Council updates

The Victorian Government has launched a new online portal for parents and carers. The portal is intended to be a one-stop shop for families and includes resources on maternal and child health services, early childhood education, playgroups, kindergarten, and emergency services. The portal aims to provide parents with more resources for early childhood and beyond,…

Moonee Valley is excited to launch ‘Move on Mondays’, encouraging our youngest residents and their families to kick off every new week by walking, cycling or scooting to school.  Active travel to and from school benefits the whole community by reducing congestion, encouraging healthy habits, helps children connect with friends, family and their neighbourhood. Just…

A new plan for Victoria The Victorian Government released a new plan for Victoria on 28 February 2025.  It is the Victorian Government’s big-picture plan for the state’s future. The Plan has five pillars: housing for all Victorians, accessible jobs and services, great places, sustainable environments, and self-determination and caring for Country. To deliver the…

Moonee Valley resident Tess Karambelas describes swimming as one of the ways she can “feel free”. “The water holds your weight, holds you up. On land, I use mobility aids but I can walk a little bit when I’m in water,” says Tess, who lives with cerebral palsy. A dip in a heated pool also…

School holidays are in full swing and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors! With more kids out and about on their e-bikes, it’s important to make sure everyone stays safe while having fun. Cycling can be an exciting way to explore, but it’s also essential to be mindful of others…

Nature play is a wonderful way for children to connect with the outdoors, explore, and learn through hands-on experiences. Nature Play Week is an annual Australian initiative held from April 2-13 to help encourage children to experience rich sensory experiences and to imagine and learn in natural environments. Whether it’s creating mud pies, observing how…

Moonee Valley City Council invites the community to enter our Inclusive Moonee Valley Competition by responding to the question What does an inclusive Moonee Valley look like to you? We want to know how and where you feel included in our city, so we can learn from our success stories and share that knowledge with…