VACCA Newsletter

Good afternoon,

Nominations are now open for the Rural City of Wangaratta 2026 Australia Day Awards in the following categories: Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-25) Community Event or Project of the Year.

The Australia Day Awards celebrate the extraordinary Australians who make a profound impact on our lives, community, and society. These awards honour their challenges and triumphs and reflect each recipient’s unique journey and honour lifelong and ongoing contributions to the Wangaratta Community.

Award recipients will be honoured at the 2026 Australia Day celebrations in Wangaratta. In addition to receiving their award, the Citizen of the Year will have their handprint carved into the Marmungan Rock in Apex Park—a lasting tribute to outstanding individuals in our community. This handprint will be unveiled during Reconciliation Week in a cultural ceremony hosted by the Dirrawarra Indigenous Network.

How to Nominate

Nominating is easier than ever. Forms and eligibility details are available online: https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Australia-Day-Awards

Hard copies can also be collected from:

Wangaratta Government Centre (Customer Service)
Wangaratta Library
Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre

For more information contact k.brady@wangaratta.vic.gov.au  

Nominations close at 6pm, Saturday 8 November 2025.

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A Marriage Encounter weekend is for you…

Every married couple deserves this very special weekend.

Time-out to nurture your most precious relationship away from life's distractions.

The two of you will come away from your weekend feeling more deeply connected

and with tools to help keep your renewed intimacy alive.

No group sharing is required.

The weekend is based around Catholic values. Couples of all faiths are very welcome.

Please check our website for details and to book your special weekend:

We have 2 further weekends on offer this year

October 3-5 at Tooleybuc Sporting Club / Tooleybuc Motor Inn - a great weekend getaway

October 10-12 at St Paul's Retreat Centre, Wantirna South

Starts Friday evening at 7pm and finishes Sunday afternoon around 4:30pm

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: wwme.org.au

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