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We are a member-based organisation with a mission to
effectively support and represent the Harcourt Valley Community,
always striving to support the Community develop in
a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive way.
The Harcourt Progress Association wishes to advise our Annual General Meeting will take place on:
Please click the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/iTPUTsc6EJ3UKy3i8
Note: ONLY financial members have voting rights at the meeting and must have paid their dues 14 business days prior to the advertised meeting date (15th October 2026).
It is now time to renew memberships for the 2026/27 year and the HPA hopes you will be back to support us. We also warmly invite new members to the HPA.
For payment details and membership/renewal form please click here.
The Core is the official community newsletter for the Harcourt Valley. Serving Harcourt, Faraday, and surrounding areas, it keeps the community connected with local news and events.
Click on the image below to view the latest edition.
On 9 January 2026, a catastrophic bushfire devastated Harcourt and surrounding areas in central Victoria. Homes, farms, and cherished community spaces were lost, lives disrupted and communities forever changed. Recovery will take time, strength, and support from all of us.
Harcourt Progress Association provided support for the initial relief operation, as well as administering the official Harcourt Fire Relief Fund.
The Harcourt Progress Association (HPA) is transitioning its support for residents affected by the January 2026 Ravenswood South Bushfire from gift card distributions to direct financial grants.
This phase of funding is now open.
Phase 4 provides $1,500 per business to support those businesses who were in the footprint of the fire, and lost stock with a minimum value of $10,000. These funds are transferred directly to nominated bank accounts; no cash payments are available.
Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close on Monday 2nd November 2026
For questions regarding the application process, please contact secretaryhpa3453@gmail.com.
For the latest business support updates, please refer to the Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Ongoing assistance is available through Anglicare, Givit and other organisations listed in the below Service Directory. Food relief is available at the Community Pantry at Harcourt Valley Community House on Fridays, and through other services listed below. Current details of the Harcourt Fire Relief Community Fund are also below.
Please see below for supports available.
Anglicare Victoria 5440 1100 provides guidance, insurance assistance (inc uninsured and underinsured), paperwork assistance, grants, financial counselling.
Housing support: Dhelkaya Health 5473 1000
Harcourt Valley Community House (Fridays 12-1.30pm)
Castlemaine Community House (12.30-1.30 Tuesdays)
Funding from HPA Community GoFundMe:
see more information above.
Relief payments including re-establishment payment, lost livelihood payment, power outage payment: https://www.vic.gov.au/financial-help
Contact your bank: may be relief on loans, deferred payments, merchant fee waivers.
Givit – connects you with essential goods and services.
More info here.
Pantry food and frozen meals:
Hay (large bales): Local supply: Form at Statewide Irrigation, 84 Forrest St Castlemaine.
VFF Emergency Fodder: here
Hay (small bales), stockfood, pet food, horse items:
10-11.30am Saturdays, Coolstore Rd, Harcourt shipping containers.
Givit website – more info here.
Find other general support & grant information from the Mount Alexander Shire:
For a range of supportive information please visit our Facebook page for video content from our past information sessions and a range of other helpful info:
The Harcourt Progress Association acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, live and work. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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