City of Greater Dandenong

16/07/2026

We're looking for people to join our Positive Ageing Advisory Committee. 🌟

This committee gives advice on policies, strategies and services that help older people in our community stay included, connected and supported.

👉 Members can be community members or professionals with an interest in positive ageing
👉 Meetings are every two months
👉 This is a voluntary role

For more information and to complete an expression of interest, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/positive-ageing-eoi

Applications close 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026.

15/07/2026

Take away coffee cups don’t go in your recycling bin.⁠
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Most take away coffee cups have a thin plastic lining. This makes them difficult to recycle through standard kerbside recycling.⁠
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☕ What you can do instead:⁠
Put used cups in your red (general waste) bin or drop them off at a participating 7‑Eleven through the Simply Cups recycling program.⁠
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🌱 Even better:⁠
Bring your own reusable cup when you can. It’s a simple way to reduce waste.⁠
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👉 Learn more about Simply Cups here, simplycups.com.au/

14/07/2026

Applications are now open for Medium Grants Round 2 🎉

If you’re a community group, organisation or artist with a great idea, now’s the time to apply.

Applications close Tuesday 11 August.

For more information and to apply, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/medium-grants-program

13/07/2026

Have you voted yet? 🌳🛝

We have six parks in the running to be funded as part of the Pick My Park program.

📍 Frederick Wachter Reserve
📍 Greaves Reserve Dog Off Leash Park
📍 Greaves Reserve Stage 3
📍 Currajong Reserve
📍 Bakers Road Reserve
📍 Rowley Allan Reserve

Voting closes 3 August 2026.

Vote for your top three here, engage.vic.gov.au/pick-my-park-vote-southern

10/07/2026

Give your favourite clothes a new lease on life! 👕♻️

Got a much-loved t-shirt with a stain, or a pair of jeans that's seen better days? Don't throw them away, transform them!

Join us for Sustainability Sessions: Pimp My Tee and learn creative upcycling techniques including slashing, braiding and patch-making to personalise and refresh your clothing. It's a fun, hands-on way to reduce textile waste and give old favourites a brand-new look.

While you're there, make a day of it and visit the Springvale Community Clothes Swap and Urban Harvest, running from 1–3pm. Bring along good-quality clothing to swap, pick up some fresh produce and connect with others in the community.

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday 11 July, 2pm - 4pm
📍Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

Register here, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/sustainability-sessions-pimp-my-tee

09/07/2026

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) are holding a Winter Food Drive tomorrow in Dandenong.

If you're in the position to donate, your donations will help refugees and people seeking asylum access the basic things they need to get by.

📅 Saturday 11 July, 10am - 2pm
📍 ASRC, Oldham Lane, Dandenong

Learn more and view a list of the most needed items here, asrc.org.au/winter-food-drive/

09/07/2026

Don't miss out! The Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Community Open Day is on this Saturday.

Connect with Greater Dandenong’s history through activities, storytelling, exhibitions and garden experiences.

This open day taps into the Extraordinary Stories: Collection Highlights exhibition, exploring the stories behind people, places and events from the Greater Dandenong Civic and Cultural Heritage Collection.

📅 Saturday 11 July, 10am-2pm
📍 Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong

Learn more and register here, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/events/heritage-hill-community-open-day

09/07/2026

Looking to get active in a supportive, low-pressure environment?

Join Lite Pace Fitness at Keysborough Bowls Club – a gentle exercise program designed for beginners, older adults or anyone looking to ease back into physical activity.

📅 Every Monday in July, 11am-12pm
📍 Keysborough Bowls Club, 356 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

For more information and to register visit, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/lite-pace-fitness-program

07/07/2026

The eSafety Commissioner has a number of free webinars for parents and carers throughout Term 3.

These webinars will give you the knowledge, skills and tools to support your children to have safer online experiences.

Register for a webinar here, esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

06/07/2026

Funding opportunities are coming soon! 🎉

Medium Grants Round 2 opens Tuesday 14 July, offering support for community projects, programs or events.

For more information and to register for an information session, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/medium-grants-program

04/07/2026

Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week (5 - 12 July). This week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly,” recognises the strength, resilience and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while honouring those who have paved the way and inspiring future generations.

There are a number of NAIDOC Week events happening in Melbourne. You can find an event near you on the NAIDOC website, naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

03/07/2026

Looking for a fun and free activity for the kids in Dandenong?

Discover Where Wings Meet, a colourful community mural that celebrates connection, belonging and diversity in the heart of Dandenong.

More than just a mural, this community-created artwork now features interactive signage that invites children and families to explore, learn and engage with the stories hidden within the artwork.

Can you spot:

🔍 The gum leaves that represent welcome and connection to Country
🔍 The Golden Wattle, Australia's national floral emblem
🔍 The Great Egret and Blue Fairy-wren, which symbolise the many different people who call Dandenong home

Explore the mural at the pocket park located at 272 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.

