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MEDIA RELEASE : Buruli Ulcer Alert
Mayor urges people to seek medical advice as cases emerge in Moonee Valley. Moonee Valley residents are being urged to seek medical advice for any non-healing skin sores or lesions, and to reduce their risk of mosquito bites, following an elevated alert of the Buruli ulcer in six suburbs within Moonee Valley and neighbouring council…
Free training for your pooch
Is your fur baby in need of some discipline training? Learn the fundamental skills of dog ownership at this FREE training by Lost Dogs Home. It’s an easy way to teach your pooch the basics of petiquette. We’ve partnered with Lost Dogs Home to host a FREE dog training session for community members. This session…
Jive along to Youth Fest ’23
Watch Queens Park turn into a spectacular musical venue as we celebrate Youth Fest! Organised by young people in Moonee Valley, the Valley Youth team have organised a huge festival free for young people in the community. There are so many activities happening for your young one (or yourself!) to take part in and enjoy….
Roll into our bike workshops
Pull that bike out of the shed, and get rolling into our bike workshops and sessions! If you’re looking for ways yourself or a young one can get involved in physical activity, look no further than our bike workshops! Whether you’re an adult looking to rediscover the joy of bike riding, or a parent looking…
Give reusable nappies a go
Sick of spending money on disposable nappies? Want to be more eco-friendly? Why not give reusable nappies a go with FREE workshops with the Nappy Project. The Nappy Project offers free resources to make it easier for families to use reusable nappies, saving money and reducing waste. We’re offering FREE workshops to teach parents how…
Council updates, Events, Family, Reconciliation
Wurundjeri Week 2023 Cultural Event
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 Woiwurrung language word ‘wurun’ meaning the Manna Gum. This is common along ‘Birrarung’ (Yarra River), and ‘djeri‘, the grub which is found in or near the tree. Wurundjeri are…
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 news
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.