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31 August News

Social housing champions

Nominations for the 2025 Social Housing Volunteer Awards are open.
31 August News

Open hearts, open homes

Foster carers play a vital role supporting children and young people who are not able to live with their family. By opening their hearts and homes, foster carers provide a safe place for children to heal, grow and thrive.
04 August News

Try table tennis

Looking for a new way to stay active and meet new people? For more than 100 years, Victorians of all ages have been enjoying table tennis.
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From couches to costumes: Anglesea's wild west night

Community movie clubs bring together people with similar interests or postcodes and if the Anglesea’s club is any indication, dress ups, drinks and nibbles are all part of the fun.

Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon

We take flight above the Yarra Valley in a hot air balloon following a path dictated by the winds

Birdwatchers contribute to global conservation efforts

With birds that were common in Victoria now extinct or endangered, the hobby of birdwatching has become a vital conservation tool.
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Beef moussaka

Keep warm on cold nights with this heart-warming beef dish with a creamy béchamel sauce.

Indian caramelised onion and split pea soup

A fragrant, comforting soup – the perfect entrée!

Vegetable arancini

Enjoy these crispy, fluffy vegetable arancini. Include in your menu as a starter or add vegetables and protein to create a main meal.

Reviewed 05 August 2025

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