Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. – Promoting the movable cultural heritage of Churchill Island

1 day ago

What with coronavirus lockdown and wild weather causing widespread blackouts it’s really hard for us all to keep up with what’s open when! But Churchill Island is currently open daily for regional Victorians and beyond and we are all really looking forward to having our Melbourne visitors back once their lockdown is over – hopefully soon! Meanwhile here is a black and white photo of the sculpture at the visitor centre by local photographer Lisa. The clay sculpture was made by local artist Camille Monet about the time the centre was opened around 2000. It depicts a local Aboriginal myth where star- crossed lovers incur the wrath of the spirits. The young woman is turned into a Moonah tree leaning down into the sea to her young man who has been turned into a whirlpool beneath her. The sculpture is complemented by the backdrop of a beautiful old fallen Moonah limb. ... See MoreSee Less

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I love this story. Here is a photo I took today

1 week ago

Did you know that our society - Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc - has been around and helping on Churchill Island in lots of ways for over 40 years?! That's a long time for a Friends group. We are still doing lots of good volunteer work on and for Churchill Island in conjunction with the managers Phillip Island Nature Parks, to keep it a magic place. But we can't do that without support from the public. Anyone can join FOCIS by following this link: focis.org.au/membership/ Our membership fees are extremely reasonable and there are good benefits to joining including free entry to CI! And anyone (not just members) can make a tax deductible donation to support our work, by following this link: focis.org.au/donation/ There's lots of ways to pay - just click on the right choice for you. For any questions, contact our treasurer Tom at We look forward to welcoming you as new or rejoining members, &/or receiving your donation. Thanks everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

For those of you missing our beautiful Churchill Island, here are some special photos taken by Phillip island photographer Lisa during a beautiful autumn sunny day before the latest lockdown. Stunning thanks Lisa. Enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful photos!!!👏👏

Thank you to Lisa....just wish that we were there now!

4 weeks ago

As we reach the end of Volunteers Week, it's important to acknowledge the big variety of vols from all walks of life and all ages who have given their time, money and energy to CI over many years. Among them were hundreds of Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies and their dedicated leaders who gave much needed help especially in the first 20 years of government ownership. Here are some photos from the CI collection: A group of Leaders relaxing around a CI picnic table chatting, while some of their charges chat in the background; A senior Guide and Scout sharing a pleasant moment together on CI - is he showing off his muscles!; the then Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen visiting CI during 1988 for the Bicentennial, walking with CI manager Carroll Schulz, followed by a large contingent of happy cubs! If you see anyone you know in these photos, please leave a comment below. Thanks to all of these wonderful young people and their leaders who contributed so much to CI! ... See MoreSee Less

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