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Council updates, Events, Family, Reconciliation
Celebrating NAIDOC week in Moonee Valley
NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their contributions to our Nation and the continuation of the oldest living culture on Earth. There’s plenty of free cultural activities and workshops happening in the Valley for you to join in on. Come along for…
Family, Sustainability and environment
How to lower your energy bills this winter
With the colder weather, and rising energy prices, heating your home can be a big expense. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your home warm and some places you can go for help if you are struggling to pay your energy bill. Need financial help with energy bills? Here are some great avenues…
My Aged Care pop-ups extended!
Support to register for My Aged Care extended to 15 June! Do you need support to register with My Aged Care? Meet Moonee Valley Council’s friendly Aged Care Navigation Officer at regular pop-up sessions at Moonee Valley libraries until Thursday 15 June 2023. What is My Aged Care? My Aged Care is your starting…
Council updates, Events, Family, Parks and open spaces, Sustainability and environment, Valley Youth
National Tree Day 2023 – Planting Event
Join us for Australia’s largest community tree planting day! Come along to Rose Hill Park to enjoy the fun and chance to get active outdoors in nature.
Council updates, Events, Family, Parks and open spaces, Valley Youth
Free workshops to boost kids’ cycling skills
Does your child love to ride but need a few tips on getting the best out of their bike? Join us for a free school holiday workshop.
Council updates, Events, Family
Summer in the Valley is back for 2023
The Summer in the Valley festivities are returning for 2023! Bring on the good vibes, warm weather and local merriments as we welcome another summer of memorable moments in our community. Whether you consider yourself a bit of a foodie, muso, or art enthusiast, there’s something for the whole family to get involved in with…
Starting school? Try walking, cycling or scooting instead of driving
It’s a new year and that means many children have finished kindergarten and are about to start primary school. This exciting transition brings lots of new things for families to consider, such as uniforms, lunch boxes and how to get to school. Be cool and walk, cycle or scoot to school There are many…
Petiquette: Keeping our parks and your pooch safe
How to keep your pet safe and happy these holidays
FestAble 2022 – event highlights
We were thrilled to welcome back Moonee Valley’s annual event for people of all abilities, FestAble, to the Crown Street Stables and Coronet Park on Sunday 27 November. From face painting to ‘Sensitive Santa’, from silent disco to Chinese Lion puppetry, plus netball, football, music, dancing, art, panel discussions, conversations, a smoking ceremony and smiles…
Essendon Interim Kindergarten Building Installed
The Essendon interim Kindergarten facility is in place! The two-room modular building was installed on Thursday 27 October 2022 on the Essendon Keilor College site in McCracken Street, Essendon. Remaining onsite works will take place over the next eight weeks and final landscaping will continue over the summer. The interim kindergarten caters to the needs…