Have your say on Brimbank’s draft budget and action plan
You’re invited to have your say about what you would like to see Brimbank’s annual budget spent on in 2024-2025 and plans for future projects and services. It includes key initiatives that respond to community priorities, strengthen community connections, support health and wellbeing, and contribute to the overall liveability of our city. Our draft Council […]
Have your say on the draft Arts and Culture Strategy
You’re invited to have your say on Council’s draft Arts and Culture Strategy, which outlines how we will support cultural development over the next four years. Mayor of Brimbank, Cr Ranka Rasic said: “Our vision is for a vibrant, inclusive and thriving arts and culture ecosystem that enriches the lives of community members and contributes […]
Cultural Diversity Week 2024
Cultural Diversity Week (18-24 March) is Victoria’s largest multicultural celebration held annually to coincide with the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, also called Harmony Day in Australia, on 21 March. This year’s theme is ‘Our Shared Stories – Celebrating Together’ which goes beyond individual narratives and encourages us to recognise and […]
International Women’s Day celebrations
Investing in Women in Brimbank International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and is celebrated globally on 8 March. The United Nations (UN) theme for IWD 2024 is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. This year we have an early gathering for International […]
All-year quick and responsive community grants now open for applications
A new year-round Brimbank Quick Response Grants Program is now open for applications from not-for-profit organisations, community groups and organisations. The new program offers two types of grants: Establishment Grants – up to $1,500 Responsive Grants – up to $2,000 The grants are designed to help: deliver projects that improve community health and wellbeing support […]
Have your say now on our draft 2024-2026 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Brimbank Council is seeking public feedback on the draft 2024-2026 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to foster greater unity and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider Brimbank community. Council remains committed to ensuring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are celebrated throughout our city. “Brimbank […]
Operation Sandon
An Opinion piece by Councillor Bruce Lancashire, Mayor of the City of Brimbank As a qualified town planner and civil engineer, and current Mayor of the City of Brimbank, I’ve been watching with great interest discussions coming out of IBAC’s Operation Sandon Report into corrupt conduct involving councillors and property developers in the City of […]
Brimbank is home to a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre
A new community-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre called ‘Cooinda’ was officially opened in the City of Brimbank this week. Council has joined with Cooinda Community Group to provide a culturally safe and welcoming space that offers programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Brimbank. “We are delighted to have a place where […]
Stay cool and responsible – get your cat spayed or neutered
By popular demand, Brimbank’s cat desexing offer is back. Council is working with Westside Community Desexing to again offer a discounted price on cat desexing options for a limited time. The program is available to Brimbank residents only, with a maximum of two per household. Special offer: Brimbank residents will pay $99.00 and for concession […]
Celebrate NAIDOC Week in Brimbank
An official flag raising ceremony, an art exhibition, workshops and games are among the highlights of NAIDOC Week in Brimbank from 2-9 July 2023. NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘For Our Elders’ recognises the important role and prominent place our […]
