The Neighbourhood House program is now available for April! There is plenty of information and upcoming community activities that may interest you. Please note that we will be closed over the Easter school holidays and will reopen on Tuesday 17th April. Community lunch will recommence on Thursday 19th April. Wishing you all a safe and... Read more February 28, 2018
Forrest & District Neighbourhood House March 2018 Program All the regular activities are on as planned. And this month, proud to announce the E-Recycling event for you to drop off your old electronic items for a good cause. Also, find out more about the Colac Otway Arts Trail for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of... Read more February 24, 2018
Forrest Neighbourhood House has a new coordinator in town, Renee Taylor! Come by to all the regular activities at the Forrest hall, or swing by during the open hours for internet, printing, a chat and whatever you need. “I hope to meet and get to know more of you as my time goes by, please... Read more February 24, 2018
The Forrest Common is located on the east side of Station Street. The neighbouring properties include the Forrest Caravan Park and the site of the future development of the Forrest Brewery. The Forrest Common is 1.5ha in area, comprises of a playspace, barbecue shelter, an information board and seating. With increasing focus on tourism activities... Read more February 24, 2018
MT GELLIBRAND WIND FARM Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm will be located 25 kilometres east of Colac and 17km west of Winchelsea in the Colac Otway Shire on Victoria’s Western Plains. The wind farm will be constructed around the southern and western sides of Mt Gellibrand itself. These open and partly elevated plains make the... Read more December 22, 2017
Forrest is a small town going through significant change. In order to meet the challenges associated with this change, particularly with how the local fire brigade, responses to fire and other emergencies, a second fire vehicle is needed. This will help us better protect our local community and the many people that visit the region. Thank you to all... Read more December 5, 2017
The Forrest wastewater planning continues, with opportunity to hear more about the plans and the updates on Barwon Water and Colac Otway Shire. Community open house informal drop-in session Designed for community members to come along and learn more about the project ahead of the workshop. When: Thursday, December 7, 2017 Time: 4.00 – 7.00pm... Read more December 5, 2017
Dear Forrest and Districts DECEMBER ALREADY! Wishing everyone a joyous and safe Christmas and New Year. Please See Attached the December Program and some key events highlighted below. Welcome Renee! I also take this opportunity to let everyone know that Teresa and I are both finishing up as coordinators at the Neighbourhood House at... Read more November 14, 2017
Forrest Playgroup Mondays 10-11:30am at the Hall Playgroup is back facilitated by our very own Jackie. Come along with your little ones for some play and good company. Mind Your Groove Roadshow in Birregurra – Sunday 12 November Forrest Wastewater Investigation Community Open House Barwon Water will host a community open house on the Forrest wastewater project to... Read more October 4, 2017
YOGA IS BACK!!!! Come and join Emmie with all her new inspiration and warm vibes back from Bali. 5-6:30pm at Forrest Hall starting Monday 9 October. Organised baby sitting is being considered to support participation, so please get in touch if this is of interest to you. TAI CHI is taking a break for the... Read more
