Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the Milang Community News.
Firstly, I would like to acknowledge and say how deeply saddened I am sure we all are by the tragic events at Bondi Beach on the 14th December. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire community affected.
What a busy month December was, with the Christmas Lights Competition, Volunteers Christmas Party and Carols at the Butter Factory, a very festive time.
This month is the 29th Yesterday’s Power Rally at the Milang Oval over the weekend of the 17th & 18th January, please see page 25 for more details.
Also, every Sunday afternoon over January, there will be free music at the Butter Factory which will be fantastic. Please stay safe, have a Happy New Year and have a great month.
Cheers
Cathy Fish
editor@milang.org.au
- Poet’s Corner – January 2026
Rhythm of Life Interrupted Jill Wherry These days I am often alone.No … - Remembrance Day 2025
The 11th November was a cool and breezy day, but there was … - Poet’s Corner – December 2025
What Am I? Lindsay Jane Doley I welcome hundreds of peoplefrom all … - ALREADY READ BOOKS
In late July, Dave, pictured, dropped into ARB just for “a look”. … - AUGUST YARNING
Like CHRISTMAS In July whenLyn delivered these sacks full of warm woolie … - SALA at Clayton Bay 2025
Goolwa Wildlife Welfare Org. kindly loaned some bird costumes for photo opportunities.There … - Road Trip to Milang by Erica Dicker
The following story was sent in by a Goolwa resident, Erica Dicker, … - WE DID IT!!
(Story taken from the Facebook Post on the Milang (SA) Community group … - Poets Corner – September 2025
Storm Power Susan Thrun Willett Wind whistles through hollow logs where sugar … - Karyn and John Bradford Life Membership of MADCA
It is my pleasure as the incoming Chairperson to announce that Karyn … - Milang Soldiers Memorial Gardens Rosemary Hedge Maintenance
The following email was received at MOSHCC on the 11th June 2025 … - MILANG CAMPUS – Eastern Fleurieu School—NAIDOC week
Students at Milang enjoyed a visit from Kondoli the Whale as part … - MOSHCC Reception
You may have noticed by now that the MOSHCC reception has been … - MILANG PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
Hello everyone The recent photography classes held were a great success!I’m hoping that … - Vale Victor Woodrow
Victor Woodrow passed away on the 13th July, 2025 aged 95 years.Victor … - Peots Corner – August 2025
The Truck Driver Martin Leitch A truck driver is made of grease … - Stickybeaks visit the Museum
Well the third Tuesday in the month comes around quickly and the … - JUST YARNING
Recruiting young…. Denises’ daughter, Nina and granddaughter Michelle dropped in to Yarners …
Chairperson’s Monthly Report January 2026
The Milang and District Community Association (MADCA) Committee would like to thank the wider Community for their ongoing support and to wish everyone safe travel and best wishes for the New Year.
The MOSHCC Volunteers Christmas wind up Luncheon on Friday 12th of December 2025 was a resounding success. Dee and her team produced a scrumptious spread served by the Lakes Home Care Team. Santa Claus paid a visit and demonstrated that he is in “good shape” in preparation for his busy upcoming Christmas Eve delivery schedule.
The Eastern Fleurieu Campus Milang School children sang Christmas Carols including a lovely, animated rendition of The 12 days of Christmas.
CEO Stuart Jones presented the following Certificates of Appreciation:
-20 Years: Neil Johnson, Asha Jones, Stuart Jones
-15 Years: Gerry Suisted, Gae Thomas
-10 Years: Glen McKenzie, Karen McKenzie, Yesamma Hendry, Phil Holliday
-5 Years: Penny Perry, Ray Perry, Alan Burkinshaw, Karen Burkinshaw, Ingrid Owens, Georgina Raddon, Kim Raddon
Volunteer Coordinator Vicki Schmidt thanked all of our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS and highlighted the following:
Our 94 registered Volunteers logged a total of 10,555 volunteer hours this year.
