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Welcome to Upwey Community Group

Upwey Community Group (UCG) is a volunteer led community organisation which aims to harness the collective assets and strengths of our township, and enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play in Upwey.

From planning and organising events, initiating and bringing a project to fulfilment, running workshops, networking with other organisations or liaising with local council, Upwey Community Group's primary aim is to bring about the best outcome for the Upwey community.

We are a dynamic group of volunteers of all ages. There is an open invitation to anyone who lives, works, or plays in Upwey to become involved in the group. There is no minimum commitment - you can choose to simply be 'kept in the loop' with UCG news, take on a more responsible role or assist with an existing or new project. UCG Committee meets bi-monthly, whilst working groups meet as often as required when working on delivering another great project or event. That can be over a cuppa, a walk, in the Township Hall or by internet - whatever works for that project group!

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Our History

The Upwey Community Group (UCG) was formed by the merger of two well established community volunteer groups, Upwey Township Group (UTG) and Project Upwey (PU).These two volunteer groups operated independently for many years on behalf of the Upwey community but often collaborated on projects and in consultation with Yarra Ranges Council.

Upwey Township Group had its origins in 2007 when the existing Upwey Traders Group merged with the Upwey Village Consultative Committee (UVCC), The main purpose of UVCC, which began in the late 1980s, was to secure funds for Upwey township from the Shire Council and prioritise the works planned.

Encouraged by Yarra Ranges Council, Project Upwey (PU) was launched in 2014, to develop the Upwey Community Plan and grew to be an active group doing much for the vibrancy of Upwey and the Upwey community.

In early 2020 discussion was initiated between the Township Group and Project Upwey to assess the proposal of a merger between the two groups. Having a single representative group was considered to be the most beneficial outcome for the Upwey community and the best way to grow the membership base. The merger was formally finalised in 2021 and Upwey Community Group was born.

Acknowledgement of Country

Upwey Community Group would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land.

We would also like to offer our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging of the Kulin Nation, and extend that respect to all other First Nations peoples.

We are deeply grateful to live, work and care for this special land.

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