Officer & District Community Association

05/06/2026

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27/04/2026

27/04/2026

It was a profound honour to gather in the stillness of the early morning before dawn at the Officer Memorial Gates. Paying our respects to the service and sacrifice of our ANZACs and all those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Carrying the ANZAC spirit of mateship we enjoyed further reflection and sharing of stories over breakfast provided by the Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club, along with tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits by the CWA Officer Woorinyan.

Thank you also to the following for your support of this service:
* Andrew Dye - Piper
* Rob Porter Recreation Reserve Committee Officer Recreation Reserve
* Officer and District Community Assoc.
* Flag bearers from Beaconsfield - Officer Scout Group
* Bellevue Farm Gatefor providing juices.
* Tristan Daloia, Robbie Parker, and Patrick Fanous from St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
* Cr Samantha-Jane Potter. Officer Ward, Cardinia Shire Council
* Councillor Brett Owen - Beacon Hills Ward, Cardinia Shire
* Cardinia Creative Community Open Miic Night

And to you the community, veterans, schools, sporting clubs and community organisations. It is so beautiful to have people of all generations in attendance on this important day.

Lest we Forget 🌺

25/04/2026

It was a profound honour to gather in the stillness of the early morning before dawn at the Officer Memorial Gates. Paying our respects to the service and sacrifice of our ANZACs and all those who have served in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Carrying the ANZAC spirit of mateship we enjoyed further reflection and sharing of stories over breakfast provided by the Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club, along with tea, coffee and ANZAC biscuits by the CWA Officer Woorinyan.

Thank you also to the following for your support of this service:
* Andrew Dye - Piper
* Rob Porter Recreation Reserve Committee Officer Recreation Reserve
* Officer and District Community Assoc.
* Flag bearers from Beaconsfield - Officer Scout Group
* Bellevue Farm Gatefor providing juices.
* Tristan Daloia, Robbie Parker, and Patrick Fanous from St Margaret's Berwick Grammar
* Cr Samantha-Jane Potter. Officer Ward, Cardinia Shire Council
* Councillor Brett Owen - Beacon Hills Ward, Cardinia Shire
* Cardinia Creative Community Open Miic Night

And to you the community, veterans, schools, sporting clubs and community organisations. It is so beautiful to have people of all generations in attendance on this important day.

Lest we Forget 🌺

23/04/2026

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at the Memorial Gates Saturday 25 April commencing 6am.

Best to arrive early, patrons can enter via Starling Road and now McMullen Road as well. Follow the instructions from the volunteer parking attendants.

There is parking available along Siding Ave down to the Council Office.

The Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club will be providing Bacon and Egg rolls, the CWA Officer Woorinyan ANZAC biscuits with tea and Coffee as well as fruit juice donated by Bellevue Farm Gate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Officer & District Community Association
Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club
CWA Officer Woorinyan
ROC - Officer Football Club
ROC Football Club Past Players & Officials
ROC Netball Club
communityPete

23/04/2026

Parking details for tomorrows ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
Please follow instructions by volunteer parking attendants.

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at the Memorial Gates Saturday 25 April commencing 6am.

Best to arrive early, patrons can enter via Starling Road and now McMullen Road as well. Follow the instructions from the volunteer parking attendants.

There is parking available along Siding Ave down to the Council Office.

The Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club will be providing Bacon and Egg rolls, the CWA Officer Woorinyan ANZAC biscuits with tea and Coffee as well as fruit juice donated by Bellevue Farm Gate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Officer & District Community Association
Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club
CWA Officer Woorinyan
ROC - Officer Football Club
ROC Football Club Past Players & Officials
ROC Netball Club
communityPete

28/01/2026

This weeks Gazette features a lovely tribute to Carol Porter.

Pakenham-Berwick Gazette

27/01/2026

Vale Carol Porter OAM
1944 - 2026

ODCA was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Porter OAM this past Saturday and would like to extend our sincere condolences to all of Carol’s family.
Carol was a life-long active and well respected member of the Officer Progress Association and subsequently the Officer and District Community Association since its inception.

Carol and her late husband, Rob, made significant contributions to preserving Officer’s heritage during periods of development. Their efforts included the conservation of the Officer Union Church and the Officer Kiln. Additionally, they took part in the working group responsible for the careful relocation of the Officer Memorial Gates in 2012 and played a key role in starting the Officer Community ANZAC Dawn Service, which continues to grow in attendance each year.

Carol dedicated herself wholeheartedly to community volunteering and, while she will be deeply missed, her legacy will endure.

All are welcome to attend a service in celebration of Carol’s life, details in link below.

Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate the life of Carol Porter in the Lakeview Room at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham on Friday 6th February 2026 commencing at 12:00 p.m. A burial will follow at the Pakenham Cemetery, Thewlis Road Pakenham.

12/01/2026

Very honoured to have been nominated along with Officer Kangaroos Junior Football club and the Rob Porter Rec Reserve Committee of management for a Cardinia Shire Council Australia Day Award for the event, Officer Community ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
Thank you to all the volunteers who help every year to organise this event, and to everyone in the community who join us in remembering those who fought for the freedom we enjoy today.

Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club
Officer Recreation Reserve
CWA Officer Woorinyan
Bellevue Farm Gate
Cardinia Shire Council

🌟 Announcing the Nominees for the 2026 Australia Day Awards! 🌟

Cardinia Shire Council is proud to celebrate the incredible individuals and events that make our community such a vibrant and caring place.

This year’s nominees have shown outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference.

🏆 Award Categories:
• Citizen of the Year
• Senior Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Event of the Year

The winner of each category will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 22 January.

👏 Join us as we congratulate the nominees on their achievements and celebrate their inspiring contributions to our community!