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Neighbourhood Watch Service organisations

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is a community-based crime prevention program which aims to improve the quality of life within a neighbourhood by minimising preventable crime and promoting closer community ties. The program relies on the community and the police working together in a partnership. Victoria Police started the first…
13 April 2025
Rotary stories Local heroesService organisations

Rotary stories

In this post, we will include stories of the activities of the Rotary clubs in our area that we have been told about. Fred Gibbs, a stalwart member of Rotary Balwyn 2019 Australia Day Honours Investiture. Fred Gibbs and the then Victorian Governor Linda Dessau Julie Mulhauser Fred Gibbs OAM…
6 July 2024
Volunteering Volunteering

Volunteering

Volunteering and other ways to contribute to your community Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community, use your particular skills to help others and to meet people who share your interest and commitment to a stronger community. The many community groups in our area rely on volunteers…
5 June 2024
Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres Neighbourhood Houses

Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres

Neighbourhood Houses are the heart of our communities. They are independent, community-based organisations.  Their purpose is to bring people together to connect, learn and contribute to their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.  Also commonly known as community centres, learning centres, community houses or neighbourhood centres, these inclusive…
21 March 2024
Voice to Parliament First Nations

Voice to Parliament

The Voice to Parliament It is with deep sadness that we accept the result of the Voice Referendum.  We thank the people who wrote articles on this issue for publication in Eastsider News.   They were well argued and heartfelt calls for Australia to accept the generous and gracious offer given…
20 September 2023
Requests for help Requests for help

Requests for help

From time to time, we get requests from our readers to help them in their search for information or to assist them in publicising their personal projects.  Maybe it is something like exploring local history or promoting a cause close to their heart.  As part of our role to help…
23 November 2022
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