Join a choir, become a pro skater and enhance your digital literacy thanks to the many community programs that bring people together in the City of Melbourne.
There are so many ways to engage in your neighbourhood, from the historic stockyards of Kensington to the glistening heart of the CBD and everywhere in between.
Here are just a few of them:
Sing a song in East Melbourne
Join an inclusive community choir coordinated by the East Melbourne Neighbour Network. The supportive network promotes wellbeing and connection through activities, morning teas and talks.
Get creative in South Yarra
Unleash your kids’ creativity at St Martin’s Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra. Over more than 40 years, this beloved haven has connected young artists with industry professionals to produce amazing work.
Head to the half-pipe in the Alexandra Gardens
Learn to skate in a safe and inclusive environment with a dedicated program for women and girls. Riverslide Skate Park is owned by the City of Melbourne and run by passionate people from YMCA.
Study at River Nile School in North Melbourne
Women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds are invited to learn at River Nile School in North Melbourne. The school provides free English and digital literacy classes amid a supportive community.
Chat to a tech-whiz in your suburb
Local residents have been enjoying digital literacy workshops provided by Housing Choices Australia. This helps people access critical services like banking and telehealth.
How to keep in touch with your neighbourhood
The City of Melbourne is a dynamic place made up of unique neighbourhoods – Carlton, Parkville, East Melbourne, West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Kensington, Docklands, South Yarra, Southbank and the CBD.
Each neighbourhood has its own needs, services and priorities, and we’re focused on listening to community voices to help us make every area of the municipality the best it can be.
Our new neighbourhood portals are your one-stop shop for information that shapes how you live, work, study and play. They showcase the priorities for each neighbourhood and provide updates on work underway.
Check out the new community noticeboard to browse events and activities near you.
Seven passionate neighbourhood partners are also on hand to hear your feedback and ‘connect the dots’ between council, residents and businesses to empower local people, build community capacity and guide city projects.
