Our staff, directors and teams members wish everyone a happy and restful festive season. Thank you for being part of our year – as customers, as sponsorship recipients and as the community in which we all live and share life. This year we contributed $370,000 to almost 80 community groups. This brings our total sponsorship offer since 2001 to $2.6 …
A place to call home
A place to call home Every week more than 120 local people access the services provided by the Redwood Community Centre – and this is just one of many services supporting people in need in our region. ‘Homelessness takes many forms and does not discriminate,’ says Mark, a worker from Salvo Care – East. ‘I would estimate there are 50-60 …
Running partners
Running partners The parks and forests surrounding our towns offer a range of outdoor activities that encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. In recent years, there has been an increase in sports activities in and around our towns, particular those that feature our hills and trails in feats of endurance and skill. For many years events such as …
How has community banking touched your life in 2014?
How has community banking touched your life in 2014? This year, we have supported local life with close to $370,000 in sponsorship funding invested in almost 80 community groups or activities. It is our hope that every member of this community has benefited from community banking and know that for many of you there will be multiple examples on the …
Upper Yarra Pony Club’s long awaited room upgrade
Upper Yarra Pony Club’s long awaited room upgrade – $4000 Located at Wesburn Park, the Upper Yarra Pony Club (which began in 1961), offers a range of horse and pony activities including certificates, cross country, dressage, grooming and showjumping. The pony club, with its distinctive green and gold colours, has more than 30 members and holds a regular meet …
Scholarships to make further education easy
Scholarships to make further education easy Our Scholarship 2015 program is now open! The Scholarship aims to assist academically outstanding but disadvantaged students from the Upper Yarra area, who have been offered a place at an Australian university or college of the first time or will be attending a TAFE for the first time studying at a Diploma …
THE FUTURE OF OUR HISTORY
THE FUTURE OF OUR HISTORY The towns we live in today serve as constant reminders of the history that created them. Whether you live in Gladsydale, East Warburton, Yarra Junction or anywhere in between, knowing the stories of the past, helps us understand the connections we enjoy today and the legacy we have inherited as communities. A visit to the …
Sponsorships: the rewards are mutual
Sponsorships: the rewards are mutual Recently we announced a progressive new range of Sponsorship tools to help all of us achieve more, and simple tools, such as Club Rewards, to reward members for community bank patronage. Our quarterly sponsorship program continues to go from strength to strength. Our Ongoing Sponsorship program acknowledges the annual support we give to many established …
Gallery Greats
Gallery Greats The Waterwheel on Warburton’s main street is now a hub for local artists seeking gallery space to hold their own exhibitions. The gallery offers three-week exhibition opportunities for artists (criteria applies) at a weekly hire fee of $70. All proceeds made from sales during an exhibition will be 100% returned to the artist. The Waterwheel Gallery is proudly …
Kieren’s ride goes the extra distance for others
Kieren’s ride goes the extra distance for others