Community

The Hexham Wind farm was proud to sponsor the Caramut Farmers' Night - Where Community Connects, an evening that brought local farmers together for a much-needed break and chance to reconnect.

Event organiser Matt Russell said the night was about giving farmers the opportunity to step away from daily pressures. "People's mental health at the moment is at all-time lows and they need a shot in the arm to lift spirits," he said. "The aim was for farmers to enjoy a night out, off the farm and take their minds off the day-to-day struggles."

More than 80 people attended the event, which featured ex-AFL player and mental health advocate David Schwarz. David's honest and moving story resonated strongly with the room and provided a powerful message about resilience and support.

The Hexham Wind Farm contributed $5,000 towards the event and is proud to have provided more than $50,000 to local initiatives to date, supporting programs that strengthen and connect the community.

The Hexham Wind Farm was pleased to support the Mortlake Kindergarten in the purchase and installation of four ceiling fans. The existing fans were not adequately servicing the space, and the four new ceiling fans mean the kindergarten will no longer need to rely on the split system daily, creating a more energy-efficient environment.

Sponsorship was provided for the Mortlake Lions Club’s Carols by Candlelight event, which was held on 15 December, 2023. This festive event brought the local community together.

The Woorndoo Mortlake Football Netball Club received sponsorship from the Hexham Wind Farm to purchase a Bain-Marie Heated Food Display. The Bain-Marie will enable the club to continue hosting fundraising events, family nights and other functions that require bulk food service.

The Hexham Wind Farm is pleased to provide sponsorship funding to the Hexham Recreation Reserve Committee of Management (HRRCM) to construct a storage shed. The shed is important to the five existing user groups for the safe storage of equestrian equipment from the weather. This funding complemented the HRRCM's own fundraising efforts – a true community achievement!

The Hexham Wind Farm is proud to support the inaugural Mortlake Gift, held on Friday, 15 October 2023 at Wilsons DC Farran Oval, Mortlake. Hosted by the Mortlake Recreation Reserve, the event raised funds for the reserve's upkeep and contributed to the development of new female change rooms and amenities, benefitting participants and spectators.

The Hexham Wind Farm is pleased to support St Colman’s Primary School Mortlake, through the creation of ‘Little Colman’s Playtime’. This initiative will provide a space where young children and families can gather to learn and grow through informal play and social interaction. St Colman’s hopes the area will help parents and caregivers build social networks within the wider community.

The Hexham Wind Farm is proud to once again support the Caramut Football Netball Club (FNC). With the nearest hospital 35 minutes away, the club wanted to provide First Aid and CPR training for the community. Thanks to the sponsorship, 15 local members successfully completed the training.

Mortlake Kindergarten was awarded sponsorship funds to upgrade the kindergarten sandpit, veggie patch and pebbled play area. The support has helped refresh the outdoor space, providing children with a more enjoyable environment to explore.

Anglicare Victoria Southwest – Mortlake has operated the Emergency Relief Centre in Mortlake since 2018.

They were recently provided with an office space from which they deliver a range of support services and items to the community including food, blankets and vouchers. Hexham Wind Farm contributed funding to Anglicare for a panel heater, shelving units and office chairs, helping Anglicare continue to provide essential support services to local residents in need.

Hexham Recreation Reserve received sponsorship funds for the purchase and installation of a new 22,500 litre tank and sand (for the base). The tank enhances water access for all facility users, including equestrian clubs for horse showers, and ensures a consistent water supply for toilet facilities.

The Hexham Community Association received sponsorship funding to install an all-abilities, portable wheelchair ramp at the entrance of the old school building. With the building dating back to the 1800s, the installation of the ramp now provides access for all community members. The members are delighted that their building is accessible to all.

The Ellerslie War Memorial is updating its pathways, improving the viewing area and creating more seating. Funding was provided to support the construction of an 8m x 8m concrete pad, offering a flat area for locals and visitors to stand during the annual ANZAC Day ceremony.

The Great South Coast is Victoria’s largest food and fibre region, with the sector underpinning about 60 per cent of the region’s economy and providing more than one in five jobs. Hexham Wind Farm contributed $5,000 to the group’s campaign that encourages young people to explore career opportunities in the food and fibre industry.