Keeping the community informed

Family

Two hands fastening a baby into a car seat

,

Get your child’s car restraint fitted for free

Is your child’s car restraint fitted correctly? Correctly fitted and used child restraints and booster seats play an important part in protecting children from serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Yet about 70% of child restraints aren’t installed correctly. It is the law for all children up to the age of…

Cloth nappy workshop in person

, ,

Cloth nappy workshops

Curious about cloth nappies? Join us for an interactive and informative workshop and learn all about the benefits of using cloth nappies for your little one. Our expert will guide you through the process of choosing, using and caring for cloth nappies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the…

A young child wearing a salmon coloured bucket hat holds a pair of tongs clutching at a strawberry in a kindergarten setting.

Early childhood courses now available in Moonee Valley

We’re thrilled to partner with Victoria University to host early childhood qualifications at Djerring Flemington Hub starting in February 2025.   Are you looking to gain skills and expertise to provide education for children in a range of environments? Through classroom learning and practical placements in Moonee Valley Kindergartens and Children’s Centres, (as part of…

A dark green tile decorated with festive iconography including candy canes, stars and gingerbread. There is white text that reads 'Christmas in Moonee Valley'

, ,

Celebrate Christmas in Moonee Valley 2024

Experience the joy of the festive season right here, in Moonee Valley! Get holly and jolly this Christmas in Moonee Valley with a range of events and activities happening around our city. However you choose to celebrate the festive season, there’s plenty of fun to be had in the Valley. From our libraries to local…

Montgomery park kindergarten

,

MEDIA RELEASE: $300k for Montgomery Park Kindergarten

Young families to benefit from a further $300,000 investment in brand-new kindergarten A $300,000 Victorian Government funding boost for a Moonee Valley kindergarten will give more local families access to world-class early years education facilities. The additional investment in Montgomery Park Kindergarten, on Hilda Street in Essendon, will provide brand-new furniture, equipment and other essential…

2024 IDPwD Social Media Tile Blue

,

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…

A watercolour inspired graphic of a meadow, with children playing.

,

What’s on this Children’s Week 2024

Discover our Children’s Week program for 2024 Children’s Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. Join us for a range of fun, interactive activities for children and families around Moonee Valley. There is something for everyone, indoors and outside, for children up to 8 years old alongside…

A scrapbook-style banner with text that reads 'Youth Fest '24' in bright yellow text. There are scrap photos of festival images and musicians, and sticker like stars decorating the border.

, , ,

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…

A graphic illustration of a rolling green valley, with people mingling in the park. A cityscape is pictured with clouds and an aeroplane. Text reads 'Moonee Valley in 2040 Shaping our Future'

, , , , , , , ,

Help us plan for the future as we review our MV2040 Strategy

We’re reviewing our MV2040 Strategy and we want you to come along for the journey. What do you think Moonee Valley should look like by the year 2040? We are dedicated to creating a fair, beautiful, green, thriving and connected city to meet the future needs of our community.    What is MV2040?  In 2018,…

A photo of the outside of a Moonee Valley kindergarten, showcasing greenery and the open playspace.

,

MEDIA RELEASE: Moonee Valley’s $20-million ‘kinder surprise’

The announcement of more than $20 million in Victorian Government funding for upgrades to five Moonee Valley kindergartens will see more than 500 new kinder places become available in the inner north-west municipality by 2028-29.  The Building Blocks Partnership, a joint venture between the Victorian Government and the City of Moonee Valley, was announced today…