St Leonards Community Care Group

19/10/2026

Have you noticed a white plastic tub with the primary schools logo on it on the counter at Scoops and the IGA?

Many generous people drop their spare change into these buckets. Every 5, 10,20, 50 cents or gold coin, counts to supporting our fantastic primary school. Last summer this change helped buy hats so all children could participate in outdoor physical education.

Your small contribution makes a big difference.

We just wanted to say a big thank you to all those who have dropped their spare change into the tubs to support this initiative and of course to Scoops and the IGA and for those not aware that this opportunity exists. 🥰

14/10/2026

A group of us from St Leonards Community Care, plus volunteers from Point Richard’s Reserve weeded the slope at the end of Gilbert Street along with Bellarine Bayside this morning. A truck full of weeds removed. It looks heaps better, hope you notice as you walk along the foreshore.

13/10/2026

We are excited to be part of the working group which has developed this survey so we can better understand what our community knows and thinks about family violence. We encourage all our members to complete the survey, we want to hear from everyone.

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03/09/2026

A big thank you to students from the Bellarine Secondary College who cleaned our beach. 👍👏👏👏

09/08/2026

Hey St Leonards and Indented Head folks, did you know it’s Landcare Week?

Our local CFA is featured in an article showing Landcare and community working together.

03/08/2026

Bird flu has been detected in Victoria

We live next to a Swan Bay, a Ramsar wetland, and our Salt Lagoon, both home to many species of birds, many migratory.

If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals showing signs of bird flu, you should not touch them or get too close.

Avoid contact and keep your distance, including dogs. Please don’t feed wild birds, and keep bird baths clean.

Record the date, time, location and take photos.

Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Or report it at https://forms.bio.vic.gov.au/wildlife-influenza-investigation

The birdflu.com.au web site has lots of information including if you have back yard chickens and what you can do to protect them.

https://birdflu.com.au/

Stay informed and prepared with the latest news, expert advice, and community support on avian influenza for Australians, leveraging technology for better health outcomes.

27/07/2026

St Leonards!

You might notice some new plant guards along the foreshore trail between the boat ramp and Red Bluff.

Thanks to Bellarine Bayside and over 25 members of our community, young and old, we managed to plant almost 500 plants in one morning, celebrating National Tree Day, ending with a very welcome BBQ. Thanks to everyone who attended. Bit by bit we make a positive difference. If you would look to join our monthly working bee email: [email protected]

24/07/2026

Don’t forget to join us and Bellarine Bayside tomorrow 10.am - 1pm (including a BBQ) for national Tree Day on the St Leonards Foreshore. Meet at the Gilbert St Carpark under the Cyprus trees. Great children’s morning of fun.

22/07/2026

On behalf of Bellarine Bayside

Community Planting Day this Sunday

Join us on National Tree Day this Sunday, at St Leonards opposite Trewin Street. Park in the Gilbert street car park.

We will be there cooking up a great BBQ at the end to reward our efforts. Please not that we have had a location change from Lower Bluff to Gilbert St Carpark, under the Cyprus trees.

Bring the whole family, pull on your boots, and grab your gardening gloves as we work together to help restore a threatened patch of coastal plants.
After the planting, stay and enjoy a free BBQ lunch with fellow volunteers.
We'd love to see you there!

★★★★☆ · Public parking space

12/07/2026