Council enhances Mount Evelyn accessibility with asphalting project Published on 29 November 2023 Yarra Ranges Council has taken a significant step to enhance accessibility in Mount Evelyn, by asphalting the public toilet car park area on Wray Crescent next to the adjoining youth shed. Tagged as: , Disability services, Health and wellbeing, Roads and footpaths
Council endorses Active Recreation Plan Published on 11 October 2023 Council has endorsed its new Active Recreation Plan, following engagement with the community earlier this year. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing, Leisure
Living Stories event to shine light on mental health Published on 27 September 2023 Community members are invited to attend an event that will shine a spotlight on the personal, lived experience mental health stories of six Yarra Ranges residents. 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
COVID-19 vaccine information Published on 25 May 2021 The Victorian Government is encouraging eligible Victorians to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, after five new positive cases were identified in metropolitan Melbourne. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Health and wellbeing