Women Share the Shed A new women’s group at Ben’s Shed is a community development initiative that aims to create a learning and working space for women of the valley interested in woodwork, the proper use of tools and many other activities associated with ‘a shed’. Last Friday we had twenty local women gather for a morning tea introductory session …
Congrats Norm Orr – we banked on you!
Congrats Norm Orr – we banked on you! Congrats to Norm Orr who was honoured in the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Awards last weekend. Norm has been long involved with many initiatives in our community including the Warburton Community Bank and this acknowledgement of his contribution couldn’t have gone to a more dedicated and active Upper Yarra community member. …
Lily’s star continues to rise
Lily’s star continues to rise Well done Lily Belle Hellicar! Wonderful news at the Yarra Ranges Council Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year awards. Local Lily Belle Hellicar was honoured with this award at a ceremony on Sunday and we are super proud – Lily was also awarded our Ian De Le Rue Youth Award in 2013 and it’s …
We’re helping Benwerren help others
We’re helping Benwerren help others It was lovely to meet today with Nicole, staff worker at our local ‘Time out for women’ service Benwerren. We have provided sponsorship of $10,000 to be used towards developing a children’s educative facility on site, including a playground, multi sensory garden and program initiatives. Benwerren is a not-for-profit, inter-denominational service that provides a safe …
Come clean with us…
We are now seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the provision of Cleaning Services. Upper Yarra Community Enterprise Ltd is the franchisee of Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank® branches. We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and the presentation of our branches and offices. We require the services of a cleaning contractor to assist us in maintaining our high standard of presentation …
Open to possibilities – Warburton Community Space
Open to possibilities – Warburton Community Space What does it mean to a community to have a cheerful, minimal cost space to meet? How central is a community space to the vibrancy of community life? What can be done to help community groups meet and prosper? These questions were asked at the Community Forum program more than eighteen months ago …
Handmade for Business
Handmade for Business Warburton Valley Handmade has celebrated its first year of operation and more than $30,000 in sales. Located in the Waterwheel complex, Handmade is one of several unique sustainable businesses that seeks to support local artists, craft makers and the local economy. A joint initiative with the Community Bank, the Waterwheel precinct is a central point of connection …
Camp Yarra Junction FUNded
Camp Yarra Junction FUNded Every year more than 4500 children enjoy a school camping experience at the ADANAC camp facility in Hoddle St, Yarra Junction. In 2009, your Community Bank provided initial funding for a summer school holiday program, TURBO KIDS, that met the specific needs of our local community, and five years on continue to support this very special …
L2P- how sponsorship helps learner drivers ‘on the road’
L2P- how sponsorship helps learner drivers ‘on the road’ The L2P program is an initiative to help match learner drivers with mentors in their community to support them in achieving 120 hours behind the wheel. Run by Council and with the help of sponsors, including the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches (and Woori Community bank), the program has …
Pay it forward
Pay it forward The Warburton-Millgrove Football Club used their Bali end-of-season players trip to pay forward the benefits of sponsorship to a local orphanage. The fifteen YVMDFL players took 25 footballs, pumps and carry bags with them to donate to an orphanage that provides a home for 68 Balinese street kids, and while they were there enjoyed a game of …