With the Winter Solstice behind us, it’s a comforting thought that the days are gradually becoming longer and brighter. It’s also a great time to let you know that our Spring Garden Competition is back! If you are a talented gardener or are keen to start giving it a go, this competition is a great reason to start developing a green thumb. Gardening - whether it’s on a balcony, windowsill or in a backyard - is a gentle and rewarding way to support your mental and physical health, even during the cooler months. All types of gardens can be entered, and you will go into the running to win one of four $100 Bunnings vouchers! This year our four categories are for the best: 1. Veggie Garden 2. Flower Garden 3. Outdoor Oasis 4. Indoor Sanctuary How to enter the Spring Garden Competition: 1. Take some photos of your garden or green space. 2. Write a few sentences about yourself and what your garden means to you. 3. Email your photo and garden story to: communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au 4. Use the subject line: Spring Garden Competition 5. Send your entry by: Monday 3 November Spring Garden Competition now open!
Nominations are now open for the
Pets At Our Place 2026 Calendar
Pets At Our Place is back! The calendar competition run by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing is returning in 2025. It celebrates the special bond between renters and their much-loved pets. Two Housing Choices Australia residents were lucky enough to be chosen for the 2025 calendar, and you could be next! Whether your pet is furry, scaly, woolly or has feathers – we want to hear about them! The competition will have 12 winners and they will be photographed for the Pets At
Our Place 2026 calendar. They will also receive: • a professional photo of their pet • a gift voucher • a copy of the calendar.
Successful entrants and where to get a free calendar will be shared in late 2025. To enter, complete the form on the Pets At Our Place website www.housing.vic.gov.au/pets-our- place-calendar or scan the QR code below.
All entries will be shared with our resident advisory committee, who will select the lucky winners!
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