Community Engagement

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At YCC, we have a long history of developing partnerships and networking with community groups, service providers, and business and government agencies. Our aim is to share resources and skills to ensure community needs are met and to maximise outcomes for our community.

Here we share community and YCC news and events with you. We’ll also give you links to other websites of interest.

Ongoing Community Projects

The Nourish Project – Food Relief Program

The Nourish Project rescues surplus food from landfill and transforms this donated food into nutritious meals which are distributed and provided free to people in need. With the support of so many, we have already delivered over 8000 meals since October 2020!

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Food Pantry

Food Pantry is a community-based program that collects and safely stores food and household products for free distribution to those in need in our community.

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Finding solutions that support refugee parents to become engaged in education and training opportunities

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Bringing People Together – Chatty Café

YCC runs monthly Chatty Café events where people can connect and make new friends and participate in activities of mutual interest.

Find out about our community meetups here

Share The Dignity Vending Machine

Giving those in need the dignity they deserve. The Dignity Vending Machine is a vending machine that dispenses a FREE period pack which has six tampons and two pads in it. The machine is there to help women, girls, and those who menstruate. The Pink Box is located in the Yarraville Community Centre’s (59 Francis St, Yarraville) ground-level women’s toilets. Because access to period products is a right, not a privilege.

Find out more about Share The Dignity Organisation

Free Tax Help

The Tax Help program is a network of ATO-trained community volunteers who can help you prepare your tax return using myTax. The Yarraville Community Centre will be offering free weekly face-to-face tax help sessions every Friday at 59 Francis Street, Yarraville commencing 25th July 2025.

Am I eligible?

Power Saving Bonus

Yarraville Community Centre is assisting eligible concession card holders with applying for the Victorian Government’s $100 Power Saving Bonus. What do you need to do to apply? Firstly, check that your eligible, fact sheet can be found here:  Am i eligible?

If your eligible, call YCC to book in a time so they can help you upload your application. At your appointment bring in your recent electricity bill within the last 12 months. Ensure you have the required Identification, banking details and your eligible concession card.

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Reconnect with others in your local community at The Chatty Café – BYO Cuppa

16th Nov 2021

Meeting every Wednesday at 2pm.  All community members are welcome at our chatty cafe event that is held online every Wednesday at 2pm. We enjoy meeting new people...

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How and where to access free or affordable meals and groceries in the inner west.

1st Nov 2021

A number Neighbourhood Houses, non for profit organisations and small businesses in Melbourne’s inner west are providing free nourishing meals or discounted groceries...

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Supporting our community in lockdown

15th Sep 2021

Whether it’s assisting you to stay connected, providing free nourishing meals or help to access financial support, we are here to lend a hand. The services we offer to...

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Student Profile: Thi Kim Xuyen Tran

8th Sep 2021

As part of our Adult Learners Week this week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to some of our students who we’re extremely proud of. People who...

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Student Profile: Fooziyo Hassan

6th Sep 2021

As part of our Adult Learners Week this week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to some of our students who we’re extremely proud of. People who...

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Student Profile: Thi My Hanh Nguyen

6th Sep 2021

As part of our Adult Learners Week this week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to some of our students who we’re extremely proud of. People who...

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Student Profile: Soka Soy

3rd Sep 2021

Over the last four years, we have seen Sokha flourish into the successful woman and mother she is today. Here is her story…   “I was born in Cambodia and I...

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Student Profile: Wientaha Umri

31st Aug 2021

As part of our Adult Learners Week this week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to some of our students who we’re extremely proud of. People who...

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Student Profile: Kidest Belet

31st Aug 2021

It’s Adult Learners Week! Australia’s national celebration of adult learning runs from Sept 1-8. On the back of this year’s theme, ‘change your...

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Partners and Supporters

At YCC, we have a long history of developing partnerships and networking with community groups, service providers, and business and government agencies.