This is Wangaratta

In this episode we talk to two of our emergency food relief services, including Trudy Cornish from the Wangaratta Carevan and David Still from Anglicare's Loaves and Fishes program. Both provide an invaluable service to the Wangaratta community, whether it's the cooked meals by the Carevan (available Mon-Wed at Apex Park between 6pm-7pm), or groceries and essential items from the Loaves and Fishes program.

Wangaratta Carevan website

Wangaratta Carevan Facebook

Loaves and Fishes phone: 03 5723 7900

Loaves and Fishes email: [email protected]

Loaves and Fishes

In this episode we talk to our remarkable neighbouhood and community houses. First up is Loretta Waters and Tanya Grant from the Open Door Neighbourhood House, followed by Tennille Hall from the Pangerang Community Hub. The services they provide for the community is outstanding, and is available to all Wangaratta residents.

Open Door Neighbourhood House - Facebook

Open Door Neighbourhood House - website

Pangerang Community House - Facebook

Pangerang Community Hub - website

Al Winters talks about how LINE Wangaratta is helping to provide a safe and supported LGBTQIA+ community within Wangaratta's broader community that helps celebrate diversity and inclusion. And Sharon Squires and Faryal Nawaz Khan talks about how NEMA is supporting Wangaratta's diverse multicultural community navigate life in Australia.

LINE Wangaratta Facebook

LINE Wangaratta website

NEMA Facebook

Caz Sammon from Big Brothers Big Sisters Wangaratta talks about the work she's doing to help young people in Wangaratta feel more supported and confident. Caz gratefully acknowledges Into Our Hands who provided the opportunity for Pitch Up. And Matt Dillon from Boys to the Bush explains their mentoring model that helps boys connect and become the best version of themselves.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wangaratta Facebook

Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia website

Boys to the Bush Facebook

Boys to the Bush website

Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program talks about the incredible work being done by the program to encourage connection and inclusion in the Wangaratta community. And Pete Rourke from Project 365 talks about how they started and how they're helping Wangaratta to feel more connected through music and embracing the idea that it's ok not to be ok.

Grit and Resilience website

Grit and Resilience Facebook

Grit and Resilience Instagram

Project 365 Facebook

Project 365 Instagram

Coming October 1st 2023! This is Wangaratta is a new podcast that explores all of what Wangaratta has to offer. This first series of monthly episodes shines a spotlight on the community groups, programs and services available to you, and how you can get involved.

Created by residents, for residents.

This is Wangaratta