City of Greater Dandenong

07/05/2026

The eSafety Commissioner has a number of free webinars for parents and carers throughout Term 2.

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

This term’s topics include:

👉 Navigating Screen Time: tools for today’s families
👉 How AI is influencing new online risks for children and young people
👉 The trust trap: navigating friendships, pressure and manipulation online

Learn more and register, esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

06/05/2026

During the April school holidays, our Local Laws and Library teams joined forces with the RSPCA to deliver a dog safety workshop. 🐾

The session aligned perfectly with our new Domestic Animal Management Plan, helping promote responsible pet ownership and raise awareness about dog safety.

It was wonderful to see kids, families and community members coming together to learn practical tips to keep both people and pets safe and happy. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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

05/05/2026

Are you a small business owner? In partnership with Business Victoria, we're holding a free Taking Your Business Online workshop.

This workshop will help you:

👉 Understand key digital tools, online markets and risks
👉 Use practical online strategies to stay competitive
👉 Identify the hardware and software your business needs
👉 Build or improve a simple, effective website
👉 Protect your business from common digital threats

📅 Tuesday 19 May, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
📍 Keysborough Community Hub

Learn more and register on our website, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/taking-your-business-online-workshop-0

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05/05/2026

In partnership with Welcoming Australia, we are running a workshop exploring how coaches, clubs, groups and sporting environments can better respond to barriers faced by women and girls.

We want to create conditions where all females feel confident, capable and motivated be involved in sport, well into the future.

This workshop is free and open to sports clubs or groups, teachers, gym staff, community leaders currently running programs or looking to run female inclusive programs in line with our Fair Access Policy commitment.

For more information and to RSVP, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/updates-and-resources-sporting-clubs

05/05/2026

🌈 Our LGBTIQA+ Action Plan will guide how we listen, learn and work alongside our community.

We want to hear from you. Take the survey and share your experiences, priorities and aspirations to help build a more inclusive Greater Dandenong.

Help shape Greater Dandenong City Council’s draft LGBTIQA+ Action Plan. Share what matters most so the final plan reflects lived experience and key priorities.

02/05/2026

Today marks the start of International Compost Awareness Week. This year’s message is simple: Feed the soil that feeds us.

When food scraps are thrown into landfill, they break down and release methane, a strong greenhouse gas. But when those same scraps are composted, they turn into healthy food for the soil instead.

✅ Composting can cut household waste by up to 30%
✅ Compost makes soil healthier and helps it hold more water
✅ Compost helps plants grow stronger and healthier
✅ Compost keeps food waste out of landfill

No backyard? No compost bin? No problem.

If you don’t have space to compost at home, you can use your Food and Garden Organics (green‑lid) bin. Your food and garden scraps are collected and turned into compost for farms, parks and gardens.

Learn more about International Compost Awareness Week here, https://compostfoundation.org/icaw-home/

30/04/2026

Did you miss our recent Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day?

If you’ve got old furniture, mattresses or bulky items like a fridge or washing machine you no longer need, you can still clear them out with your free hard waste collection.

Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Every household is entitled to one free hard waste collection each financial year
✅ You can put out up to 3 cubic metres (that’s 3m x 1m x 1m)
✅ It’s a great way to safely and responsibly get rid of bulky items

Book here, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/keep-it-clean

30/04/2026

Looking for a fun, safe way to get moving on a Monday night? Join us for Laps Under Lights at Ross Reserve! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️💡

Walk with us around the precinct or jump into a fun group fitness session with South East Leisure. After, swing by our local sporting club’s canteen and enjoy a free warm drink. ☕️

📅 Every Monday in May, 6.30pm-7.30pm⁠
📍 Ross Reserve Athletics Track, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park⁠

For more information and to register, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/laps-under-lights

28/04/2026

The Victorian Government are asking for your experiences to help make our healthcare system fairer and more inclusive for multicultural communities.

The survey is available in 14 languages and can be completed by you or someone you trust.

Take the survey here, engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-multicultural-health-survey

28/04/2026

Lifeblood is coming to Dandenong from 4 – 8 May.

The big red bus will be located at St Mary's Community Centre, 26 New Street, Dandenong.

If you're able to roll up your sleeves and give blood, make a booking on the Lifeblood website or call 13 14 95.

👉 lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre/vic/dandenong-pop-up-donor-centre

27/04/2026

Our Laps and Lattes Sunset Series is officially underway!

Whether you’re chasing extra steps, walking the dog or just wanting a relaxed end to your day, our weekly walk at Dandenong Park is the perfect mid‑week reset.

Plus - Every participant gets a free hot drink voucher for Sunny and Thor Cafe.

📅 30 April, 7 and 14 May, 5.15pm–6pm
📍 Meeting point: BBQ Area at Dandenong Park - 42 Pultney Street, Dandenong

Register here, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/laps-and-lattes-sunset-series

27/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day earlier this month. More than 400 residents came along and made the day a huge success.

On the day:
✅ 1.7 tonnes of household items were provided for reuse - enough to fill one small truck
✅ 8.7 tonnes of e-waste will be recycled - about the same weight as six cars
✅ 25 bikes will find new homes
✅ Almost 1 tonne of textiles was collected - the equivalent of over 1,000 pairs of jeans

Don’t want to miss the next one?
Register to receive a reminder for the next Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day. We’ll send you a text message with the details so you can add it to your calendar.

