UYCH Continues their support for Nepal
Last month we posted a blog article to raise funds for people of Nepal. The earthquakes have had a massive impact on the region and many organisations have come up with ways to help. UYCH has done just that by having a ‘Free Dress’ day for all staff and volunteers. All UYCH sites got involved […]
Never too young to learn about fire safety
The UYCH Yarra Junction Kindergarten children visited the Hillcrest Fire Station last week. They were greeted by the brigade members and each child had their very own turn of squirting water from the hose putting a big smile on all their faces. Our educators Maddie, Sarah and Suzie had a go at well, Sarah knocked […]
Community houses working together
SWEY Project – Community Houses Partnering together to provide more learning opportunities in the Yarra Valley. The Seville Community House, Woori Community House and the Upper Yarra Community House recently received funding from ACFE (Adult, Community and Further Education) to explore the possibility of developing a partnership. One of the aims of the group is to be able […]
VCAL Students get the green thumbs up
Supporting Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Living within UYCH – Introducing the UYCH Growing Community. The UYCH Mt Evelyn Campus has launched its very own community garden with the vision and aim of providing a general garden space for our students and community members to create and maintain their own gardens. We hope the garden will […]
VCAL Students Getting Into Gear
Our Mt Evelyn Campus recently ran a four day Changing Gears course to help young people get their learners permit. Changing Gears is an initiative of Mission Australia that provides an interactive and flexible learning environment to assist young Victorians prepare for their learner test. Having a driver’s licence opens the doors of opportunity for […]
It’s never too early to learn about animals…
Last month we were lucky to have a visit from Debbie of the Mt Evelyn Vet Clinic. Debbie ran an exciting program for the children called PetPEP (Pets and People Education Program) which is an initiative of the Australian Veterinary Association throughout Australia. PetPEP teaches children and the community about responsible pet ownership, safety around […]
UYCH Mt Evelyn’s Biggest Morning Tea
The Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea helps raise funds for world class research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. This year our Pre-Accredited students decided to support the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and host our very own morning tea in the office to show our support for everyone affected […]
Help support the people of Nepal
The earthquakes that have ravaged Nepal have had a massive impact on the Nepalese people. The death toll from the two quakes, the first on April 25th and the second on 12th May now stands at 8,583. The is now the highest in Nepal’s history. Dozens of people are still missing which mean the death toll will […]
Pride Cup 2015 – this Sunday 17th May
Community football teams call on the community to show their support for diversity and inclusion in Aussie Rules. Join in the celebrations this Sunday… When: Sunday, 17 May 2015, from 10am Where: Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve Pride Cup started in 2014 with the aim of celebrating inclusion and diversity in sport. The event was held off the back […]
