Council calls on State Government for Lilydale Youth Hub funding Published on 09 November 2022 Council has confirmed their commitment to advocating for equitable and accessible mental health services as part their Advocacy Agenda and see the Lilydale Youth Hub as a critical local service in helping achieve this. The integrated service is led by Inspiro Community Health, supported by a consortium of partners operating across Melbourne’s East. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council urges action on safety at school crossings Published on 26 September 2022 Yarra Ranges Council has urged the state government to take action to secure the safety of children at 101 school crossings across the municipality. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council highlights key community needs ahead of State Election Published on 21 September 2022 Projects that support local community service providers and businesses, strengthen social connection, enhance the natural environment and ensure that community infrastructure is accessible and inclusive for everyone are at the heart of Yarra Ranges Council’s advocacy priorities ahead of this year’s State election. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Queensland Fruit Fly detected in Yarra Ranges Published on 04 May 2022 Council is asking residents to be on the lookout for the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in coming months and help prevent its spread, after a detection of the fly in May. 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