Port Albert Hall / Mechanic Institute

30/08/2026

🎣 Got a Favourite Fish Recipe? Why Not Share It? We’re celebrating National Gone Fishing Day in Port Albert on Sunday 18 October 2026, a day celebrating fishing, food, community and the great outdoors!

As part of the celebrations, we’re creating a free online Fish Recipe Showcase featuring favourite fish recipes from local residents and businesses.

We want YOU to be part of it! 🐟🍽️

Send us your favourite fish recipe and we’ll add it to the Visit Port Albert website, along with your name. These recipes will be freely available for everyone to browse and download.

It couldn’t be easier (and a bit of fun)

1. Type your recipe (or attach it) to an email OR take a photo of your handwritten recipe with your phone.
2. Include your name.
3. Email your recipe to [email protected]

Your recipe could become part of a collection of great local fish recipes shared with visitors and the wider community.

With town-wide fish-themed food specials and competitions happening as part of National Gone Fishing Day, there will be plenty of reasons to get involved and be in Port Albert!

🎣 Celebrate fishing. Celebrate community. Celebrate Port Albert.
Submit your recipe today!

Full Gone Fishing Event Event details on this link...

https://www.portalbert.vic.au/gone-fishing-day

Port Albert Progress Association
Serving the Community Since 1880

30/08/2026

🧚 What a fantastic day of creativity, colour and community spirit at the Fairy Door Trail Art Session held at the Port Albert Hall today! ✨

We had an excellent turnout, with everyone bringing plenty of enthusiasm and imagination to create their own beautifully decorated miniature fairy doors. It was a wonderful, fun-filled day enjoyed by all!

Once the doors have been sealed and prepared, they will become part of the existing Fairy Door Trail across Yarram and Port Albert for locals and visitors to discover and enjoy.

So, keep your eyes open as you explore Yarram and Port Albert — you may just discover one of these magical little doors! 🧚‍♀️✨

A huge congratulations and thank you to Deb Eldridge Photography for organising such a wonderful and creative community activity. Well done, Deb! 👏

Port Albert Progress Association
Serving the Community Since 1880

19/08/2026

TOMORROW AT THE PORT ALBERT HALL - Helping families plan for their future as they begin to age. The perfect session to help older people plan for the types of assistance and support they may need as they grow older.

Free Session.
11am to 1pm
Port Albert Hall

Details and to Register Here:

https://www.portalbert.vic.au/event-details/seniors-planning-and-information-sessions-august

Port Albert Progress Association
Serving the Community since 1880

06/08/2026

Craft Day at the Port Albert Hall
🗓️ Sat 22nd August
⏰ 9am to 3pm
$15 entry includes Morning Tea & Lunch
Bring your project along 🧶🧵🪡
Bookings essential RSVP to 0427 951 474

22/07/2026

We did a thing! Yes, that's Sandi showing off the NEW banners ready for tomorrow's Volunteer Training Workshop....

They look mint.....

Visit Port Albert

16/07/2026

FREE Seniors information session at the Port Albert Hall

A friendly and informative forum to help you better understand the services, support and planning options available as you age.

When: Friday 21 Aug 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Port Albert Mechanics Institute Hall, 20 Victoria St, Port Albert

To book your spot call Rob 0413 476 423
Or book online https://www.portalbert.vic.au/event-details/seniors-planning-and-information-sessions-august

21/05/2026

All being held right here in the Hall. Open to anyone who is, or has an interest in volunteering.

Learn a new skill.
Improve the task you're doing.
Gain skills and confidence to volunteer for roles.

Open to any residents especially retired or semi-retired who perhaps want to stay active...

🎓 Free Volunteer Training Workshops are Now Open for Registration. PAPA is VERY excited to announce that the Free Volunteer Skills & Leadership Training Workshops have now been finalised, and registrations are officially OPEN.

Developed through feedback and consultation with local volunteer organisations and community groups, each workshop has been designed to provide practical, real-world skills that help strengthen volunteer confidence, leadership, and organisational capability across regional communities.

The free workshops will cover the following:

Workshop 1: Working within a Volunteer Group - Upskilling Volunteers - Strengthening Community Organisations - Boosting Volunteer Numbers.

Workshop 2: Growing Community Participation, Running Successful Events/Activities.

Workshop 3: Using Effective Marketing to Promote your Region, Event, or Fundraiser.

Workshop 4: Improving Digital Marketing Skills, Understanding Digital Infrastructure, Improving Online Visibility/SEO.

Workshop 5: Developing Funding Programs: Grants, Fundraising & Sponsorships.

These workshops are an exciting and very valuable tool for our local volunteers. Our goal is to build skills and confidence and encourage greater participation within community groups.

We invite local residents including retired and semi-retired, volunteers, community groups and clubs to register for the workshops of their choice.

Supported by FRRR & PAPA

The program forms part of the Strengthening Rural Communities initiative, proudly supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and provided by the Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA).

For more information about the Volunteer Training Workshops, and to book your free spot, please visit the Port Albert Website.

https://www.portalbert.vic.au/community-volunteers-program

Robert Durrant - Program Facilitator
Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA)
Serving the community since 1880

Future of Yarram
FRRR The Middle of Everywhere The Bridge -Local News Wellington Shire Council

18/05/2026

A bit of maintenance with a new fence and floors polished at the Port Albert Hall this week. Both look fantastic

15/04/2026

Port Albert featured in the Autumn edition of Gippsland Life Magazine 🙌

If you’re looking to make a contact Bianca Craddock- Nutrien Harcourts - our local property expert

Port Albert Progress Association

15/04/2026

🌟 New Volunteer Skills & Leadership Program - FREE for Volunteers! The Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA) is excited to launch the Skills, Confidence & Leadership Development Program, part of the 'Strengthening Rural Communities' initiative by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).

Regional communities rely on volunteers, but many don’t have the skills in like administration, finance, marketing, fundraising, and event management.

This program aims to upskill and empower local volunteers, building confidence and encouraging active participation in community initiatives.

💡 Program highlights:

• Training in administration, governance, finance, marketing & event management
• Attracting new volunteers, especially retired or semi-retired residents
• Strengthening local leadership and community sustainability
• Enhancing local events, tourism, and community programs.

“Many people want to help but lack confidence or experience,” says Robert Durrant, Project Facilitator. “This program gives them the skills, knowledge, and confidence to get involved and share their wisdom with the community.”

This program is available to volunteer run organisations from Woodside, Carrajung, Devon North, Yarram, Tarraville, Alberton, Port Albert, and Welshpool. Majority of the sessions will be free to attend!

Let’s build a stronger, more resilient community together! 💪🌱
For more information contact Robert Durrant on 0413 476 423 or visit the program page on the Visit Port Albert website...

https://www.portalbert.vic.au/community-volunteers-program

Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA)
Serving the community since 1880

Wellington Shire Council The Middle of Everywhere Future of Yarram