Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the Milang Community News and winter brrrr….Many of you may know that I am definitely NOT a winter person so all I can say is ‘roll on summer’…hahaha
On the upcoming June long weekend, the Milang Fibre Art Group will be presenting the annual ‘Earth Wind & Fibre Fair’ at the Milang Institute which will be a fabulous event. Please try and get along if you can—see page 5.
A HUGE congratulations to the Milang Bowling Club on their success at the recent competitions—please see pages 36 & 37 for more details.
On Thursday 25th June, MADCA will be holding a Public Meeting at the Institute Hall, please feel free to come along and hear what’s going on—see page 8.
Please stay safe, warm and have a great month.
Cheers
Cathy Fish
editor@milang.org.au
- Milang Community Garden – June 2026
There is always a sense of quiet change in the garden through … - MILANG CAMPUS – Eastern Fleurieu School
Playtime Loose parts play and the sandpit have been very popular during … - 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 …
Chairperson’s Monthly Report January 2026
The monthly MADCA Committee meeting was held on Thursday 28th of May 2026 with apologies from John Whyte, Michael Galea and Karen Burkinshaw.
Lakes Home Care Manager, Annie Whyte presented the Lakes Home Care monthly Management and Clinical Governance Reports. External consultants Ernst & Young Business Advisory Team have been engaged to review.
LHC operations – new Client management and compliance platform and alternate systems and technologies are under review to be compared against current platforms that have been in place for the last 7 years.
MADCA CEO Stuart Jones presented his monthly report :-
Staffing: Butter Factory Kitchen staffing has transitioned from volunteer support to casual part-time local employment and continues to perform positively providing important benefits through local employment, youth training and alignment with MADCA charitable community activation.
General:
Public donations via Already Read Books for the month of May have amounted to $529.50. Thank you for the support.
Alexandrina Council request of MADCA re a 3 year collaboration agreement towards more stable certainty and service delivery across our programs is progressing.
The Youth Hub renovation delay originally scheduled for January 2026 to be investigated by MADCA CEO.
Community Gardens transfer lease from SA Education Dept is progressing.
Repairs to Milang main jetty following the Oscar W incident are progressing.
A dog park jetty security gate has been installed by Alexandrina Council to discourage dogs scaring off the birdlife.
Grant applications:
BDM Group has agreed to sponsor restoration of Butter Factory Plans thanks to Vice Chairperson Mike Galea’s submission.
Application for GrainCorp grant up to $20K towards BF rainwater tank mural has been submitted.
SA Water/Community Partnership program grant up to $10K to support Community Gardens irrigation upgrade is underway.
Volunteers: 4 new volunteers joined in May 2026, welcome.
Mental health program “5 ways in 5 days” successfully completed.
Raffia Basket workshop was well received.
MADCA volunteers connected with Lakeside Men’s shed participate in Alexandrina Council Community Gardens filming project.
Other:
MADCA CEO tabled Treasurer Karen Burkinshaw MADCA financial report April 2026 and YTD against budget.
Secretary Cathy Fish tabled outstanding “Actions and Motions” spreadsheet for follow up.
Community Gardens update provided by Committee member Ros Francis.
Wicking beds are currently be installed.
Consideration to be given to Security Camera install following the recent equipment burglary.
Dates for your diary:
Stickybeaks River cruise on the PS Marion scheduled for Wednesday 3rd of June 2026.
Volunteer First Aid training scheduled for Thursday 18th of June along with ongoing Child Safe Environments Training underway.
National Volunteer week Volunteer luncheon at the Butter Factory is scheduled for Friday 6th of June 2026.
Next MADCA Public meeting at Milang Institute scheduled 6.30pm Thursday 24th of June 2026.
Understand that the opportunity is available for your written feedback and/or constructive criticism to be addressed to MADCA CEO Stuart Jones email stuart@moschcc.com.au safe in the knowledge that your submission will be tabled and responded to at our next available Committee meeting.
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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