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Our Mayor’s monthly message
Please note this recording was made pre-circuit breaker restrictions.
On 2 June 2021 State Government announced an extension of the circuit breaker lockdown restrictions, which includes only five reasons to leave home. Please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for detailed information on the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2021 – book now!
The popular festival returns from Thursday 17-Saturday 26 June with a program of high quality events. Get ready for authors talks, panel discussions, interviews, workshops, performance and storytelling events and more!
National Volunteer Week was a chance to stop and thank the hundreds of people who make time in their busy lives to give back to the community through our volunteer program. Our 365 volunteers reflect Brimbank’s diversity, between them speaking 51 languages and coming from 45 different countries. We are so grateful for their ongoing commitment to our community. Read more.
Do you or someone you care for need support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Community Connector Program can help connect you with different types of support, including:
Practical help such as running errands, food relief, grocery shopping, or help setting up video chats
Emotional support such as regular chats with a like-minded local, welfare checks, financial assistance
Social activities such as linking in to online groups, Library and Neighbourhood House programs, social groups and activities.
Have your say about Council projects and activities important to you by visiting our Your Say Brimbank website.
We have already been successful in receiving $100 million towards improvements for Calder Freeway. The Federal Government had committed $50 million, and the State Government recently committed a matching $50 million. This is a welcome first step. Find out what works the campaign calls for at https://yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/fixthecalder
This month we speak to Brimbank Councillor Sam David JP.
As long-time resident of Brimbank, former Councillor and Mayor, and active member of several community groups, Cr David is committed to developing Brimbank into an even more welcoming and supportive place for everyone. Read more.
SERVICE IN FOCUS - Community Engagement
Council engages with the community on matters, issues and activities that may impact on them. This helps us to make informed decisions on projects that can create a better Brimbank. Read more.
Do you need some help with your CV/resume and cover letter?
If you need a second set of eyes to look over your CV or resume before you send it to a potential employer, then check out ‘Studiosity’ at Brimbank Libraries. Read more.
Council’s Customer Service Centres at Keilor, Sunshine and Watergardens are temporarily closed to the public.
This is a precautionary measure as part of the response to slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ensure the health and wellbeing of our community.
Helping our residents is important to us, and we have many ways to contact Council.
Please call 9249 4000 between the hours of 8.45am and 5pm Monday to Friday, email us at info@brimbank.vic.gov.au, use Brimbank Chat on our website or if you have something to report you can use our online Report It tool at brimbank.vic.gov.au/report-it.
