Eltham Rural Group Inc

22/04/2026

ERG has decided to discontinue Paddy's Market from 2026.

We thank all our loyal locals who have supported Paddy's.
www.elthamruralgroup.org

07/10/2025

21/08/2025

ERG has collected used mobile phones for DV Safe Phone A very simple thing that would make a huge difference to the victims of DV.

📱 Every 3 minutes, a call for help is made in Australia due to domestic violence.

It’s not just a statistic—it’s a national crisis.

“We need to focus on the scale of this problem and we need to stop doing more of the same and expect a different result. We need to think better, think harder, and be more strategic..” – Peter Thurtell

At DV Safe Phone, we’re proud to be part of the change - providing repurposed mobile phones to people escaping dangerous situations.

In many cases, it’s the police attending a call-out able to hand a DV Safe Phone directly to the victim—offering them:
✅ A safe way to call for help
✅ A tool to plan their escape
✅ A means to record abuse
✅ A secure line for post-crisis support

These phones are clean, untraceable, and cannot be monitored by perpetrators.

You can be a part of the solution:
📱 Donate your old phone
💸 Fundraise or support our frontline work
📢 Share this message

Because change doesn’t happen by chance—it happens when communities rise together.

21/08/2025

27/05/2025

Donate your working or nonworking mobile phones in Eltham branch of Bendigo Community Bank Hurstbridge, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Doreen-Mernda & Kinglake

🌟📱 RECORD BROKEN IN APRIL! 📱🌟

We're thrilled to announce that we hit an all-time record for the month of April this year - 469 safe phones that were distributed to domestic violence victims and survivors across Australia!

That is 469 devices that represent a lifeline, a way to stay connected to support systems, and a step toward independence and safety.

This achievement wouldn't be possible without the fantastic collaboration of our entire DV Safe Phone team and volunteers, working tirelessly to refurbish old phones and give them new purpose in the hands of those who need them most.

Want to make a difference? Give your old phone a new life - donate your phone today!

04/05/2025

Thanks Eltham Fire Brigade, ERG donates to local community groups each year. The members have fundraising events to raise the funds. Our next event is a sunday luncheon with a band, in August.

01/05/2025

Paddy’s Market this Saturday 3rd May 9am-1pm.

01/05/2025

This weekend!

30/04/2025

Looking for fun this Saturday 3rd May?
Eltham Fire Brigade will have this beautiful red truck at Paddy's Market from 10.30am for an hour.
Scout Hall, 25 Youth Road, Eltham.

30/04/2025

Hungry before you vote!
Come to Paddy’s for fresh scones and a cup of tea or coffee.
Paddy’s Market 3rdMay 9am-1pm