VICSWIM 2024 is in full swing at Sunshine Leisure Centre
Australia is a water loving nation! However being a water loving nation isn’t without its risks. Victorian drowning rates have increased over recent years. That’s why every Summer since 1976, Aquatics Recreation Victoria have delivered their VICSWIM program. VICSWIM is a three-week swimming program that runs statewide during the first three weeks of January, with […]
Grants allocated to strengthen community connections
Brimbank Council has allocated more than $536,000 to not-for-profit community groups and organisations under the Brimbank Community Grants Program 2023-2024. The grants will help to deliver local projects, events and programs that improve health and wellbeing, sustainable living and community connections. Of the 181 grant applications received, 133 applications were successful for funding, as follows: […]
Clean Up Australia Day 2024 – register today!
Get your friends, family, neighbours and local community group together to make an impact that improves your environment. There is no registration fee to participate in Clean up Australia Day. In fact, you will receive a free Clean Up kit that contains bags, gloves and everything you need to create a safe, fun and effective […]
Register your school’s interest for the 2024 Climate Oasis in Schools Program now
Many schools within Brimbank can be uncomfortable places to be in on hot days. They are dominated by heat-absorbing surfaces like concrete and brick walls. Increasing the amount of vegetation on school campuses is a simple way to provide cooling and improve the mental and physical health of the school community. Last year, almost 60 […]
Christmas and New Year opening and closing hours
There may be some closures, restricted hours or changes to Brimbank Council services during the Christmas and New Year period. See below for details for our customer service centres, waste collection, leisure facilities and libraries. Customer service (Keilor, Sunshine and call centre) Monday 25 December (Christmas Day) – CLOSED Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day) – […]
International Volunteer Day highlights Brimbank’s unsung heroes
International Volunteer Day is celebrated on Tuesday 5 December and is an opportunity to highlight the important role volunteers play in Brimbank across a range of areas. They are the unsung heroes sacrificing their time and utilising their skills to make our city a better place. This year’s theme is If Everyone Did, which centres […]
Brimbank Council working to address young people vaping
Brimbank Council is working hard to tackle the accessibility of young people to e-cigarettes, also known as ‘vapes’. This follows a report released by the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) which found that stores selling e-cigarettes were in close proximity to places frequented by young people, such as schools and leisure centres. Consumers must be […]
Brimbank’s first LGBTQIA+ Action Plan adopted
Brimbank Council has adopted its first LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2024-2028 to help create a safe and inclusive community that values all people and the diversity they bring through their sexualities, genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures and abilities. Council’s plan has been developed to align with the Pride in our future: Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ Strategy 2022-2032. This outlines […]
Cat vaccines shortage prompts change to trapping service
Brimbank Council has made changes to its cat trapping services due to a critical, nationwide shortage of vaccines. Until further notice, Council has suspended its cat trapping services in order to reduce the number of cats being sent to animal shelters and the need for vaccinations to place them into new homes. The mandatory vaccines […]
Enjoy Op Shop Piano Concert Series in November
Multi-award-winning composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ania Reynolds will perform a series of piano concerts at the Salvation Army store in Derrimut every Saturday in November from 1-4pm. Experience the magic of live music in a unique setting while discovering hidden treasures at your local op shop. The op shop concert series, called Allegro Non Opo, […]
