Equity, Access and Inclusion work noted Published on 20 June 2024 Council has noted ten years of achievements towards disability inclusion and improving accessibility in the community, with the Equity, Access and Inclusion Strategy 2013-2023 returning to the chamber for final reflection. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Healesville 150th pavers to be reinstated Published on 29 April 2024 Pavers commemorating the 150th birthday of Healesville will soon be re-installed, thanks to a partnership between Council, the community and a property developer. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council launches Advocacy Agenda Published on 26 March 2024 Council is calling on the State and Federal Governments to support key community projects, with the launch of its updated advocacy agenda. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Erosion Management Overlay PSA gazetted Published on 13 March 2024 A review of the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) has received approval by the Minister for Planning which now means those few residents unable to build after the June 2021 storm can now start their planning process. 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