Archive for June, 2010
Foster Maternal and Child Health Centre
Open Wednesday 8.30am – 4.30pm Alternate Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm All sessions by appointment. Maternal & Child Health 24 Hour line: 13 22 29 Breast Feeding Support 24 Hour line: […]
Foster Opportunity Shop
From originally opening in 1979, the Prom Community Opportunity Shop (PCOS) has gone from strength to strength and is currently operating from two sites, 18 Main Street, and 78 Main […]
Foster Photography Club
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Uniting Church Hall, Station Road Foster at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome: All levels from novice to […]
Foster Probus Club
Acting Secretary: Agnes van Tiggelen (0458 320 522, Email: [email protected]) We provide regular meetings for retired or semi-retired people, and opportunities to meet others, hear addresses by guest speakers and […]
Foster Rotary Club
Foster Rotary meets at 6.45 pm on Monday nights at the Wilsons Promontory Motel, Foster.
Foster Senior Citizens Club
We meet in the Senior Citizens Room of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre in Main Street at 1.00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Come and join […]
From The Mirror of Wednesday June 27, 1990
• FOSTER Hospital Building Fund has benefited substantially from generous donations towards the cost of renovations and extensions. Foster Rotary has donated $4,000 which was presented at the Club’s changeover […]
Galleries in Foster and district
Just two hours east of Melbourne you’ll find a wonderful diversity of artists, musicians, painters, photographers, writers, performers, textile artists, sculptors and more. Take time to explore the studios and […]
Genuine dialogue on submissions to Council
INDIVIDUALS and community groups took up South Gippsland Shire Council’s invitation to make formal comment on the Draft Council Plan 2010-2014, Budget 2010/11 and Long Term Financial Plan 2010/11 – […]
Gippsland Southern Health Service – Social Work Department
The Social Work Department assists South Gippsland residents whose personal, economic or social wellbeing has been affected by disability or health related matters. People come to see us when they […]
Giving and seeking in Foster community
VOLUNTEER energy and passion has produced many results during the 14 years of Foster Community Association’s (FCA) existence, with “members championing,” as President Larry Giddy explained, “initiatives that enrich our […]
Grant towards new bank for Meeniyan
THE people of Meeniyan and district are one step closer to achieving their goal of a community bank. The state government has announced funding of $8,400 for a commu- nity […]
Great Southern Rail Trail
The Great Southern Rail Trail traverses the verdant South Gippsland hills, with dairy farms, wetlands, spectacular views of Wilsons Promontory and Corner Inlet, a wildlife corridor of remnant vegetation providing […]
Hard Work Cafe
Great local gym with an Aerobics Club, strength training for the over 50’s (living longer, stronger program), gentle aerobics, group exercise. Various programs and times. AM: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. […]
Internet access in Prom Country
This is article will assist you in understanding the basics of broadband, and locating and choosing broadband services.
Kayaking
Kayaking enthusiasts flock to Prom Country for calm – and sometimes challenging – recreation. Kayaking can take place in the calm waters of Corner Inlet to the large swells and […]
Life Aquatic
After the incredible success of the inaugural Life Aquatic exhibition in 2010, we intend to make Life Aquatic an annual event. Watch this space for ‘how to enter’ details and […]
Linton Court Elderly People’s Homes Society
Affordable, independent living for local people aged 55+
More than OK Pizza Pasta!
HUNGRY golfers and members of the general public will be pleased to know that the kitchen at Foster Golf Club will re- open tomorrow – Thurs- day June 24. Will […]
Phenomenal response on sustainability
A PHENOMENAL number of people have been involved in re- sponding to South Gippsland Shire Coun- cil’s invitation for input on development of its Sustainability Strategy, with more than 1,100 […]
Port Franklin nature park
Stroll along the boardwalk and walking track and take in the essence of one of Victoria’s most significant fishing ports. Port Franklin is a small fishing hamlet situated on the meandering Franklin River, with […]
Prom Coast Singers
A truly fantastic local mixed community choir with over 40 members. We meet Tuesdays from 7.30-9.30 pm at the Anglican Church, Foster.
Prom Country Aged Care
Prom Country Aged Care (PCAC) is a community-based residential aged care service which was established in 1985 to meet the needs of people in the Prom Coast district. PCAC is […]
Prom Country Challenge
30km Challenge. Amazing course! Mainly undulating to hilly, with a 400m winding climb to Mt Best. A great test of strength and endurance. Panoramic views and stunning countryside. 30 km […]
Proud of national runner-up
AGNES River Landcare Group and the South Gippsland Landcare Network put in a great effort in their bid for Welshpool resident Arie Bos carry off the Australian Government Individual Landcarer […]
Pulham’s celebrates 25 years
IT IS 25 years since Colin and Karen Pulham started Pulham’s Furniture and Carpet in Foster’s main street. A quarter century later the business is still go- ing strong, and […]
Schools
Foster is blessed with fantastic child care, a great Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary College – and access to a variety of tertiary education options. Primary education Welcome to Foster Primary […]
Seachange Festival
The Seachange Festival is a celebration of all that’s wonderful about living and visiting the Prom Coast. Visit the website Seachange Festival for more info!
South Gippsland Animal Aid
We are a small group of people who care about the fate of hurt, abandoned and starving animals. We care enough to keep reminding people that it is really not […]
South Gippsland Hospital
South Gippsland Hospital functions as a 16 bed acute care facility and a Community Health Centre on the one site. The acute care facility provides medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency […]
South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN)
The South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN), through community action, helps to preserve, protect and enhance the environment of South Gippsland. The Landcare community in South Gippsland, along with Government management […]
St Joseph’s Catholic Church – Foster
Services Weekend Masses Healing services Youth Masses Discussion groups Vincent de Paul Society charitable activities Children’s Sacramental Program Baptisms Marriage preparation Weddings Funerals Service times for St Joseph’s Parish, Foster […]
Swimming pools
Come and enjoy our outdoor heated swimming pool at Reserve Road, Foster. Toora also boasts a headed swimming pool. Click the title for opening times etc
The Dingoes
Support: Mick Thomas The Dingoes are often given credit for that point in Australian music history where Australian rock shook off its cultural cringe and placed all the influences which […]
Transfer stations
Operating hours for transfer stations are displayed on signage at the gates of each site, or can be downloaded here: [download id=”11″ format=”1″] Locations Koonwarra Landfill: The new Koonwarra landfill is […]
Transition group heads for project grants
CORNER Inlet Transition group has incorporated in order to apply for grants in its own right to carry out practical projects to help local communities become more informed and empowered […]
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