Heathcote offers truly unique lifestyle without the pressures of the bigger cities. There is more time to enjoy leisure activities and participate in community life.

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Would you like to become involved in this community, If so why not join one of the many organizations in our community requiring volunteers.

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Heathcote has a population of approximately 3,000 people.

Heathcote Library – Linked to the Central Goldfields Library, the Heathcote Library is open 3 days a week and provides an extensive range of books, internet access and genealogy research facilities.

Lions Club – The Lions Club of Heathcote is a strong group of active members, working to support the local community. Among their many activities is the management of the local Bush Market which is held on the 1st Saturday of every month.

Heathcote Tourism – Develops and promotes tourism throughout the region and supports local businesses to ensure visitors enjoy a memorable stay.

McIvor Historical Society – Keenly involved in preserving the local history, genealogy research and developing historical sites for visitor access.

McIvor Landcare Group – Meets regularly and assists landowners and the local community to develop strategies for preserving our natural heritage. www.mcivorlandcare.org

Community House – As part of McIvor Health and Community Services, the Community House offers a wide range of classes and activities for the local community. It offers public internet access and a range of community information services.

Heathcote Playgroup – Heathcote Playgroup sessions are held every Wednesday and every 1st and 3rd Monday 9.30-11.30am at the McIvor Neighborhood House. Playgroup caters for children from ages 0 - 4yrs of age and we welcome all parents, carers and Grandparents to come and meet others for a social and relaxed morning. There are activities organised, a well stocked craft cupboard and lots of toys for playtime. For more information call Helen on 0418 509 782 and Maree on 5433 2653

The McIvor Times – Published every Wednesday for local news

Other Groups that meet regularly to contribute to the quality of community life:

• Birdwatching Group
• Friends of McIvor Creek
• Golf Club
• Angling
• Walking Group
• Basketball
• Book Club
• Bowling
• Film Group
• Cricket
• Car Club
• Football
• CWA
• Netball
• Senior Citizens
• Pony Club
• Craft Groups
• Squash
• Quilters
• Swimming
• Community Bank
• Taekwondo
• Mudbrick Motley (Drama Group)
• Tennis
• Regular Dances
• Exercise Classes

MUDBRICK MOTLEY (Amateur Theatre Group Our Mission Statement: "To stimulate interest in and create opportunities for, participation in all aspects of theatrical performance in our community". Our long term objective is to build and manage a theatre dedicated to the performing arts for the Heathcote Community. We meet at both private homes and the McIvor Neighbourhood House, from which we run our amateur theatre and play-reading group. We have Membership with the Vic. Drama League from whom we hire scripts. All our personnel are unpaid volunteers. Since our formation in 2004, through our submissions, we have attracted funding from C.O.G.B.; Perserverance Corporation Fosterville and AGD Operations P/L Costerfield. We have used this funding to mount productions annually from 2005 to 2008 and to purchase equipment such as a lighting board, stage lights, sound equipment, and materials for set building. We also use funding for advertising and other publicity and to create, purchase and hire costumes, stage scenery, paint and props. We charge a small annual membership fee and this, along with ticket sales and raffles, will assist our aim to become independent of outside funding and, in the long term, to be self-sufficient enough to contribute towards building a community based theatre which would benefit not only Mudbrick Motley but the entire Heathcote Community. If you have an interest in theatrical performance, entertaining local groups, play reading evenings or learning backstage and technical skills, set building and costume production, you would be very welcome to join our group which is open to adults of any age and children over the age of seven. Family groups are encouraged. Enquiries: Maree Hingston, Mudbrick Motley President. Email: chaddie@activ8.net.au Telephone 5433 3802

HEATHCOTE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN The Heathcote & District district community have written their own Community Plan, providing the words, ideas and visions for the future of their district. A number of activities were held where Heathcote residents were encouraged to have their say. These included a survey and a visioning workshop and other activities that the Heathcote community came up with especially including involvement from the young people in the district. The results have been summarised by a group of community members who have also written the community plan. You can download the Heathcote & District Community Plan by clicking on the link below. For enquiries regarding the Community Plan please contact Rene Laan (03) 5433 3438 or 0448 406 324 .   Heathcote & District Community Plan