Welcome to Upwey

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

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 an existing or new project. UCG Committee meet quarterly, whilst working groups meet as often as required when working on delivering another great project. That can be over a cuppa, a walk, in the Township Hall or by Zoom - whatever works for that project group! Contact us at upweycommunitygroup@gmail for more information.

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Our History

Upwey Community Group was formed by the merger of two well established volunteer groups, Upwey Township Group (UTG) and Project Upwey (PU).

UTG and PU have operated independently for many years on behalf of the Upwey community. In recent times the groups have collaborated on several projects, and representatives from both groups often consulted with Yarra Ranges Council Officers.

A meeting was held between the two committees early in 2020, to discuss and assess the proposal of a merger between UTG and PU. It was considered beneficial to the community to merge into one group to provide a single public presence and grow the membership base. In August 2021 the merger was formally finalised.

UTG had its origins with the Upwey Village Consultative Committee (UVCC) which was started in the late 1980s. The main purpose of the UVCC was to steer the Shire Council in allocating money for the township of Upwey and to prioritise the works that were to be done. In 2007, the existing Upwey Traders Group merged with the UVCC to then form UTG.

PU was launched in 2014 through encouragement by Council, to develop the Upwey Community Plan and grew to be an active group doing much for the vibrancy of Upwey and its people.

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.