
Brekky on the Buses at UYSC
Brekky on the Buses Now in its third year of operation, the Brekky on the Buses program is a community service offer at the Upper Yarra Secondary College through the Chaplaincy committee. Every Tuesday, Judy and her crew of four volunteers prepare and serve at least 160 toasted sandwiches to students as they arrive on the buses. For some it’s …
‘Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community’ 2015
‘Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community’ The fourth annual ‘Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community’ photo exhibition is now accepting entries. At Warburton and Yarra Junction & District Community Bank® branches we’re looking for 12 winning photographs, which capture the Upper Yarra Valley, that will be used to create one winning calendar for 2016. Entries open 8 June 2015 and close on 17 …
Sponsoring Warby Artisans & Produce Market
Warby Artisans & Produce Market Warby Artisans & Produce Market specialises in beautifully handcrafted products made with quality materials and home made, home grown and home baked produce. All items for sale at Warby Artisans & Produce Market are made by wonderfully talented Artisans and the person running the stall is the designer/maker. The Market is a fun place to …
Reeling in new members
Reeling in new members Warburton and District Anglers Club grows by more than 200% in six months! Recreational fishing is enjoyed by more than 3.5 million Australians every year with the most popular reason for fishing being to relax and unwind. Faced with a declining and ageing membership, The Warburton Anglers Club took on the challenge of reinventing themselves and …