Strath Creek is a small rural community located in the Shire of Murrindindi in central Victoria 104 km north of Melbourne.
A visit to the Murchison Gap Lookout will explain why it is known far and wide as “The Valley of a Thousand Hills.”
Between 1839 &1842 two squatting runs were established followed by many selectors and their families in 1860. Rather than squatters whose major concern was self- interest, ordinary people began to express their concerns and seek ways to improve the district and make it more liveable. Roads, a mail service and a school were important to them and they were petitioned for actively.
There has always been an active group of people interested in caring for and improving Strath Creek and its surrounds. Sometimes it was a needs basis group or a loose sub group of the Hall Committee and at other times a more formal structure, but at heart was always what was best for Strath Creek.
Interest in the Progress Association ebbed and flowed during 1970’s-80’s.However in May 1990 it was decided to reconvene the Association. It has been very active ever since, continuing and building on the work of the past.
The Progress Association is integral to the functioning of Strath Creek and as its name suggests it is to “progress” the community, address issues raised by community members, liaise with Council and other Statutory bodies and generally be a cohesive representative for the betterment of the community.
Currently, the annual membership to the SCPA is $5 annually, due on 1st January.