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Council to gift land in Winchelsea to local VICSES Unit

Published on 27 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will gift excess vacant land in Winchelsea to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES), to continue to support the volunteer-based organisation.

Council to offer bus hire subsidy for eligible groups

Published on 25 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will offer bus hire subsidies to eligible community groups and organisations from September 2025 until June 2027.

Plans for Winchelsea Community House to continue managing Shire Hall

Published on 25 March 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council will seek to enter into an agreement with the Winchelsea Community House to continue managing the Winchelsea Shire Hall for the next two years.

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Events

Mother Goose Song and Rhyme Winchelsea

02 April 2025

A weekly facilitated song and rhyme session for parents and carers of babies and children under school age. Incorporating the Parent Child Mother Goose program this session combines rhymes, songs, and stories to promote bonding and language skills. These sessions run during term time only.

Winchelsea Child and Family Health Open Mornings

02 April 2025

A drop in service for caregivers and their children aged up to school age. Come have a chat and a cuppa, a play and a weigh. Facilitated by a Maternal and Child Health Nurse and Child and Family Support Officer.