Community

Guide to Melbourne for older people
Melbourne is a great place to age. Find ways to get social and improve your health and wellbeing with free or low-cost activities.

A pet lover’s guide to living in the City of Melbourne
Discover the city’s top dog breeds, how to help your pet live their best life, and pet ownership options for short-term residents.

Empowering women and girls through community sport
It’s been a huge year for women’s sport and we’re empowering more people to take to the field with new inclusive facilities.
Latest community stories

Building strong communities one child at a time
Caring for our city’s youngest residents is all in a day’s work for our longest-serving early childhood educator.

Why we love North Melbourne
Dynamic North Melbourne is brimming with creativity and community spirit.

Drive for Life program seeks mentors to help young people take the wheel
Become a Drive for Life mentor to help young people who don’t have access to a supervising driver or vehicle get their licence.

Why we love Kensington
Kensington is a uniquely charming suburb with a village-like feel and a strong sense of community, heritage character and many parks and green...

More than a meal: community groups create connection through food
The Vietnamese and Indochinese Elders Social Group comes together every fortnight to socialise, exercise and share a hearty meal.