Events & Local Area

Walk for a kinder world – Wednesday 13th November

What to do with the kids in and around Donnybrae this School Holidays.

The school holidays are here!

And if you’re wondering how you are going to keep the kids amused amuse the kids for the next couple of weeks, don't despair! There are plenty of free, low-cost child-friendly events and activities happening within easy reach of Donnybrae, guaranteed to entertain the whole family.

Here are our top picks!

Yan Yean Reservoir Park

How to get your garden ready for Spring!

With winter coming to an end, it’s time to spruce up your garden.

Most gardeners would agree that spring is the best time in the garden. The air is warm, the soil is ripe for planting and the lawn is springing back to life too. But so are the weeds!

So, get those gardening gloves on, follow our tips now and you’ll have a thriving garden over the months ahead.

Clean up your act

If things are looking a bit sad and untidy after winter, now’s the time to get everything shipshape again.

THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN A MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY

If community, liveability and sustainability are on your property checklist, buying into a new residential land development could make good sense.

There are so many possibilities and pathways to home ownership.

Container Deposit Scheme Near You!

CDS VIC, the Victorian Container Deposit, scheme is now underway across the state with a return point at Craigieburn Central and Craigieburn Plaza. Get involved and make a positive impact to your community and the environment.

https://cdsvic.org.au/locations/craigieburn-central/398013

Prepare your child for the first day of school!

If you've found yourself wondering how to prepare your child for the first day of school, you wouldn't be alone!

But it doesn't have to be a time of stress and anxiety. With a bit of preparation, planning, you and your child will be ready to start school with confidence, ease and excitement.

Here are a few strategies that you can use to prepare your child for starting school and making the first day a memorable experience – for all the right reasons!

Visit the school.

Five Summer Safety tips to stay safe and save lives.

Summer is a great opportunity to spend more time outdoors with family and friends. But it’s also important to pay attention to your body and the surrounding elements to ensure you stay safe during the warmer months.

Here are our top tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and happy during the summertime and ensure that you're prepared for any summer scenario – from water to heat health and fire.

Fire Safety.

Neighbourhood Watch Tip: how to reach out and connect with your neighbours

Ways to create a safer, more cohesive, connected neighbourhood

You’ve bought your new home, in a brand new, modern and stylish estate. The streets are tidy and the public spaces are wonderful, but there’s something missing, that feeling of
connectedness, a neighbourhood.

SEND SNAP SOLVE

Have you heard about Snap Send Solve?

They help to keep shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in.

If you've spotted damage or something that needs fixing within your neighbourhood, you can alert local 'solvers' by using the Snap Send Solve app and website. Solvers include local councils, water authorities, power companies, government organisations, telcos, universities, and much more!

Congratulations to our 2023 Community Fund recipients!

The Donnybrae Community Fund has awarded 16 not-for-profit groups from within the areas of Craigieburn, Donnybrook and Wollert with a $1,500 grant bringing the 2023 prize pool to $24,000.

An annual initiative of Dennis Family Corporation, the developer of the Donnybrae community, this year marks the third year the Donnybrae Community Fund has been running.

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