03/07/2026

There's still time to have your say on our draft Disability Action Plan. 📣

This plan helps us:

👉 Support people with disability to participate in everyday life
👉 Improve access to services and facilities
👉 Create a more inclusive and welcoming community

Have your say on our website.

Seeking feedback from the community on updates to the Disability Action Plan 2026-30

02/07/2026

Big things are taking shape at Oasis Aquatics and Wellbeing 👀

11 huge timber beams have been installed as part of the centre’s main structure.

At 35 metres long, these impressive beams stretch across the main pool hall, adding both sustainability and serious wow factor.

Check out our video of the site transforming. Visit our website for more information, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/Oasis

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Plastic Free July is here! ♻️

Small changes make a big difference. Try swapping single-use plastics for reusable options.

Visit our website for ideas on what you can swap this month.

Plastic Free July is about making small changes that create a big impact, like refusing single use plastic items we use every day.

30/06/2026

Introducing our Junior Mayor 🎉

Congratulations to Fariha for being elected by our Children's Advisory Group as Junior Mayor for 2026.

Junior Mayor Fariha is passionate about young people being heard, and is looking forward to bringing new ideas, creativity and a fresh perspective to Council.

We would also like to congratulate Omar for being appointed as Deputy Junior Mayor.

Well done Fariha and Omar. We can’t wait to see all the great things you both achieve this year. 👏

Read more about the Junior Mayor on our website, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/contact-us/news-and-media/greater-dandenongs-young-leaders-step-junior-mayor-and-deputy-junior

26/06/2026

Looking back on Springvale Winter Fest 🎉🧣

What a day! Thank you to everyone who rugged up and helped turn a chilly winter day into something fun and lively.

A huge thank you to our sponsors and supporters Community Bank Dingley Village, Auscrown, Century 21 and Oriental Merchant.

For more events happening in Greater Dandenong, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/events

24/06/2026

Game day at Harmony Square! ⚽👏

The Australia v Paraguay FIFA World Cup match will be played live on the big screen in Harmony Square, Dandenong this Friday at 12pm.

Bring your lunch and scarfs and join us in cheering on the Socceroos! 🟢🟡

24/06/2026

We’re proud to share some wonderful news! 🎊

This week at the National Local Government Awards in Canberra, Mayor Sophie Tan accepted our national award for Addressing Violence Against Women and Children.

We were recognised for our Walk Against Family Violence. Each year more than 1,000 people come together for the walk, and thousands more are reached through our posters, videos, social media and local newspaper.

Thank you to those who joined us and supported our stand in addressing violence against women and children, including our partners Respect Victoria, Safe and Equal, Women's Health in the South East, The Orange Door, Interfaith Network, Wayss, Wellsprings for Women Inc. and Victoria Police.

We look forward to walking with you again this year. 💛

23/06/2026

Not sure what goes in which bin? Good news! There’s an easy way to take the guesswork out of recycling.

With the Recycle Mate app, you can quickly check how to dispose of everyday items. Simply snap a photo or type in the item, and the app will tell you what to do.

Whether it’s a takeaway container, batteries or an old mobile phone, Recycle Mate helps you get it right every time. ✅

The free Recycle Mate app is available on iOS and Android.
👉 You can also use Recycle Mate on our website, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/which-bin

22/06/2026

Springvale Winter Fest in 60 seconds 🎉✨

The festival once again brought our community together in the best way. We’ll see you again next year!

22/06/2026

Vote for our parks! 🌳🛝

Voting is now open for the Pick My Park program. Projects with the most votes in each region will be funded, and we have six parks in the running.

📍 Frederick Wachter Reserve
📍 Greaves Reserve Dog Park
📍 Greaves Reserve
📍 Currajong Reserve
📍 Bakers Road Reserve
📍 Rowley Allan Reserve

Voting is open now until 3 August 2026.

Vote here,

Vote now for your favourite park projects in Melbourne's Southern Region - Kingston, Frankston, Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula.

20/06/2026

Today's the day! Springvale Winter Fest is on today from 11am - 6pm at Buckingham Avenue, Springvale. 🎉☃️

🚶 Getting there: Parking is limited, so consider walking or catching public transport where possible. If you are driving, make sure to follow all parking signage.

🐾 Bringing your pet? Pets are welcome on a leash but expect crowds and noise.

🗺️ Looking for more information? Visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/winterfest

We'll see you there 👋

19/06/2026

Tomorrow is World Refugee Day. It's a time honour the strength, resilience and contributions of people who have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety.

Greater Dandenong is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse communities, and that diversity is our strength.

Many of our residents have lived experience as refugees and have helped shape our city into the vibrant, welcoming place it is today.

Tomorrow, and every day, we stand together as a community, celebrating the strength and contributions of refugees who call Greater Dandenong home.