Eastern Dandenong Ranges BASE

19/06/2026

Need help getting 120 hours?

17/06/2026

Update from yesterday's post : we will now be open in Cockatoo this Thursday and Friday 9-12:30pm.

16/06/2026

Update: we will now be open in Cockatoo this Thursday and Friday

Hi everyone. Due to illness our Cockatoo branch will be closed this week. Our Belgrave branch will be open. We apologise for any inconvenience.

11/06/2026

A massive thank you to Gembrook IGA for partnering with DRERS Cockatoo as a weekly food donor. Their ongoing support helps us provide emergency food relief, drop‑in centre supplies, warm meals and drinks, and practical help for people across the Hills. We’re so grateful for local businesses who choose to back community organisations. Your kindness directly supports families and individuals who are doing it tough.
Thank you, Gembrook IGA — your generosity is deeply appreciated.

09/06/2026

Thanks to Emerald Lions Club - Victoria we have public access to a Defibrillator 24/7 located at The Base.

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Hi all. Due to unforeseen circumstances our Cockatoo branch (which operates Thursdays and Fridays) will be closed this week. Our Belgrave branch will be open.

01/06/2026

Whether you’re:
✅ A community member
✅ A local business owner
✅ A facilitator, tutor or creative
✅ Part of a community group or organisation
✅ Looking to connect with others

…this evening is for you!

Together, we’ll explore how we can create more opportunities, strengthen local connections, support wellbeing, foster creativity, and build a vibrant, inclusive hub for our community.

☕ Light refreshments provided. Bring a friend!

We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you and hearing your ideas for the future.

21/05/2026

At Community Bank Upwey & District and Emerald & District, we’re excited to share something special… our 2026 Staff Grant Program!

Each of our staff members was given the opportunity to choose and surprise a local community group they’re passionate about supporting. Because our team works with the community every day, they see firsthand the incredible work being done and were absolutely thrilled to support a local group with a surprise $1,500 donation. 💛

We’re excited to share these moments with you over the coming weeks.

1️⃣0️⃣ Our tenth presentation was made by Jacqui Scanlan, our Customer Service Supervisor, who works in our Emerald branch. Jacqui chose to support the Hills Arts Alliance .

Jacqui chose the Hills Arts Alliance "because of the incredible support they provide to other groups, festivals, and community events within our community."

📷 Jacqui is pictured with Noellene, Alina, Debra and Sarah

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the groups our team has selected to support!

30/04/2026

It so rewarding to witness the support and collaboration between the groups that operate from The BASE. 😍

Thank you to the Lions!

The Sandringham Lions Club generously donated all of these Share The Dignity packs to the Emerald & District Lions Club, who then passed them onto us at our Cockatoo branch for local women and families in need. Community spirit really does ripple outwards.