Fishcare Victoria recently held a conference for volunteers and staff at the BellTower Inn in Alfredton, Ballarat, on 18-19 May 2024. This event provided a unique opportunity to celebrate our achievements and plan for the future of Fishcare Victoria. The opening session highlighted the successes of Fishcare Victoria over the past seven years, focusing on…
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Celebrating Our Incredible Fishcare Victoria Volunteers! In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are thrilled to celebrate our amazing volunteers who, over the past seven years, have generously donated over 12,000 hours of hands-on support to help deliver the Fishcare program. Valued at $40 per hour, this equates to an incredible $480,000 of volunteer support!…
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Yesterday, we had another amazing day with six fantastic fishing sessions at Mornington Jetty. Over 60 enthusiastic participants joined us, and most had the thrill of catching a small Snapper, with some even catching a few! Successful Catch and Release Using small circle hooks, we caught and successfully released all but one fish—a 31cm pinky…
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Yesterday afternoon, we had the pleasure of fishing with the wonderful WIRFAB Bass Coast crew, and it was an absolute blast! Our enthusiastic participants enjoyed catching small Salmon, Silver Trevally, and a few impressive-sized Mullet. Stellar Support from Fishcare Volunteers Our fabulous Fishcare Victoria volunteers, Kerry and Ivan, were once again on hand to assist…
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On this cloudy Autumn Friday, Mornington Jetty truly came alive for us, providing an exciting and fruitful day of fishing. Despite the overcast weather, the jetty did not disappoint, with an abundance of undersized pinky Snapper being caught, along with a few keepers. Among the highlights were a lovely King George Whiting and a ripper…
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This evening, Fishcare Victoria Inc. had the pleasure of supporting a fantastic group of Paynesville Scouts with an engaging fishing workshop. The event, set against a backdrop of beautiful weather, offered a perfect opportunity for the scouts to learn and enjoy the art of fishing. The workshop began with an informative session where the scouts…
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On Saturday, Fishcare embarked on an exciting trip to Casey Fields for a memorable fishing event with the district’s wonderful Joey Scouts and their families. Despite an early morning fog, the day quickly transformed into a brilliantly sunny morning and early afternoon, creating the perfect backdrop for the event. Although the fish weren’t biting much,…
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Last Friday, Fishcare Victoria’s Geelong volunteers led a truly memorable FishAbility session, demonstrating that sometimes, the greatest challenges come from unexpected quarters—not just from the fishing itself! The session, hosted with participants from Better2Gether, was not only about casting lines but also about overcoming hurdles and enjoying every moment of the experience. Volunteers Steve, Greg,…
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Fishcare Victoria is dedicated to fostering the love of fishing across the state, particularly in remote communities. A shining example of this commitment was the recent participation in the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival in Mallacoota. This event provided a spectacular setting for the East Gippsland Fishcare fishing workshops, which offered many children the unforgettable experience…
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As the chill of the colder months sets in, Fishcare East Gippsland has kicked off an enriching series of classroom sessions, including the “What Lives Under the Water – Gippsland Lakes” project. This initiative is designed to educate young students about the crucial roles of underwater habitats in the survival of native fish species and…
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