Free Mental Health First Aid sessions available for community members Published on 28 August 2023 Council, and 12 community organisations are offering free Mental Health First Aid training to teach community members the skills and knowledge so they can provide vital support to those who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Workshop connects residents with chainsaw safety practices Published on 24 August 2023 Yarra Ranges residents are learning life-saving skills as part of a series of Emergency Response Themed Training, which includes how to use a chainsaw safely. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Jim Fuller Community House Secures 20-Year Lease Published on 03 August 2023 Jim Fuller Community House in Mooroolbark has been awarded a 20-year lease by Yarra Ranges Council Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing, Over 50's
Free Community RAT Program Published on 01 August 2023 Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for community members to collect at our Community Links in Lilydale, Healesville, Yarra Junction, Monbulk and Upwey. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Councils unite to address homelessness in the suburbs Published on 03 August 2021 The number of homeless men, women and children is growing in suburban areas and COVID-19 has further impacted the vulnerability of those who sleep rough without a safe place to call home. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan released for community feedback Published on 02 August 2021 Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after Councillors endorsed it for community consultation last week. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
New COVID-19 testing site in Mooroolbark Published on 14 July 2021 A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site has been established by the Department of Health in Wyuna Walk, Mooroolbark. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant Published on 25 June 2021 Melbourne Water is planning on constructing a new water treatment plant (WTP) on a strip of pipe track in Mount Evelyn near Tramway Road. This plant will provide support for the Silvan Water Treatment Plant that processes around 50% of Melbourne’s drinking water. Tagged as: , Environment, Health and wellbeing
COVID-19 restrictions in place from 11.59pm, Thursday, 10 June Published on 09 June 2021 The State Government has announced an update to the COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne - which includes all of Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Health and wellbeing