Community News

For the first time the AFL Premiership Cup is coming to Pitcher Park in Alphington next week!

Thursday 3 September 5-6.30pm

📸 Photo opportunities 

🌭 BBQ

🧃 Drinks

Lots of Prizes 

Everyone welcome! 

THE UP COMMUNITY MONTHLY COLLECTIONS ARE HERE!

The UP Community are delighted to announce that, from September 2026, we’ll be holding monthly collections at Span Community House.

Span Community House64 Clyde Street, Thornbury VIC 3071

First Saturday of every month1pm – 4pm

Each month, we’ll be collecting a standard list of items, plus a special collection for that month only.

MONTHLY COLLECTIONS

See the image for the full list of items we collect each month.

SEPTEMBER’S SPECIAL COLLECTION: STATIONERY

See the graphic for the full list of items we accept and refuse.

Help us keep useful resources in circulation and out of landfill while supporting local schools, kinders and community groups.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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A free tool built by a local APS parent to help families quickly catch the key points from our weekly newsletter.  School Scoop (www.schoolscoop.com.au) uses AI to create a 2-minute summary with highlights, calendar links, and conversation starters. It’s currently in public beta. Feedback is very welcome via the site!