March 27, 2026
The Yarraman Heritage Centre has welcomed recent vital upgrades to safety equipment at the historic complex in Millar Street.
A Powerlink grant has helped the not-for-profit group buy new gardening equipment, safety gear and first aid kits for its volunteers.
Other important support came locally: the Yarraman Shed donated a snake bite kit and the Yarraman Local Ambulance Committee donated a potentially life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
“In the coming weeks we’ll organise some community first aid and AED training, so keep an eye out for dates and come along if you can,” Yarraman Heritage Centre president Frank Hodgkinson said.
“The more people who feel confident using this equipment, the better for our whole community.
“A big thank you goes to the volunteers who quietly do the work behind the scenes — researching opportunities, writing the grant applications, purchasing the equipment and completing the reporting afterwards. These efforts make a real difference and help ensure the Heritage Centre remains a safe, well-run and welcoming place for everyone.
“Thanks again to everyone who contributes their time and energy to preserving our history and keeping our centre available for the community to gather in.
“If you aren’t volunteering already and want to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.”
