Bellarine Community Support Register Inc

23/10/2026

The Bellarine Community Support Register was represented at The Changind Mind and Positive Ageing Expo today. A great showcase of support services available across Greater Geelong.

22/10/2026

Say hello to us tomorrow.

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

See you there at 10.30am at Ocean Grove Marketplace

☕👮 COFFEE WITH A COP IS COMING TO OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE 👮☕

Join us at Ocean Grove Marketplace on Wednesday 21st October for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation and community connection.

It’s a great opportunity to meet local police officers, have a chat, ask questions and get to know the people who help keep our community safe. 💙

No formal agenda — just good coffee, friendly conversation and a chance to connect.

Wednesday 21 October 11am-12pm
📍 Ocean Grove Marketplace

Bring a friend, grab a coffee and come along for a chat. We’d love to see you there! ☕💬

20/10/2026

Yes! We will be attending the Expo at Geelong City Bowls Club, 7 – 9 Ballarat Road, Hamlyn Heights, on FRIDAY 23 October, 10.30 – 2.30pm. A free event

19/10/2026

Complete the survey online https://redcap.link/9gmy96pg or pick up a paper copy from Portarlington Neighbourhood House or St Leonards Scoops newsagency.

10/10/2026

A beautiful morning in the sun at Live Love Leopold alongside our community partner, Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine.

07/10/2026

Don't Take the Bait: Free Scam Awareness Presentation Coming to Drysdale
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting people of all ages through phone calls, emails, text messages and social media. The good news is that knowledge remains one of the best defences.
Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine and the Bellarine Community Support Register (BCSR), in partnership with Bellarine Police and the Bendigo Bank is inviting the community to attend a FREE scam awareness presentation, Don't Take the Bait, on Wednesday 28 October 2026 as part of Crime Prevention Month in Victoria.
The informative session will run from 2.00pm to 3.15pm at Springdale Community Centre, 17 - 21 High Street DRYSDALE with refreshments to be enjoyed afterwards.

07/10/2026

Shedding the Blues is once again hosting a morning of great music and games that many residents have enjoyed in the past
We are holding another at the Queenscliff Community Hall on Friday 9th October.

Attached is the poster and booking details.

06/10/2026

A wonderful afternoon celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Bellarine Community Support Register was spent this afternoon at At The Heads, Barwon Heads.
Special guests including our founding Chairperson, Ann Nichol, OAM, Beth King, Kings Funerals, Victoria Police representatives, Sgt Jane Arnold and Sgt Shane Connolly, Councillors Wilkinson and Story from City of Greater Geelong, Bellarine Community Health CEO, Kathy Russell, current and former volunteers and six of our former Chairpersons.
MC Louise Smillie interviewed our Guest Panel of Beth King, General Manager of Kings Funerals, our founding and ongoing sponsor, Sgt Jane Arnold, Portarlington Police, Mr Ian Grieve, Registrant Number 3068 on the Register, and our current Chairperson and former Officer in Charge, Bellarine Police when the Register launched in 2006, Gary Coombes.
The Ann Nichol Award was presented this afternoon by Ann Nichol and Gary Coombes to two joint winners – Glenys Francis and Leonie Saundry acknowledging their immeasurable contribution as volunteers, committee members and Leonie as Chairperson—in sustaining the Bellarine Community Support Register as the vital, active, and effective organisation it is today, throughout the challenges of COVID, the implementation of a new database and significant organisational change. Congratulations – and thank you - Glenys and Leonie.
Our thanks to Jak and his amazing staff at At The Heads for hosting this special occasion for us today – such an amazing location.