Yarra City Council

This week, Victoria University, in collaboration with the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria and the Islamic Council of Victoria, launched their comprehensive and vital report, "Understanding Reporting Barriers and Support Needs for Those Experiencing Racism in Victoria," at the Reading Room of the Fitzroy Town Hall. We are proud to embrace and celebrate our diverse community and their contributions to the culture and identity of Yarra. We stand with our community and remain committed to working with our diverse community to understand their needs and experiences, and to taking action to end racism in all its forms.

More than 20 years ago, the Merri Creek Labyrinth was created by local community members as a contemplative and peaceful place to connect with nature. 🌱🌳 With support from our Annual Grants program, the volunteer-run group have been able to help grow and sustain the Labyrinth through their restoration project. Over 40 people attended the most recent Community Planting Day, planting native plants and shrubs in the area with supervision from bushland restoration experts Felix Botanica. The Friends of the Merri Creek Labyrinth restoration project doesn’t just enhance our natural environment and support biodiversity, but also fosters community bonds, preserves local heritage and strengthens our connection to nature and wellbeing. 💰 Do you need funding for a local project, initiative, or event? Applications for our 2025 Annual Grants are closing soon! Apply by Wednesday 31 July at: https://lnkd.in/guUQv4nJ

Are you interested in running for Council in the local government elections this October? Join our free candidate information session to learn more about the election process and what to expect as a Councillor. This session will cover: 👉 Our municipality and new ward structure 👉 The role and responsibilities of Council, the Mayor and Councillors 👉 Participation in Council meetings and other time commitments 👉 Information on how to enrol and key election dates 📅 Tuesday 30 July 6pm to 7.30pm 📍 Richmond Town Hall We’re also teaming up with Municipal Association of Victoria and Melbourne Councils on an information session on Wednesday 31 July at St Kilda Town Hall. You can attend this session either in-person or online. Register for a session at: https://lnkd.in/gwEbHhmA

Today Yarra staff from across the organisation walked together with our community for the annual #NAIDOCWeek march through Ngár-go/Fitzroy to Federation Square. 🖤💛❤️ We’re proud to join our local residents, businesses and visitors as we celebrate the world’s oldest continuous living history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - during NAIDOC Week and beyond. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

Looking for local live music? Look no further, Live Music Locator has launched just in time for Leaps and Bounds Music Festival! 🎸🎶 We’re proud to support this new volunteer-run pilot project, which helps audiences discover live music events across the city through an online listing of every gig in Yarra across more than 65 venues. Our small to medium venues are such vital places for grassroots musicians and artists - these are the places where their careers begin and are nurtured by audiences. Live Music Locator offers the opportunity for us to come together and support local performers and venues. Browse the site, get some friends together and go support an up and coming artist - they might be headlining Glastonbury before you know it! Find local gigs: https://lml.live/ #LiveMusic #MusicIndustry #LeapsandBoundsMusicFestival

We’ve heard the calls from our community for greater climate action, and for a more equitable and just society. 💚 After extensive community consultation, we’re proud to present our new Climate Emergency Plan 2024-2030, building on our last plan with scaled up ambition and a focus on supporting communities most at risk from climate impacts. Our new plan focuses on 7 key areas: ✅ Embedding climate action in everything we do ✅ Prioritising support for those most at risk from climate impacts ✅ Increasing advocacy for stronger climate action ✅ Achieving net zero carbon emissions in our city by 2035 ✅ Partnering with Traditional Owners Caring for Country to improve biodiversity and connect community with nature ✅ Ensuring homes, buildings, public spaces and infrastructure are climate resilient ✅ Transitioning to a circular economy Check out the highlights and read the plan at: https://bit.ly/3Lj6c3i #TakeClimateAction

Each year in Yarra, we come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements during #NAIDOCWeek. 🖤💛❤️ This year, we’re also encouraging our community to support the path to Treaty in Victoria by engaging with organisations like the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria and Yoorrook Justice Commission. There’s plenty of local NAIDOC celebrations to get involved in this week, including a Family Day at Collingwood Children's Farm presented by Aboriginal Housing Victoria, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service's Annual NAIDOC march and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)’s NAIDOC Week celebration. Visit our website to learn more about the path to Treaty and celebrating NAIDOC Week in Yarra: https://bit.ly/3RXVRgJ

We’re helping to build healthy, connected communities through our Annual Grants program! 🍎👋 With the support of our grants, not-for-profit social enterprise The Community Grocer are able to run weekly affordable fresh food markets at Atherton Gardens Estate in Fitzroy. These markets provide a safe and inclusive space for community members to access fresh food without the cost barriers - stocking culturally appropriate produce and creating weekly gathering spaces that celebrate diversity. 💰 Do you need funding for a local project, initiative or event? Applications for our 2025 Annual Grants are now open! Apply by Wednesday 31 July at: https://lnkd.in/guUQv4nJ

Missed the deadline to nominate in our 2024 Yarra Community Awards? No worries - we’ve extended nominations for just one more week! 🥳 This is your last chance to let us know about the everyday heroes making a difference in our community. Help us share their stories and recognise their hard work! There are cash prizes of up to $500 and awards for: 🏈 Sports 🎨 Arts and culture 🤝 Diversity and inclusion 🌍 Sustainability ✨ Community initiatives Nominate online by Sunday 7 July: https://lnkd.in/gmg7dztH

We’re excited to share a balanced Budget for 2024/25, which delivers essential services and infrastructure while funding our community’s priority projects and future proofing Yarra. Mayor Edward Crossland shares some of the highlights, including: 🚶♀️ Improved waking, cycling and school safety infrastructure 📚 More training and employment opportunities for young people who live in public housing 🌳 Accelerating our tree planting program 🏀 Upgrading our recreation facilities and sports pavilions Check out our 2024/25 Budget highlights at: https://lnkd.in/g7NpeZms