Yarra City Council

Phu Nguyen’s dedication to making sports accessible for young people has transformed the Yarra community - that’s why he’s our 2024 Young Citizen of the Year! 👏 Phu leads the Future in Youth sports programs in Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Richmond, providing free, inclusive sports activities for school-aged children in local housing estates. As a mentor, Phu inspires young participants to pursue their passions, strengthening both Future in Youth programs and the broader Yarra community. Congratulations Phu and a massive thank you for the work you’re doing to make sports more accessible for everyone in Yarra. Read Phu’s story: https://lnkd.in/gjKWUqqB

Congrats to our 2025 Annual Grants recipients! 👏 This year we’ve awarded $1.15 million for 123 local projects and initiatives spanning housing, community development, youth programs, arts, sustainability, sport and much more. Read more about this year’s recipients: https://lnkd.in/gnundBYp 📷: Merri Creek Planting Day, Annual Grants recipents

Congratulations to our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Elena Suares! 🏆👏 Drawing on her background as a law student, Elena has become a key figure in the movement to save public housing in Victoria. In late 2023, Elena started a parliamentary petition calling on the government to stop the wholesale destruction and privatisation of public housing, amassing 2000 signatures and triggering a parliamentary debate. Elena uses her voice, intelligence and knowledge to fight for better outcomes for her community. Congratulations Elena and thank you for the positive impact you’ve had in Yarra and beyond! Read Elena’s story: https://bit.ly/3BuGoQs #YarraCommunityAwards

A big congratulations to our 2024 Yarra Community Awards winners! 🎉 From making sports more accessible for young people to caring for elderly community members and fostering cultural expression and connection - this year’s awards recognise the quiet achievers and everyday heroes making a difference in Yarra. This year’s winners are: ⭐ Citizen of the Year: Elena Suares ⭐ Young Citizen of the Year: Phu Nguyen ⭐ Community Initiative of the Year: Show You Have a Loving Heart ⭐ Contribution to Arts and Culture: Olivia Wang – Cross Encounters ⭐ Contribution to Sport: Kel Bryant OAM – Collingwood Youth Boxing Club ⭐ Contribution to Sustainability: Regeneration Projects – Working towards a swimmable Birrarung/Yarra River by 2030 ⭐ Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion: Operation Stitches Visit our website to learn more about the winners: https://lnkd.in/gmzT5-Tb

We’ve received $2.25 million to improve Yambla Pavilion in Clifton Hill! ⚽🙌 This funding is part of the Federal Government's Thriving Suburbs program and will be used alongside a Victorian Government grant of $500,000 to deliver: ⚽ more player changerooms ⚽ referee and first aid facilities ⚽ sustainability and efficiency improvements for the building ⚽ a viewing deck to the soccer field ⚽ canteen-kitchen and other public amenities. Thanks to the Federal Government for their valuable contribution, and thanks to the clubs and their supporters who have been lobbying for this project to happen. Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gTiDqy_K

We’ve received a $2.9 million dollar grant to upgrade Collingwood Leisure Centre from gas to electricity! 🏊♀️⚡ This grant is part of the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs program and will help us reduce emissions by around 400 tonnes per year. Thank you to the Federal Government for the support, and to everyone in Yarra joining the call for greater climate action.

This weekend, we unveiled a permanent tribute to award-winning Australian music legends Uncle Archie Roach AC AM and Aunty Ruby Hunter at Atherton Gardens in Fitzroy. 🖤💛❤️ Uncle Archie and Aunty Ruby were revered musicians and truth-tellers, and as Stolen Generation survivors, shared their experiences through captivating music and powerful songwriting. We’re honoured to have worked with Uncle Archie and Aunty Ruby’s family, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Archie Roach Foundation on this new public artwork - created by local artist Darien Pullen, Melbourne-based architect Jefa Greenaway (Wailwan/Kamilaroi) and acclaimed landscape architect Paul Herzich (Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri). The project was also funded and supported by the Victorian Government. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gJdS7cat

Do you want to switch your business to 100% renewable energy? 💡 Join our free webinar to find out how the Business Renewables Buying Group can help you: ✅ Benefit from collective buying power ✅ Reduce emissions and deliver on your strategic goals ✅ Streamline procurement processes This is for businesses that qualify for the large electricity market (consuming over 500MWh per annum of electricity or around $100,000 per annum). 📅 Monday 9 December 2pm to 3pm Online Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gqazKyRy For more information or to submit an EOI: https://lnkd.in/gqvT2k6H

Great news! There’s more time to have your say on our Council Plan. ✍💬 This plan informs all our work, decision making and strategic direction over the next 4 years. We’ve received a high level of interest from the community - thank you to everyone who has already shared their feedback! We’re now extending the consultation period for 2 weeks to give more people the opportunity to have their say. Don't miss your chance to be part of shaping Yarra’s future. Have your say by 9am on Monday 16 December: https://lnkd.in/gTjYVDG4

Our website has a fresh new look! 💻 We’ve made these updates to: 💻 Make it easier to find and complete common online tasks 💻 Improve accessibility and make our website easier to read 💻 Allow for continuous improvement and meeting our community's expectations We’re always looking for ways to improve our customer service and our new website is just the start of transforming our digital services. Visit our new website: https://lnkd.in/g7qdVr77