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Dark Horses’ team preparation for 2017 RACV Energy Breakthrough

I participate in a sport called HPV, which stands for Human Powered Vehicles. HPV is a sport similar to cycling where we race recumbent tricycles. We are a team of seven secondary school students, and one of the few all-girls teams that compete. My team is called Dark Horses, and we race under the banner […]

There’s no going back

I’m no tree-hugging, preaching hippie, but I do believe one thing: humans suck at taking care of our planet. I understand the government strives itself to address the needs of the people, whether it be through improving economic growth, jobs, healthcare, education and more. However, I am not alone in the strong belief that the […]

Food is Free cupboard

ECH Food is Free (FiF) cupboard is certainly being embraced by our community, both by donors and recipients. This project is part of a worldwide movement that believes food should be freely available to everyone. Emerald Community House set up a Food is Free pantry cupboard to offer food freely to the whole community. Everyone […]

Hospitality Work Ready Training – Term 4, 2017

Hospitality Work Ready Training * Course Code HT The Hospitality Work Ready Training is an accredited Work Skills program aimed at providing participants the skills to be Work Ready to gain employment in the hospitality industry. This basic training is conducted over two weekends and covers the following accredited units: This is a hands […]

Above normal fire season forecast for Victoria

Conditions in Victoria appear likely to increase the risk of an above normal fire season, with a potentially earlier start in some parts of the state according to the latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook released today. The Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, developed by the Bureau of Meteorology with fire and land managers, was released today, […]

WeatherSmarts forum – Community preparedness information

Have you got WeatherSmarts? WeatherSmarts is a new community approach using ECH’s Centre of Resilience strategy to gear up for climate calamities such as extreme storms, bushfires, high winds and asthma thunderstorms which can all create a serious disruption for us very quickly. Just how ready and adaptable are we? What do we need to […]

Book Writers’ Workshop in Term 4

Ever wanted to write a book, but not sure how to make a start? This course will take you through the steps of writing a book, promoting it, getting it published and finding out about attending literary festivals and events around the world. Of special interest is the memoir – an historical account or biography […]

Learn skills for creating projects which help build and strengthen community connections

Are you looking to connect with people who share your enthusiasm and interest in supporting positive projects in the community? Not sure how to get started to develop your ideas to build and manage a team of volunteers, or start a purpose driven social enterprise helping create opportunities which promotes inclusion? Explore how our Introduction […]

How savvy are you using Social Media?

Do you find using social media too difficult or is it driving you crazy? Enquire about our social media course running from 7-9:30pm on Tues October 10th & 17th, it is ideal for people who want to get a handle on social media for personal use or to increase marketing skills for small business. Course […]

GADRC supports the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum campaign

The Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children (La Trobe) are holding a vigil on Sunday 8 October commencing at 2pm at Emerald Community House in support for the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) events being run nationally. More info can be found at www.capsa.org.au & www.actionnetwork.org/groups/catholic-alliance-for-people-seeking-asylum-capsa

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