2023-24 Volunteer Grants
I am proud to support 25 community organisations across the Yarra Ranges with Volunteer Grants of up to $5,000. Volunteers make up the fabric of our community. It is an honour to be able to deliver for our local volunteers who go above and beyond for our region. The 2023-24 Volunteer Grant recipients are: 1st…
Community Connections on Yarra Valley FM 99.1
It was great to chat to Alan Collier about life before politics, low-cost local destinations to visit with the family and the importance of sporting clubs and volunteers. Listen here: Aaron Violi MP | Community Connections (yarravalleyfm.org.au)
COLUMN: Cost of living impacts food security
I hope you all had a great Christmas and found some time to relax. It is great to be back and ready for a busy 2024. There is plenty of unfinished business from 2023. I’ve spent a lot of time out chatting to locals and know that the cost of living continues to be…
2023 Casey Volunteer & Community Award recipients
Volunteers and community groups across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have had their community contributions recognised through Aaron Violi MP’s Casey Volunteer and Community Awards. 39 individuals and 14 community groups had their hard work recognised during an awards ceremony morning tea at Chirnside Park Country Club on Saturday 9 December. Mr Violi said…