Yarra City Council

Our recycling staff are the unsung heroes of our waste management system, working hard behind the scenes to make sure waste is properly sorted, recycled, and repurposed. ♻️👏 Michal works on cleansing and sorting at our Clifton Hill Recycling Centre and is passionate about improving Yarra’s waste management to create better outcomes for our community. Having studied waste management in Prague and Vienna, he was shocked by Australia’s lack of waste separation upon arriving in the country over 10 years ago. However, he notes that there have been significant improvements over the years. “Yarra is doing a fantastic job and accepts a range of materials for recycling at the depot – from soft plastics and batteries, to bicycle tires and polystyrene – allowing us to divert significant amounts of waste from landfill.” Come and chat to our friendly staff at the Clifton Hill Recycling Centre: 📍 168 Roseneath Street, Clifton Hill Find out more about our recycling drop-off centres: https://lnkd.in/geTV6ycs

A special announcement from Charlie, Lola and Mayor Edward Crossland - Smith Reserve in Fitzroy and Quarries Park in Clifton Hill are set for a makeover! 📣🐶 They’ll be enhanced with more trees, new paths, and better off-leash areas for everyone to enjoy. These upgrades were made possible through the Victorian Government’s (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action) New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program. Find out more about the upgrades: https://bit.ly/3KxavHR

We’re proud of our beautiful parks, reserves and waterways. 🌳🤸♀️ With a growing population and increasing density, we’re committed to seeing these spaces flourish and thrive. After 4 years of advocacy, we’re thrilled to announce that the Victorian Government has announced an increase to the public open space contribution rate from 4.5% to 8.65%. These are payments made by property developers when land is subdivided. This means that we’ll have more funds to improve green spaces for our community in Yarra! Thanks to Department of Transport and Planning and Homes Victoria. Read more about this change our website: https://bit.ly/3WGaZkB

Are you part of a not-for-profit or local community organisation in Yarra? Sharpen your skills with our free community training program! We’ve got 3 sessions coming up, covering a range of topics including: 💲 Building a funding plan, managing different income streams and modes of fundraising 🧠 Emotional intelligence, gaining self-awareness and building relationships 📝 Budgeting and writing an acquittal for grants. This session is catered towards groups who have received a Yarra Community grant. All training sessions are free, however bookings are essential. Book your spot: https://bit.ly/3SHyvwu #notforprofit #community #communityorganisation #cityofyarra #volunteer

Are you aged 16 to 25 with an idea for a project or event for young people in Yarra? Our Youth-Led Grants program is now open for applications! 💰 One of our past recipients, Ronen Jafari, used the grant to break down barriers for young creatives in Yarra. Through a series of exhibitions and workshops run by local emerging artists, his ‘Partways: Navigating Art Spaces in Yarra’ project provided accessible pathways for young people to connect to the art world, gain experience exhibiting in a gallery space and try new mediums of creativity. Support from our Youth-Led Grants program allowed all participating artists to be remunerated for their time, skills and expertise. Ronen’s project created a safe space for young artists to facilitate and share knowledge, and also allowed Ronen to develop his leadership, people management and artistic practice. Find out more and apply for a grant at: https://bit.ly/3dyIWkv

Everybody needs good neighbours… 🎶🏠 And if you don’t, you’ll always find a friendly face and a welcoming place at your local Neighbourhood House! We’re proud to support our Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres through ongoing funding programs and through our Neighbourhood House Partnership Network, which highlights our shared values and commitment. In Yarra, we have 9 Neighbourhood Houses run by and for our local communities. They offer locally based and tailored programs for residents in the area, including: 👉 Art, music, cooking, health and wellbeing classes for all ages 👉 English and other language classes 👉 Computer and digital literacy classes 👉 Community lunches 👉 Sustainability workshops and clothes swaps 👉 Drop-off points for hard-to-recycle items like phones and batteries Find a Neighbourhood House near you: https://lnkd.in/gzR3sq5c 📷: 1. Community garden at the North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House 2. Ballum Ballum garden at Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre 3. Community event at Fitzroy Learning Network

When it comes to taking action on climate change, we’re stronger together. 💪🌍 We recently partnered with Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre to bring together an incredible group of change makers who have successfully advocated for stronger climate action. They shared their inspirational stories, advice and impactful tips: 🌍 Collective action is key - join a group, create a partnership, take action with your friends, neighbours and families. 🌍 Training, learning and organising is a great way to get yourself ready for action! 🌍 Listen to First Nations communities and those impacted at the frontline of the climate emergency. A massive thank you to our speakers Kelly O’Shannessy, Netta Maiava, Abby Manning, Leigh Ewbank and Tony Milne for generously sharing their experience and insights with us. Keen to take collective action? There are many local climate action groups in and around Yarra you can join, including: Yarra Climate Action Now, Australian Conservation Foundation Inner Melb, Sweltering Cities, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Electrify Yarra, Streets Alive Yarra, Pacific Climate Warriors, Tomorrow Movement and Friends of the Earth. Visit our website to learn more about how you can step up your climate action and advocacy: https://lnkd.in/gmyZbhhu #TakeClimateAction

The Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club is building friendship and connection on the soccer pitch with the support of our Annual Grants! ⚽🧡 Everyone is welcome and no one gets left behind at the inclusive, community-focused soccer club. The club provides subsidised uniforms, transport and registration for all its participants to fulfil its mission of providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be their best. Each year, we distribute more than $2 million to strengthen our community and promote health and wellbeing through our community grants program. Find out more about the program at: https://lnkd.in/gUtBNkUM

As the curtain comes down after a massive 4 days celebrating homegrown talent in our local live music scene, we want to thank to everyone who made it to Leaps and Bounds Music Festival this year! 🎶 This year we supported: 🎸 16 live music venues across Yarra 🎸 22 gigs showcasing up and coming musicians, First Nations artists, LGBTIQA+ artists and more 🎸 Over 120 artists, plus countless bookers, tech and venue staff 🎸 the launch of the Live Music Locator pilot project, helping audiences discover live music across the city We’re proud to work with our community to deliver this incredible festival each year. Thank you to all the artists, venue staff and music fans for helping to reinvigorate our local live music scene during the winter months! 📷: Laura May Grogan #livemusic #musicfestival #leapsandbounds

Imagine a swimmable Birrarung (Yarra River). Think about taking a dip on a summer evening with your friends or a cold plunge on a winter morning before work in the city. 🏊♀️ This could become a reality. Yarra is the first Australian city to sign the Swimmable Cities Charter as a sign of our commitment to restore the health of the Birrarung. Our vision is to see: 🌱 the plants and wildlife of the Birrarung thrive once again 🏊♀️ a river clean enough for our community to swim in 🦋 improved habitat for wildlife 🌍 resilience against climate change 🌳 a stronger connection to nature for our community and opportunities to cool down in extreme heat Read more about the charter at: https://lnkd.in/gVNPWGTX