👉 Register here, forms.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/public-forms/waste-events-reminder-registration/

24/04/2026

Today we acknowledge ANZAC Day, a National Day of Remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.⁠

Today is a time for reflection, gratitude and respect for those who gave so much in service of others.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

It’s official! Oasis Aquatics and Wellbeing is the official name of the new leisure centre currently under construction at Mills Reserve.

The name follows extensive community engagement, with strong support for keeping the much loved Oasis name — a reflection of the deep connection our community has with the existing Dandenong Oasis.

Currently under construction, Oasis Aquatics and Wellbeing will be a hub for health, fitness, connection and wellbeing and is on track to open in 2027.

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback and helped shape this important community destination.

23/04/2026

This year marks 111 years since the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp landed at Gallipoli on April 25th, 1915.

This Graham Southam image shows soldiers and girl guides paying their respects at the War Memorial in Dandenong.

To see more historical images of Greater Dandenong, view the online collection, ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

23/04/2026

We’re proud to be developing our first LGBTIQA+ Action Plan and we want it to be shaped by real voices and real experiences.

This plan is about promoting equity, dignity and safety, and ensuring LGBTIQA+ people across our community feel they belong.

Your feedback will play a vital role in strengthening the draft plan through lived experience, honest feedback and local knowledge.

👉 Have your say by visiting yoursay.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/draft-lgbtiqa-action-plan-2026-28

22/04/2026

Let there be light! 💡

We’re lighting up the Ross Reserve Athletics Track until 9pm, Monday to Friday from now until after the winter months.

We know it can be tricky keeping active in the cooler, darker months, so we want to make sure that there are safe and accessible ways to do so.

Don’t want to go alone? Our Laps Under Lights program is running every Monday in May from 6.30pm.

👉 Learn more and register for Laps Under Lights, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/laps-under-lights
👉 Let us know what you think of the lighting, yoursay.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/winter-lighting-ross-reserve-feedback-survey

21/04/2026

This Saturday 25 April is ANZAC Day. There are two public services being held at the Pillars of Freedom in Dandenong (Palm Plaza):

🕕 Dawn Service, 6am-10.30am
🕥 March followed by a service, 10.45am - 12pm

Please note that some of our open hours will change on ANZAC Day. Springvale and Dandenong Libraries are open from 2pm-5pm and Keysborough Community Hub will be closed.

For more information on ANZAC Services in Greater Dandenong visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/anzac-day-march-and-services

17/04/2026

What a day!

Thanks to everyone that joined us at the Discover Dandenong Creek Festival yesterday. It was a great day filled with smiles, exploration and celebration of the Dandenong Creek.

Here are some of our faviourite snaps from the day 📷

For more upcoming events, visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/events

17/04/2026

The AFL season is back in full swing. This week's image was taken by Graham Southam in 1968 and captures a grand final match in progress.

Do you recognise anyone or the teams in the photo? Let us know in the comments.

To see more sporting photos from the Graham Southam collection visit ehive.com/collections/5704/city-of-greater-dandenong

15/04/2026

Tomorrow, alongside Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation we are celebrating the official launch of Muderra Way – the first Bunurong place-naming and large-scale Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' peoples public art getaway in Greater Dandenong.

Now, we have another reason to celebrate.

Muderra Way has just won the Place Leaders Asia Pacific Indigenous Placemaking Award! 🎉 This award celebrates projects that bring Indigenous culture, knowledge and values into the design of public places.

Join us in celebrating with a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, music, activities and a community barbecue.

📅 Friday 17 April, 12pm-2pm
📍 Noble Park Civic Space, Muderra Way, Noble Park

Celebrate Muderra Way, the first Bunurong place-naming and large-scale Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' people's public art getaway.

15/04/2026

Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day is on this Saturday from 8am-1pm at Greaves Reserve, Dandenong.

Bring your unwanted household items to donate and recycle for free.

🚗 Load up your car
🕗 Arrive early
🙌 No heavy lifting required – our team will unload your car for you

Entry is via Sinclair Road, exit via Bennet Street.

Learn more, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/recycle-day

14/04/2026

❄️ Stallholder applications for Springvale Snow Fest are now open ❄️

We're on the lookout for food, market, community and corporate stallholders to be part of this much loved winter celebration.

The event is a winter-themed carnival and multicultural food festival with stage and roving performances, amusement rides, stalls and activities for the whole family.

This event attracts large crowds and offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, services or community programs.

📅 Sunday 21 June, 11am – 6pm
📍 Buckingham Avenue, Springvale

👉 For more information, requirements and to apply, visit www.snowfest.com.au

13/04/2026

The Discover Dandenong Creek Festival is on this Thursday!

The festival celebrates the Dandenong Creek, and will feature a Welcome to Country by Traditional Custodians, roving performers, a plant giveaway, wildlife show, fishing activities and more.

📅 Thursday 16 April, 11am-2pm
📍 Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong North

Learn more, greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/discover-dandenong-creek-festival-2026

11/04/2026

Happy Orthodox Easter to those celebrating in our community.

We wish you a joyful and meaningful celebration filled with family, tradition and reflection.