Tag: community
Touring Back2Bikes
Back2Bikes is a not-for-profit charity located at 525 Williamstown Road next to JL Murphy Reserve within Montague Ward. The organisation provides repairs, and recycling of bicycles, as well as training in maintenance and the gifting of bikes to vulnerable members of our community. This afternoon I was invited as the Ward Councillor to a tour…
Edwards Park: Onsite Meeting
This afternoon I was invited to the onsite meeting held for Edwards Park to discuss the relocation and upgrade of public toilet facilities. Council endorsed the public toilet upgrade at its meeting on 11 December 2024 and as part of item, I requested an onsite meeting for Council to better understand community concerns. As part…
Meeting the South Melbourne Market Committee
South Melbourne Market is governed by an Advisory Committee, comprised of two Councillors (myself and Cr Beti Jay of South Melbourne Ward) and three independent members. This afternoon, Beti and I met members of the South Melbourne Market Committee and administration. Today’s meeting provided an informal opportunity to get to know each other, with committee…
An informal tour of South Melbourne Market
Following our tour of the Port Phillip Men’s Shed, South Melbourne Ward Cr. Beti Jay and myself, as the Montague Ward Councillor undertook an informal tour of South Melbourne Market. Beti and I, as the relevant Ward Councillors are the two Council representatives on the South Melbourne Market Committee, responsible for overseeing the governance of…
Tour of Port Phillip Men’s Shed
This afternoon I joined South Melbourne Councillor Beti Jay, along with Albert Park Ward Councillor Rod Hardy and Alma Ward Councillor Justin Halliday to tour the Port Phillip Men’s Shed located in Dorcas Street South Melbourne. While known as a Men’s Shed, the facilities and membership are open to all genders, covering woodwork, metalwork and…
Launch of the 2024 Big Sculpture Trail
This afternoon I attended the launch of the Big Sculpture Trail Project at Linden New Art Gallery. The St Kilda trail includes 21 sculptures located across St Kilda, including at Linden New Art Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall and Acland Street Plaza, alongside many other locations. The exhibition which formally opened today will be available…
The 2024 Port Melbourne Artisan Market
The Artisan Market has returned to Bay Street and Port Melbourne and despite forecasts of inclement weather, the sun was shining down on Bay Street. Not only was Bay Street abuzz with street vendors offering everything from chocolates, sops, pet treats, food and distilled spirits, but retailers and cafes along the street also benefited. Bay…
Space2be Shopping Night
Space2be Social Design connects newly arrived migrants and refugees with local, community based designers with the aim of developing relationships, skills while fostering business and creative skils. I joined Cr Libby Buckingham (Balaclava Ward) and Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) to space2be’s festive shopping night, showcasing the artwork, clothing and other designs created by the…
Port Phillip Community Group: Alma Road Chatty Cafe
The Port Phillip Community Group provides a range of social and community services, including emergency relief and programs that strengthen community inclusion, across the entirety of Port Phillip. This morning, alongside Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward), I was invited to Alma Road Community House to meet several staff and volunteers of the Port Phillip Community…
Port Phillip Neighbourhood Policing Forum – December 2024
The Neighbourhood Policing Forum is a Victoria Police initiative, whereby Victoria Police explore crime statistics and respond to public questions. Tonight’s forum was held at the Sandridge Events Centre on the grounds of the Port Melbourne Football Club. Victoria Police openly listened to the community’s experiences with crime, with strong attendance by residents across the…
