Upwey Community Group

03/09/2026

Don't miss this exciting opportunity for your kids to get some hands on tips and expert advice on how to make the most of their Archies portrait.
Reward them with that extra bit of confidence they will get from that added boost to their art skills.
BOOK NOW - we need to confirm numbers by 12pm tomorrow.
https://events.humanitix.com/upwey-archies-kids-portrait-workshop

31/08/2026

Want a few tips on how to make the most of your portrait. Never painted before and don't quite know where or how to start? Just need that extra hand with technique?
Da da ... we are excited to present our Archies 2026 Portrait Workshops . Held at Burrinja, they are a chance to get some hands on portrait tuition.
Kids 14 years and under: Saturday 5th September 12-2pm $20 Facilitated by Mark Azzopardi 2025 Packing Room award winner
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/upwey-archies-kids-portrait...
Adults & Teens 15+: Friday 11th September 3-6pm $30
Facilitated by Laurie Guetat 2025 Highly Comended award winner.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/upwey-archies-adult-portrait...
**All workshop participants must have a pre-purchased Archies art board.
BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!

31/08/2026

Rotary Club of Belgrave-Ferntree Gully Another great organisation that does so much to support our local communities.

31/08/2026

Save the date.

28/08/2026

Webinar is on this afternoon 1.30-2.30pm. Still time to register. Apologies for the late sharing of this important post.

🖥️ Webinar – H5 bird flu in backyard poultry and pet birds

Do you have backyard poultry or pet birds? Are you keen to find out more about how to lower the risk of H5 bird flu spreading to your flock?

Join the H5 bird flu in backyard poultry webinar
📅 Friday 28 August
🕚 1.30 pm to 2.30pm
🔗 Click to register: go.vic.gov.au/4wLtX9g

In the meantime, you can help by continuing to:

🚫 AVOID contact with sick or dead wild birds or wildlife and their environment.
📝 RECORD what you see, including:
• Location
• Species
• Number of animals affected
📞 REPORT online or by calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

👉 More information: agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu
If you notice something unusual, talk to your local vet or call the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888.

Read more 🔗 go.vic.gov.au/4gNznME

28/08/2026

Did you know? If you're a local community group that banks with us, you can borrow our high quality, easy to use, and (best of all) FREE marquees for your next event!

ℹ️ Email [email protected] for a booking enquiry form or pop into Community Bank Upwey & District or Emerald & District.

Just one of the many ways we support our local community!

28/08/2026

REMINDER: INSURANCE WEBINAR

Insurance is an ongoing challenge across our community for homeowners and small businesses alike.

That's why I am hosting an online Community Insurance Information Webinar - giving you a chance to hear directly from the industry experts at the Insurance Council of Australia and have your questions answered.

🗓 Wednesday 2nd September 2026
🕖 7-8pm
🌐 Online (link to be provided to those registered prior to the event)

If you would like to join this important community conversation, please register your interest via the QR code or visit my website, https://www.aaronvioli.com.au/community/insurancewebinar/

👉🏼 Registrations close Monday 31 August at 6pm.

28/08/2026

Food and music - feeding the body and the soul.

27/08/2026

Need a bit of motivation? Can't just get that feature right? Need a bit of extra oomph? Just want a few basic guidelines in portraiture?
Our portrait workshops, held at Burrinja, may just be what you're looking for.
Kids 14 & under: Saturday 5 Sept 12- 2pm Cost $20 Facilitated by Mark Azzopardi Archies 2025 Packing Room award winner.
https://events.humanitix.com/upwey-archies-kids-portrait...
Adults and Teens 15+: Friday 11 Sept 3-6pm Cost $30 Facilitated by Laurie Guetat 2025 Archies Highly Commended award winner.
https://events.humanitix.com/upwey-archies-adult-portrait
LIMITED SPACES, BOOK NOW!

27/08/2026

180 art boards have now left the building (Burrinja)! What a response to this year's Archies.
Apologies to those who missed out - hope to see you next year.
Next steps: Decide your subject (who inspires you?), seek permission, gather your art supplies and start on your portrait. All art mediums compatible with your canvas are accepted but strictly no digital or AI.
All ages, all artistic skill levels - everyone's portrait is a valued contribution to the Archies.