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News

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Vote #1: Surf Coast Arts Trail in line for national honour

Published on 01 April 2025

The much-loved Surf Coast Arts Trail is in line for a prestigious national award, but needs public votes of support to secure the honour.

A new wave for Positive Ageing Advisory Committee

Published on 01 April 2025

Anglesea resident Harry Wendt’s care and compassion for the community will hold him in good stead as a new member of Surf Coast Shire Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (PAAC).

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.

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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.