June 11, 2026
Community members recently visited Wollert Community Farm as part of a series of workshops delivered in partnership with the Merri Creek Management Committee. The workshops invited people to walk on…
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June 1, 2026
Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) recently welcomed local Federal MP Andrew Giles to learn more about Parent Pathways and meet some of the parents participating in the program. Parent Pathways is…
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May 25, 2026
Whittlesea Community Connections is proud to deliver the Digital Sisters program in partnership with Good Things Foundation, supporting refugee and migrant women to build digital skills, confidence and independence. Through…
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May 18, 2026
National Volunteer Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate the people who generously give their time to support others and make our community stronger. This year’s theme, Your Year…
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May 5, 2026
The Whittlesea Community Connections Multicultural Women’s Group Grants Program is now open, offering up to $5,000 per group across the City of Whittlesea. This funding supports initiatives that bring multicultural…
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April 28, 2026
We’re pleased to share the launch of our new Volunteering Search Widget on the Whittlesea Community Connections website. Developed in partnership with the City of Whittlesea, this tool is designed…
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April 23, 2026
We’re pleased to welcome back Kids Connect Club for Term 2 at Mernda Neighbourhood House. This weekly program offers a safe, supportive and engaging space for children aged 7–12 to…
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April 22, 2026
A group of managers from Yarra Valley Water (YVW)’s Asset & Field Services division recently volunteered their time at Wollert Community Farm, supporting work in the Indigenous plant nursery,…
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April 20, 2026
Learn Local Programs – Term 2 now open We’re excited to share our Learn Local Program offerings for Term 2, delivering a range of pre-accredited courses across the Whittlesea and…
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April 15, 2026
Recently, we welcomed representatives from government, partner organisations and community groups to our farm for a field visit focused on urban waterway restoration and shared learning. The visit formed part…
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