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Learn about support services available to you in your community; for all stages of family and community engagment.

Community Agencies, Organisations & Services Network
The Community Agencies, Organisations & Services Network (CAOS) links members from organisations that align with community development principles working in community groups, not for profit organisations and government agencies.
    NAIDOC Week

    NAIDOC Week celebrations are held annually across Australia from 2 to 9 July 2023 to reflect on the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan

    We are very proud to bring you the City’s first Reconciliation Action Plan.

    Refugee Week

    Each year Refugee Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees while celebrating how the contributions of those from refugee backgrounds help make our community richer. 

Knowing your place neighbourhood walks
Knowing your place is about connecting with your neighbourhood by walking, riding, skipping, skating, pushing, scootering, rolling and finding interesting landmarks along the way.
Increased opportunities emerge as Osborne Park lights up
Extended hours for play and training enhanced participation along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.
    Australian citizenship

    Australian Citizenship symbolises our unity as a nation. It represents commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future.

    Multicultural

    Our community is enriched by the presence of people from all over the world.

    Women in Community Life Awards

    The annual City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Awards celebrate local women for their achievements in contributing to a fairer, more equitable community. 

    Men's Sheds
    A men's shed is a community space where men of all ages can meet and share and learn skills.
    Toy libraries
    Toy libraries are where early childhood fun, creativity and play are valued and promoted!
Event Support
Planning an event in Geelong or looking for business initiatives to support your business during major events? This is the section for you!
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    Raising a family

    Explore support from the City to raise your family.

    Seniors

    We provide a diverse range of services, events and other helpful information for our senior citizens.

    Transport

    The most common way for people to get around Greater Geelong is by private vehicle. However, we recognise the need for transport options to support the community to live more sustainably.

Our Community Plan is set by our Council to outline how we will work towards making Greater Geelong a clever and creative city-region.

It represents our community voice and guide our resources to deliver infrastructure, services and programs to ensure the social, economic and environmental sustainability of our region

For the first time we have integrated the Council plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing plan – so that the health and wellbeing of our community is central to everything we do.

Community halls – supporting local groups
We recently received feedback from the Geelong West Rotary Club thanking us for supporting their biannual book fair.
Related News
    Reducing plastics one Boomerang Bag at a time
    Three years ago Sue Bickerton saw a sign in her local community centre looking for volunteers who could sew.
    Celebrating refugees in our community
    During Refugee Week (14 – 20 June) we spoke to four members of our community who have experienced life as a refugee seeking asylum.
    The Wagga Project
    Help preserve and share our Australian heritage.
    A hub of activity in the north
    Welcoming around 30 young people on an average day The fOrT is a regional City-owned facility that provides free programs freshly cooked meals and a safe space for young people to relax and socialise with others from the northern suburbs.
    Surround Sounds ends on a high
    Following a month of celebrating the biggest names and newest faces in Australian music the inaugural Surround Sounds Geelong and the Bellarine Music festival ended on a high Sunday 8 May with the much-loved multi-award-winning Australian country music artist Kasey Chambers supported by duo Busby Marou at Costa Hall.
    Council embraces updated code of conduct
    The Greater Geelong Council has reaffirmed its strong commitment to meeting the high standards of behaviour expected by the community and working together constructively.
Portarlington Market
The Portarlington Market is a vibrant volunteer run community market offering a range of products and a fun day out held the fourth Sunday of each month from September to April.
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Healthy and Connected Communities Grants
There is a total grant pool of $245,000.
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