Community

Eastland is proud to support a number of local community groups as well as charity organisations that align with our core values.

To learn more about our community partnerships and ongoing support, please visit the links below.

 

Play Well

Everyone deserves a place in sport, which is why, in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission, Eastland is giving away a $100 gift card each week to help you get involved—whether as a volunteer, coach, official or participant. Discover local sports clubs, community initiatives, and more!

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Celebrating First Nations Fashion

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation and the Indigenous Fashion Projects in 2025, celebrating excellence in First Nations fashion.

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Eastern Football Netball League

Our partnership with the EFNL allows the league to provide the best program, competition, umpires and grass roots support for all players and their families.

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Ringwood Hawks

Eastland is thrilled to partner with the Ringwood Hawks, the leading basketball team in the area. As part of the Ringwood Basketball Association, the largest sporting organisation in Ringwood, the Hawks compete in the NBL1, Australia's premier semi-professional basketball league and the second-highest level nationally. This exciting partnership brings together two community-focused organisations, united in their support for local talent and sporting excellence.

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Melbourne Eastern Netball Association 

Eastland has continued to strengthen its commitment to local sport through a partnership with the Melbourne East Netball Association (MENA), supporting not only players and umpires but the entire netball community.

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Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan public health services. They deliver clinical services to more than 750,000 people each year and have over 50. For the past 3 years Eastland have supported various department of Eastern Health helping staff, volunteers and patients through various programs.

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Communities of Wellbeing Inc

Our wellbeing partner inspires more people to discover and embrace the value and impact of enhanced wellbeing. we share a common belief that when people are supported to live a good life, people and communities flourish. When people and communities flourish they build the resilience necessary to handle the causes of anxiety and depression.

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Hungry 4 Success Café and Catering

Hungry 4 Success Café is a unique social enterprise created through a six-year partnership between Eastland and Glen Park Community Centre which offers training, employment pathways, and community support through every purchase. Operated by Glen Park Community Centre, it’s the only Social Traders-certified café in a Victorian shopping centre, creating impact with every coffee served.

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Hungry 4 Success Training

Hungry 4 Success Training is a free, hands-on employment program co-designed with Eastland and industry partners to build job-ready skills in hospitality, retail, cleaning, and more. No experience needed, only a passion to grow and succeed. Each intake focuses on a specific industry to give you the confidence and skills to kickstart your career.

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Glen Park Community Centre

Eastland proudly supports the people and programs facilitated through the Glen Park Community Centre. Their mission is to create a strong, connected community - free from poverty, isolation and injustice, where every person has access to food, housing, social and economic participation, lifelong learning and support.

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Eastern Food Rescue

Eastland is proud to partner with Eastern Food Rescue to help reduce food waste and support the local community. Through this collaboration, donated food from supermarkets is collected, sorted, and distributed daily by dedicated volunteers, ensuring surplus fresh produce reaches those who need it most.

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The Salvation Army

Eastland is committed to supporting the Ringwood Salvation Army in their important work providing care and compassion to those in our community who are most vulnerable, isolated, and in need.

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Ringwood Bowls Club

The Ringwood Bowls Club hosts a vibrant social program year-round, and Eastland’s partnership helps support this thriving community hub. With over 10,000 players each year, the club continues to offer one of Melbourne’s finest venues for connection, recreation, and community engagement.

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Gather Grow Graze

Eastland’s partnership with Gather, Grow, Graze supports a collaborative community garden focused on hands-on food education and social inclusion. Together, they provide opportunities for learning, training, and community events that reflect diverse local needs. This partnership helps build connections while promoting sustainability and healthy living.

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