CIS Yarra Ranges Op Shop

CIS Yarra Ranges Op Shop This CIS Yarra Ranges Op Shop closed in November 2023 We are a community based Op Shop. We are not affiliated with any church or private enterprises. ie.

All our staff are volunteers who give freely of their time helping to raise funds to help those in need in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Our hours are 10am – 4pm Mon to Fri and 10am – 1pm Sat. We are happy to accept good quality – good condition donations which are sold and handed out to those in need. Blankets, pots pans, clothing, linen etc for people who are struggling and living on the streets. O

ur community garden is run by our volunteers and the vegetables and fruit (in season) are available for the public to share. Bunnings have helped us get re started with this venture after it was damaged by vandalism. We have a small selection of electrical items that have been test and tagged by a qualified electrician – these are growing weekly. Please call us before donating electrical goods as some items we are unable to take. We have handmade cards and hand knitted rugs and baby/small childrens clothing that are made for us by lovely volunteers. Even though we advertise online through our page all goods are sold in store only – we are happy to hold goods if requested for a limited time. We are proud of our small friendly shop and our volunteers are like a family. We love our customers and try to look after our many and varied clients. I hope this info helps people understand about some of the smaller stand alone op shops like us. We would love to see your smiling faces – so if you do visit our little home away from home please say hi to Gayle or Michele and introduce yourself when you visit us.

Address

Lilydale, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+61397394195

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Our HISTORY

In May 1981, a group of citizens in Lilydale took the first tentative steps to form a Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). The first Management Committee met on 29th October 1981, and the first lot of volunteers did training with Community Welfare Services.

Towards the end of 1986 the Lilydale CAB moved into bigger premises at the Lilydale Market where it was not uncommon to see the odd mouse scoot across the floor. However, during our years at the Market, we grew and expanded, many volunteers trained and worked with us for shorter or longer periods of time. It was not always easy, but we managed to provide a good service, keep our information data up to date (no mean task) and create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, both for clients and members of staff. In 1995 the CAB changed its name to the Lilydale & District Community Information Centre Inc. (CIC). That same year we became fully computerised.

The end of 1997 saw the closing of Lilydale Market for redevelopment but thankfully the Lilydale Uniting Church heard of our plight and offered us the use of their tennis pavilion. During 1998 the newly formed Shire of Yarra Ranges came to realise that without proper funding, and without adequate premises, the Lilydale CIC could not continue to function. The Council offered us an annual grant for operational costs, and at the same time offered us the sub-lease of excellent premises.

Since December 1998 the Lilydale CIC has been located in premises in the Main Street, easily accessible to everybody in the community. In 2013 it had another name change to Lilydale Assist Inc.. In its over 30 years of existence the centre has gained respect in the local community, and a reputation for friendly and efficient service. It provides the people in the Council of Yarra Ranges (Lilydale district) with a very personal service. It makes them feel that they count and we care.