LinC Yarra Valley Fresh Food Program

Hardship can happen to anyone and the cost of fresh food can make it difficult for people in need to maintain a balanced diet. We have been working in partnership with local churches delivering these free programs to the community for over ten…

Incentivising Food Donations to Charitable Organisations Senate Bill

Legislation introduced next week aims to unlock tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables for hungry Australians struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Western Australian Senator Dean Smith will table a Private Senator’s Bill, the Incentivising…

Charities urge government to urgently increase income support

Seven of Australia’s largest food and emergency relief providers have called on the Government to accept the overwhelming evidence of hardship in Australia and urgently increase the rate of JobSeeker and other working age payments. In April…

Volunteer Opportunities for local Yarra Valley, Remote and Interstate Roles

We have local Yarra Valley, remote and interstate roles you can assist with. We have more than 120 LinC church and community volunteers supporting individuals and families within our community on a weekly basis. Our volunteers are locals…

Support LinC Yarra Valley: How Your Donations Make a Difference

In the heart of the Upper Yarra Valley we stand as a pillar of support for families and individuals in need. Every week, we assist hundreds of people through a range of practical services, including providing fresh food and food parcels. This…

The Transformative Power of Volunteering

Volunteering with LinC Yarra Valley offers numerous benefits, from strengthening community bonds to enhancing personal growth and well-being. As a network of churches dedicated to practical support and unconditional love, LinC Yarra Valley exemplifies…

Ministry done differently at River Valley Church

The River Valley Church in Millgrove is back in action for 2024 after a holiday break. Church members are already back in the community holding their regular community outreach programs on top of the Sunday service. River Valley Church…

Food Relief sector calls for urgent action on funding

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s caucus meeting on the cost-of-living crisis, Australia’s food relief sector has called for an urgent and dramatic increase in Federal funding to help respond to unprecedented levels of demand for food relief. The…

Insights from Foodbank’s 2023 Hunger Report and SecondBite research

Foodbank’s 2023 Hunger Report, and research undertaken by SecondBite, has revealed how Australians are changing the way they eat just to make ends meet. The findings paint a stark reality of just how many people aren’t coping during the…

Upper Yarra Family Centre refreshed and refurbished

The Upper Yarra Family Centre in Yarra Junction has had a recent upgrade, much to the delight of those who frequent the community building. Yarra Ranges Council has replaced some of the flooring, given the five public toilets within the…

Celebrating the Change Makers: National Volunteer Week 2023

National Volunteer Week 2023, held from May 15-21, spotlights the powerful theme of "The Change Makers." This annual celebration is not just a nod to the efforts of volunteers across Australia but a tribute to the profound impact that each individual…

LinC calling for home grown produce donations

Local residents who are growing some food at home and might have some to spare are being asked to consider dropping some off at one of LinC’s weekly fresh food Friday programs (by 9.00am). With the number of people in need continuing…