The Northern Bay College SEED Program has celebrated a success year, with achievements in a range of sports. SEED (Sports, Empowerment, Education and Development) was highlighted in Northerly Aspects when the program was first introduced in 2017. At the end of its second full year, the college is delighted with the outcomes. Director of Sport […]

Have you ever wondered about who is responsible what happens at our local Neighbourhood Houses? Volunteer community members play an important role as members of the Board or Committee of Management. These are people with an interest or passion for their centre and a desire to contribute to their running. They are also community members […]

Northern Bay College is starting the year with a new principal, Scott Diamond, who comes to the school from Surf Coast Secondary College. “I am delighted to have been appointed as the Executive Principal of Northern Bay P-12 College and I am really looking forward to getting know the community,” Mr Diamond said. “To me […]

Corio resident Luke Anderson is a young man on a mission to inspire people to set goals for themselves, and put in the hard work to achieve them. Luke was part of the official proceedings at the opening of the renovated and extended Cloverdale Community Centre. The opening event also included a community barbecue, followed […]

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is leading a Bowel Cancer Screening Project in Corio and Norlane until June 2020 to increase screening participation rates among 50-74 year-olds. The community-led project has funding from the Department of Health and Human Services and is made up of an advisory committee, comprising five community members, who advise […]

Do you know someone who lives alone and feels isolated?  The Community Support Regster can help. First established in 2006, the Community Support Register operates from the Corio Police Station and is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers, supported by local donations and sponsorship. The register collects health and other personal information to be […]

The Lions Club of Corio Norlane is taking on another venture to help others. Members are collecting plastic milk and soft drink bottle tops to give to a company called Envision, who are making colourful hands for children in third world countries. The hands are made with a 3D printer and are life-changing for children. […]

A new opportunity shop arrived in Norlane earlier this year, with Opportunity Rocks Op Shop opening at Dorothy Thompson Centre. A project of Uniting, the op shop is open Monday to Thursday from 10am until 4pm under the guidance of Peter Wheeler and a small team of volunteers. “Our volunteers are learning retail skills and […]

Canny Legal provides free general legal advice for 3214 residents, at Norlane Community Centre. Residents can apply for help with legal matters including tenancy, wills, power of attorney and deceased estate advice. To apply for help, fill in an intake form at reception of Norlane Community Centre and you will be contacted for a session […]

A new fishing club has formed in Corio, offering a family-friendly environment for all anglers. Corio Bay Anglers Club meets fortnightly, on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm, at Cloverdale Community Centre. The club already has 30 members involved in a variety of activities. President Mick Conway said the club is for all-weather and all sorts of fishing […]