Community Fundraiser Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Community Fundraiser. Together we’ve raised $36,340 for a kitchen renovation at Birregurra Mechanics Hall.

Congratulations to all our winners:

1st Prize Winner: Ticket #1799 – Brae dine and stay getaway
2nd Prize Winner: Ticket #2889 – Bootmakers Cottage stay
3rd Prize Winner: Ticket #7811 – Steam Vintage Train Carriage stay 
4th Prize Winner: Ticket #1376 – Stones Throw Cottage stay
5th Prize Winner: Ticket #338 – Yalloak House stay
6th Prize Winner: Ticket #5655 – Otways Distillery pack
7th Prize Winner: Ticket #4193 – Birregurra Grocer lunch
8th Prize Winner: Ticket #538 – Tarndie Stables stay
9th Prize Winner: Ticket #1663 – Pennyroyal Farm Cottages stay
10th Prize Winner: Ticket #6766 – Royal Mail Hotel Birregurra lunch
11th Prize Winner: Ticket #5275 – Otway Artisan lunch
12th Prize Winner: Ticket #1190 – Forrest General Store hamper
13th Prize Winner: Ticket #4481 – Birre Home shopping spree

At Brae, we’re committed to supporting our community and this year’s fundraiser brings the amount contributed to our community so far to a total of $274,693.

A special thank you to the local hospitality and tourism business owners who generously contributed prizes to this year’s fundraiser.

These are just a few of the many quality experiences that make our region such a fantastic place to visit! Make sure to add them to your itinerary for your next Otways and Great Ocean Road adventure!