Dr Jonathon Welch AM, and 60 members of his community choir – ‘THECHO!R’- visited Alexandra on April 7 2019 to conduct a singing workshop with local participants, then participated in a free concert performance in the afternoon for the general public involving all members of THECHO!R and all local participants. Funded through the Foundation’s Bushfire […]
Funds from the MTCF assisted the Alexandra Football and Netball Club (AFNC) to tell their story, in order to attract funds to help construct a multipurpose community facility at the recreation reserve. The recreation reserve was the main staging area for fire fighters during the 2009 fires and the facilities are in a poor state. […]
The overall aim of the Rivers and Ranges Community Leadership Program (RRCLP) is to increase the capacity and resilience of communities by strengthening local leadership. The funding from the MTCF provided the assistance to support two individuals from Murrindindi Shire to attend the RRCLP program. The program develops community leadership capacity by providing opportunities for […]
Girlink is a transition program for Grade 6 girls from the Cathedral Cluster of primary schools in Alexandra, Marysville, Buxton and Eildon. The program was a two-day residential camp facilitated by staff and Year 11 students from the Alexandra Secondary College. The aim of the camp was to build social bonds and resilience in the […]
A new aesthetically pleasing shelter and garden for Taggerty CFA volunteers and community members to gather will improve connectedness, health and wellbeing. CFA members attend various types of emergency incidents. They can be exposed to traumatic, sometimes life-threatening events. This presents an increased potential risk of mental health issues. This area will be utilised as […]
Working in partnership with the CFA brigades of Narbethong, Buxton, Marysville and Taggerty, as well as SES and Forest Fire Management, a free community event was held in October 2016 to assist the local community to prepare for the fire season. The Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation assisted in the planning and promotion of this […]
The Creative Triangle Open Day was held in September at the Buxton Hall to showcase the work of the Creative Triangle and to share expertise and welcome new members. The Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation supported members of the Creative Triangle to attend a workshop to learn new skills in an environment that fosters community […]
The Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation was a proud supporter of the opening night of the Yea Arts Carnivale in January. This free community event provided a wonderful opportunity to foster the local community and enhance social and cultural well being, as well as bringing people together and providing networking opportunities for many. The free […]
The Marysville Skate Park was developed as part of the Gallipoli Park precinct rebuilding works in the aftermath of the 2009 bushfires. The Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation was pleased to support this celebratory community event with a focus for the youth to thank those who made the skate park happen. It was organised by […]
The Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation supported local volunteers by funding a training program for volunteers and ambassadors in the Marysville and Triangle area. Funded through the Triangle Community Development Fund, this program provided the opportunity for volunteers to gain new skills and helps to instill pride and confidence in volunteer work. Volunteers contribute so […]