Community matters

Local Schools shine as Sustainability finalists

Local Schools Shine as Sustainability Finalists Sustainability Victoria Three local schools, Box Hill High School, Camberwell Grammar School and Kew High School have been named as finalists in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Box Hill High School has been nominated as a finalist in the Emerging School of the Year…

Eastsider News27 May 2025

Action Groups

Community Action Groups

Mont Albert Village Business Association (MAVBA) Mont Albert Village Business Association (MAVBA) brings together some 50 businesses to promote Mont Albert Village as a shopping and activity hub and celebrates its authentic heritage. Since re-incorporating in 2024, it has worked closely with Whitehorse Council on streetscape upgrades, village events and…

Eastsider News18 May 2025

First Nations

Whitehorse Friends for Reconciliation

A call for help from Whitehorse Friends for Reconciliation Virginia Burns Like many community groups, Whitehorse Friends for Reconciliation (WFFR) have survived because of committed members who have served over several decades. We have now reached the time when WFFR cannot continue without an injection of new people. We ask…

Eastsider News21 April 2025

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…

Eastsider News13 April 2025

Health and wellbeing Support groups

Autism support services

Burwood Brickworks walkers raise thousands for Autism awareness Aspect A dedicated group of senior walkers from Burwood Brickworks in Melbourne’s inner-East has stepped up in a big way for this year’s Walk for Autism, raising thousands of dollars and inspiring others with their community spirit. Led by local Personal Trainer…

Eastsider News6 July 2024

Local heroes Service 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. Addressing Classroom Hunger: Supporting Our Local Kids Robyn Stokes, President Box Hill Central Rotary In today’s cost of living crisis, many local children face the daily challenge…

Eastsider News6 July 2024

Seniors' health Support groups Volunteering

Balwyn Evergreen Centre

Welcome to Balwyn Evergreen Centre We're here to help you stay active, healthy and socially connected Do you want to make new friends, keep active and stay socially connected? Then Balwyn Evergreen Centre is the place for you. We're a dynamic and caring community offering a range of activities for…

Eastsider News6 June 2024

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…

Eastsider News5 June 2024

Service organisations

Community Service Organisations

Listed below are some of the community service organisations that exist in our region. In general, these groups are part of a network established and operated for the wellbeing and benefit of others. Community service organisations promote, provide or carry out activities, facilities or projects for the benefit or welfare…

Eastsider News3 June 2024

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What’s happening in our local organisations

The region that Eastsider News covers has many active and energetic organisations that cover a wide range of matters. We want to keep you up to date with what these groups are doing and to raise awareness of the important community building role these groups provide. We encourage the organisers…

Eastsider News30 May 2024