Current DHHS case data

If you'd like to stay up to date on the current COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations, or the latest case data please visit the Department of Health & Human Services website.

Please note DHHS does not provide Council with a breakdown of cases by suburb. We only have the information publically available on the DHHS website. Please see pages 3-4 for Council by Council data via the link below.

View DHHS case data

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A thriving creative community

Our people, their creativity and their stories are instrumental in shaping the experiences encountered in the street, our open spaces, our businesses and industry, our civic places, our schools and in our homes.

ERL is bringing the library to you

Great news, libraries are now open! ERL members can now visit their local library or continue to enjoy the range of free content and resources still provided online.

Innovative artists keep creative connections alive

With lockdowns and social distancing becoming the new reality in the COVID-19 pandemic, one artist has reimagined the delivery of her art program to help kids express themselves through creativity.

Belgrave Lantern Parade keeps community spirit aglow

The Belgrave Lantern Parade will continue to light up the community this year, with the cherished festival reimagined in line with COVID restrictions.

Spreading joy in Mooroolbark

It can be difficult to maintain a sense of connection when we’re all practising social distancing. But a group of creative people in Mooroolbark have celebrated our community, in a time when empathy and arts appreciation are more important than ever.

Apply for Community Grants

Find resources to help you apply for a community grant including grants for festivals, arts and community development.

Creative Industries Report 2019

Yarra Ranges Council recently released an independent Creative Industries Report, which can be useful to help understand the industry you work in, areas of opportunity and growth, and how to promote your business.

Not the Archies 2019

From a woman in her 70s who hadn’t picked up a paint brush in 50 years... To a two year old who was just learning what art is by painting with his dad… Not the Archies embodied the spirit of
our creative community.

Healesville’s First Artists unite to produce fine art prints

The United Mobs in Art (UMIA), a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in Healesville, received a grant this year from Council to participate in fine art printing workshops and share these skills with the community.

Support for Creative Industries

Links to support and information for those in the Creative Industries effected as a result of COVID-19.

Balit Bagurrk: Strong Women of the Yarra Ranges

Balit Bagurrk is a community-led project to collect, remember and celebrate the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have contributed to the Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges Shire Council
P.O. Box 105, Anderson Street
Lilydale, VIC 3140

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Yarra Ranges Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.

Changes to senior support services

Some services have been modified or temporarily cancelled as a result of stage four restrictions. Meals on wheels continues to operate as normal.

Visit our Support for seniors page for more information

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Transfer stations temporarily closed

During COVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions, the following applies:
- All Transfer Stations are closed to the public.
- Most transfer stations will remain open for commercial contractors, however reduced operating hours may apply. Please check the relevant Transfer Station website for further details.

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Delays due to COVID-19

Due to Stage 4 COVID19 restrictions, there will be an indefinite delay for hard copy plan requests due to Council Building access.

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Stage 4 restrictions for Metro Melbourne businesses

Information, links and resources to help businesses during Stage 4 restrictions.

Stage 4 restrictions for Metro Melbourne businesses

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Stage 4 restrictions and exercise

Parks are open for exercise only. You can leave home to exercise, with up to one other person, for up to 1 hour a day, however you must not travel more than 5km from where you live.

Playgrounds, outdoor exercise stations and skateparks remain closed.

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COVID-19 update

Due to the Coronavirus situation a number of services have been temporarily cancelled or modified. Further details are listed in the services below.

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Volunteer registrations on hold

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, registrations for Council volunteering are currently on hold.

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Venues temporarily closed

In line with the latest government reconstructions in the response to the COVID-19 situation, all council cultural facilities, pools and recreations centres, halls and venues for hire are temporarily closed until further notice.

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Current DHHS case data

Our creative community

Still Life

First Nations Artists Unite

Keeping Creative Connections Alive

A thriving creative community

ERL is bringing the library to you

Innovative artists keep creative connections alive

Belgrave Lantern Parade keeps community spirit aglow

Spreading joy in Mooroolbark

Apply for Community Grants

Creative Industries Report 2019

Not the Archies 2019

Healesville’s First Artists unite to produce fine art prints

Support for Creative Industries

Balit Bagurrk: Strong Women of the Yarra Ranges

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Acknowledgement of Country