-14 Volunteer Drivers completed 152 local community transport bookings, assisting people in need of medical transport.
-6 Meals on Wheels Volunteers providing weekly meals and emergency relief to the community.
-38 Kitchen Hand Volunteers assisted our amazing Cook Dee, delivering 563 meal servings over the last 6 months to the wider community as part of Lakes Home Care, Feast @ Home program.
-13 Community Gardeners providing the community with beautiful produce as recognized at this year’s Strathalbyn Show “Champion productive garden” award.
Our reception team assisting people with activity bookings, arranging transport, library items, emergency relief food and many other services to our community.
The Youth Hub volunteers delivering weekly youth support activities to over 20 young participants and securing the SA Impact 100 Grant to fund renovation of their Old Regatta Club meeting rooms.
All of the Butter Factory Volunteers under the direction/ongoing lead by example Life Members – Karyn and “JB” Bradford.
Lyn Unwin’s “Already Read Books ” Volunteers Ladies. Norm and Glenys Foster’s Quarterly Country and Western concerts.
Vicki looks forward to the challenge of her expanded role into the New Year as Community Neighbourhood & Development Officer building on the wonderful achievements of our previous CND Gae Thomas.
It is timely to reflect of the services that Milang and District Community Association (MADCA) delivers to the wider Community:
Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC) employs 12 locals providing spaces, activities and social support programs for all ages including emergency relief, Meals on Wheels, Wow Women’s Group and Men’s Stickybeaks outings. Provides Community access to Internet, Computer /printing facilities. Delivers low-cost training and learning experiences. Publishes the Community News. Supports The Community Garden and The Youth Hub / Organizes Anzac Day and Remembrance Day Commemorations. The adjoining “A” space delivers professional Childcare services to preschool children each school week and delivers training, cultural and wellbeing workshops, Friday Feasts, Card afternoons, Quiz time and Movie Matinees.
The recently restored Milang Butter Factory incorporates Already Read Books, Kanoetree Wine and adjacent Commercial Kitchen and has 4 employees.
Subsidiary Lakes Home Care employs 28 qualified professional staff providing Aged Care services under the Federal Government Support at Home program to 212 clients including domestic assistance, home maintenance, social support and personal care.
Kind regards
Wayne Footer
MADCA Chairperson
Address – Milang Oval, Milang rd Strathalbyn, SA 5256Phone – 08 8537 0017 PresidentPhone – 0437 800 811 PresidentPhone – 0438 843 367 SecretaryMail – …
Unfortunately we have not had enough produce to keep the cart full of a good variety of veggies and fruit during the past few months. …
POSITION SPECIFICATION Position Title: Driver – Centre vehicle Type of Appointment: Voluntary Time Commitment: As negotiated with Coordinator Position Objectives: • Provide safe transport for …
MILANG FOOTBALL CLUBWe’re on the lookout for new, returning, and past players of all ages and skill levels!Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we …
Keep Active … Stay StrongStrength and BalanceTuesdays from 10—11am atThe ACE SPACE at the MOSHCCA weekly one-hour exercise class using gentle and controlled movements to …
Tai Chi resumes on Wednesday October 23rd after a 3 week break.Tai Chi is a quiet investment in oneself, in improving our feeling of health, …
Join us on the 4th Monday of the month from 2pm in the ACE Space at MOSHCC to share some movie watching time together. You …
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Church Of Christ, corner of Watson & Coxe Streets , Milang Enquiries—Peter Wilson 0407 607 638Sunday Service 9:30amFriendship & Craft at the Church Hall—Wednesday 10:00am—12:00 …
Our Playgroups cater to families with children from birth to 5 years. Attendance is FREE. Milang Playgroup is run every Tuesdaymorning during the school term …
Line Dancing at the Milang Institute Hall on Tuesdays from 1.00—2.30pm $5.00 All welcome
This is an open invitation to anyone who may be interested in coming to our card afternoons every Tuesday at the Community Centre. Time is from …
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