Is a Playgroup Really Just a Playgroup?

At first glance, a playgroup can look very simple. A few toys, some craft, children playing together and parents or carers having a conversation. But recent Victorian Government recognition of the Hume Community Hub Playgroups suggests there…

What Another Rate Rise Means for Victorian Households

For many Victorians, the cost of living has already required months, and in some cases years, of adjustment. Grocery shops are watched more carefully. Bills are planned around pay days. Families are reconsidering activities, appointments and…

A new chapter for LinC Yarra Valley: could you help shape what comes next?

LinC Yarra Valley held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Monday 24 August, bringing together members, supporters and community leaders to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the organisation’s next chapter. We were grateful to welcome…

LinC Yarra Valley Annual General Meeting 2026

LinC Yarra Valley’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 24 August 2026. Formal notice has been issued to members by email. The meeting will include presentation of the annual report and financial statements, and elections for Board…

Stories from Our Community

Every week, people from across the Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark area visit LinC Yarra Valley for practical support, fresh food and connection. No two stories are the same. Some are families navigating the rising cost of living. Others…

When Working Families Need Food Relief, We All Need to Pay Attention

Australia is often described as the lucky country. But a newly released report from OzHarvest’s 2026 Frontline Report tells a very different story unfolding quietly in communities across the nation. The report, based on responses from 875…

Come and See Community in Action at LinC Yarra Valley

What does community support really look like? At LinC Yarra Valley, it looks like fresh food shared with dignity. It looks like volunteers welcoming people by name. It looks like families finding connection, encouragement and practical help…

When Crisis Becomes Everyday: Why Community Support Matters More Than Ever

At LinC Yarra Valley, we often talk about community, connection and practical support. But behind every food parcel, every welcoming conversation, and every moment of crisis care is something less visible: people quietly giving their time to…

Thank You to Our LinC Volunteers

This National Volunteer Week, we want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who serves alongside LinC Yarra Valley. Whether you are welcoming families, packing fresh food, stocking shelves, preparing spaces, listening to…
LinC Yarra Valley Prayer

A Prayer That Shapes Our Work

At LinC Yarra Valley, our work begins with relationship - with God, with one another, and with our community. The LinC Yarra Valley Prayer was developed by our committee as a shared expression of who we are, what we value, and why we serve.…

When Helping Hurts: Community Services Under Pressure Across Victoria

Across Victoria, community support organisations are sounding the alarm. A joint media release from Financial Counselling Victoria, Community Information and Support Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria highlights what many frontline organisations…

When Community Need Rises, Local Support Matters More Than Ever

Across Victoria, the picture is becoming clearer, and more urgent. More people are reaching out for help. More families are carrying the strain of rising costs. More individuals are facing housing stress, financial pressure, digital exclusion,…