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Bill Dobson, a well-known and respected champion of the local community, was recently farewelled after ten years of service to Tomorrow Today, Benalla’s community foundation. In thanking Bill for his enormous contribution to Tomorrow Today over many years, Chair Sally Gamble commented “When Bill joined the Board in 2008, Tomorrow…

Over 80 enthusiastic Year 6 students have been empowered to lead creative community change after engaging in the Kids as Catalysts program. The program has been brought to Benalla through a partnership between Tomorrow Today, Kid’s Thrive and Benalla P-12 College. The 3T’s of philanthropy – time, treasure and talent…

‘Future Work’ is a stunning new project developed by Tomorrow Today to improve the employability of Benalla’s young people. In a world where automation will make many jobs redundant, Benalla’s young people need a portfolio of flexible, portable skills that will give them the greatest advantage when they enter the…

Twelve excited Year 9 students celebrated the conclusion of the Connect9 mentoring program recently.  Perfect weather greeted the young people as they began the day with their final Connect9 activity, a free glider flight over Benalla. Developed and run by Tomorrow Today Foundation as part of the Education Benalla Program,…

Forty six senior students from Benalla secondary schools had the opportunity to learn more about university life and study options during a recent visit to Melbourne.  Two buses set off bright and early, one headed to LaTrobe University, then on to RMIT; the other to Deakin and Monash. Remoteness from…

Ten local projects will be undertaken over the coming year with funding support from Tomorrow Today Foundation’s 2018 Grants Program. Over $27,000 was awarded for a range of initiatives at a well-attended ceremony on Thursday 17 May.  Representatives of the successful groups spoke about their projects and the difference they…

Benalla owes much to volunteers and this National Volunteer Week, May 21 to 27, is a great opportunity to celebrate the many ways they support the town. Out of an estimated population of 13,900 residents, more than 3,600 people have volunteered their time in one way or another. That equates…

Benalla Toy Library has closed its doors after serving the Benalla community for over 40 years. During that time the volunteer organisation has given pleasure to countless children, allowing them access to high quality educational toys to explore and enjoy. In the last decade, however, toys have become more affordable…

Over 70 young people and their families recently braved a wet and windy day to try out many sports and activities available in Benalla. Fun ‘Come and Try’ sessions for archery, astronomy, Auskick, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cubs, dance, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, Benalla Leo’s, Little Athletics, netball, Scouts, soccer,…

Benalla College Hands on Learning students travelled to Melbourne’s Parliament House to join schools from across Victoria for the opening of a special showcase of their ingenious building projects on Tuesday 27 March. The showcase in Queens Hall featured musical instruments made by Benalla P-12 College students, along with a…