Category: Community Groups
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End of Year event: Port Melbourne Historical and Perseveration Society
Following the plaque exchange ceremony, I visited the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society at their end of year event at the Cricketers Arms. The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society maintains historical records at Port Melbourne Town Hall, documenting the history of Port Melbourne and key events. The Society meets on the fourth Tuesday…
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30th Anniversary of the Jewish Museum of Australia
The Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica located on Alma Road celebrated its 30th anniversary, expanding from a vision intro a thriving museum and cultural space. The Museum proudly opens its doors to schools and community groups, fostering interfaith dialogue, raising awareness, and celebrating diversity, values that Council staff have had the privilege…
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Plaque Exchange Ceremony
Station Pier in Port Melbourne is an operational cruise ship port, with cruise ship season operating between October and May each year. Plaque exchange ceremonies commemorate a ship entering a visiting port and I was invited as Mayor of City of Port Phillip to exchange plaques with Silversea Cruises. The event coincided with a range…
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Opening EnviroFest 2025
Today I opened EnviroFest 2025 held in the redeveloped EcoCentre. a solar-powered, energy-positive community hub, which houses Australia’s first Citizen Science Lab. EnviroFest features a range of sustainability events, building on the EcoCentre’s strong engagement over 12,500 people last year, including school sustainability leaders and citizen science projects tackling stormwater pollution. The EcoCentre’s positive contribution…
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St Vincent Gardens Playground Opening
This afternoon I had the pleasure of opening the upgraded playground at St Vincent Gardens, the playground features modern play equipment while retaining the character of the gardens. The new playground reflects the renewal of play facilities across the City of Port Phillip.
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Southport Community Housing Group: 2025 AGM
This evening I joined Cr Justin Halliday in attending the Southport Community Housing Group AGM for 2025. Tonight’s AGM provided an update on the community housing group, as well as reflection from previous board members who discussed the evolution of the organisation and its focus on providing affordable community housing.
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Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group 2025 AGM
This evening I joined Cr Justin Halliday in attending the Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group (BUG) Annual General Meeting for 2025. The Bicycle Users Group hosts regular cycling rides and supports advocacy for increased sustainable transport. The group is particularly focused on areas like Fishermans Bend which require significant investment in sustainable transport to achieve…
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Receiving the Victorian Interfaith Message Stick
Following FBIdeas I joined the Victorian Interfaith Network at the Broadmeadows Town Hall where I received the Victorian Interfaith message stick and confirmation that the City of Port Phillip will be the 2026 host of the Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference. Thank you Cr Libby Buckingham, City of Port Phillip and Serge Thomann for championing the…
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FBIdeas Circular Design Collective Community Event
FBIdeas is an innovation generator located in Fishermans Bend which a focus on new business ideas and environmental sustainability. This afternoon I joined a community event hosted by the FBIdeas Circular Design Collective, where many startups were ablet o showcase innovation and the circular economy in action. Today’s event is a great example of connecting…
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Remembrance Day: Port Melbourne
I joined Cr Heather Cunsolo for today’s Remembrance Day Service held at the Remembrance Garden in Port Melbourne. Fortunately, the weather stayed clear, with strong participation from the community remembering Australia’s contributions during conflict. Thank you to the local community. RSL and Port Melbourne Lifesaving club are organising today’s services.