National Homelessness Week: Advocating for Change and Support Published on 07 August 2023 Council recognises National Homelessness Week and is taking steps to advocate for more robust state and federal support services to prevent and address homelessness in the region. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council makes Submission into Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis Published on 06 August 2023 Yarra Ranges Council has made a submission to the state Inquiry into the Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis, aiming to highlight some of the pressing housing challenges in the region. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Navigating the hill easier thanks to mapping change Published on 31 July 2023 Visitors to the Dandenong Ranges will have better directions as they explore, with Google Maps and Uber re-routing maps away from a notorious four-wheel-drive only road. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Community committee to advise Council Published on 01 March 2023 Community members with disability will advise Council on strategy development, major projects and infrastructure, with a new Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) appointed. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council writes to PM seeking support for Yarra Ranges following storm Published on 12 August 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to provide much greater and much needed support for communities within Yarra Ranges who have been impacted by the 9 June storms. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council calls on State to improve telecommunications in Yarra Ranges Published on 12 August 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is again strongly advocating to the State Government to vastly improve telecommunication services in the region, with the impacts of multiple COVID-19 lockdowns and recent storm events highlighting major connectivity issues. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council calls on Government to assist in clean up Published on 17 June 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the State and Federal Governments to assist clean up efforts following storms that devastated the region in the lead up to the bushfire season. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Tackling Ageism Together - EveryAGE Counts in Melbourne’s East Published on 07 April 2021 Yarra Ranges has an ageing community and Council is committed to tackling the issue of ageism. To that end, we have developed a joint campaign with six other councils that is designed to raise awareness about ageism, challenge the stereotypes of what it is to be older, and encourage people to speak up and take action. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Over 50's