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International Day of People with Disability
An IDPwD conversation – Community attitudes in Moonee Valley International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is an internationally-observed day which aims to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. This year’s theme for IDPwD is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. Join us for…
Remembrance Day 2024 Commemoration Ceremony
Join local members of parliament, representatives from various battalions and squadrons, as well as the Moonee Valley Brass Band as we commemorate the sacrifices and contributions made by our service men and women and their families.
National Carers Week 2024
National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend. About 15% of people in the City of Moonee Valley aged 15 years and over provide unpaid assistance to a person with disability, long term illness or older age….
Council updates, Events, Incinerator Gallery
Sam Petersen wins 2024 Incinerator Art Award
Sam Petersen wins 2024 Incinerator Art Award Sam Petersen (pictured, right) was named as the winner of the prestigious $10,000 Incinerator Art Award at Incinerator Gallery on Friday night. Petersen’s work, You Need Us (2023) (pictured in background) was selected from a pool of 266 entries received from emerging and established artists across Australia. In…
Happy 1st birthday to the Hub!
Join us in celebrating the Djerring Flemington Hub’s first birthday. It’s been a year since we launched the Djerring Flemington Hub, and what a 12 months it’s been! From festivals to events, workshops and programs, it’s been a joyous place of learning, laughter and fond times. To celebrate and reflect on this milestone, we’re inviting…
Business, Events, Incinerator Gallery, Reconciliation, Sustainability and environment, Valley news
Fund your next big idea with a Community Grant!
Turn your passion project into a reality as we open up our first round of our 2024-25 Community Grants program! Need funding to get your big idea off the ground? You’re in luck! Our first round of Community Grants for 2024-25 are now open for applications until 5pm 29 September 2024. Applicants are encouraged to…
Moonee Valley Seniors Festival 2024
Get ready to celebrate ageing well at this year’s Seniors Festival at The Clocktower Centre! Victorian Seniors Festival is an annual month-long celebration of events and activities across the state designed to bring seniors together to enjoy themselves, learn new skills and make new friends. This year’s theme is Explore Engage Evolve, The theme encourages…
Council updates, Events, Family, Valley news
Jam at Youth Fest ’24
Watch Queens Park turn into a spectacular musical venue as we celebrate Youth Fest! Organised by young people in Moonee Valley, Youth Fest is a huge free music festival for young people in the community. There are so many activities happening for teens and young adults (aged 12-25) to take part in and enjoy. Set…
Council updates, Events, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2024
Wurundjeri Week is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the Traditional Owners of greater Melbourne, including Moonee Valley. The Wurundjeri People take their name from the Woi-wurrung language word wurun meaning the manna gum, which is found along Birrarung (Yarra River), and djeri, the grub found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are the ‘Witchetty…
Council updates, Events, Sustainability and environment
Community planting day – Sunday, 28 July
Join us for our biggest planting event of the year in celebration of National Tree Day! The Maribyrnong River is Moonee Valley’s key wildlife corridor. By planting native seedlings along the embankments, residents can help keep our river and the wildlife habitat healthy and thriving. There will be lots of seedlings to plant, fun for…