Election Period

As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Murrindindi Shire Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the Election Period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council's websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with our Election Period Policy.

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Community

Find information on community facilities and venues, like swimming pools, support services for groups and people of all ages, environmental programs and initiatives, including advice for managing weeds and pest animals on your property, emergencies, community awards and citizenship events, reconciliation, and our grants and sponsorship program.

Murrindindi Shire Community Vision

Find out more about the Murrindindi Shire 10-year Community Vision.

Information for New Residents

View our handy guide for new residents to Murrindindi Shire.

Older people

Resources and information for people over 55, including ways to stay active online and in your community, services for seniors and health information.

Health and Wellbeing

Find information on community transport programs, advice for over 55s, disability support, homelessness, family violence, gender equity and inclusion and mental health.

Children, Youth and Family

Find information on child care services, maternal and child health and immunisation and youth services.

Environment

Find information on environmental management, sustainability, protecting local ecosystems, conservation of natural resources, and efforts to combat climate change. The section also provides information on community programs and tips for residents to adopt eco-friendly practices.

Sport and Recreation

Information about Council-managed venues, swimming pools and parks and reserves.

Safety and Emergencies

Find information to help you prepare for, respond to and recover from a fire or other emergency, including emergency contacts, information on fire, flood, storms and power outages, and information on relief and recovery.

Support for Community Groups

For information on how Council supports local community groups and non-for-profit organisations, including community transport, a local directory and community planning.

Reconciliation

Council adopted its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on 14 December 2022.

Community Awards and Ceremonies

Find information on Council's annual Community Awards and Citizenship ceremonies.

Grants and Sponsorships

Council's Grants and Sponsorships Program streamlines how and when people can apply for financial support. It brings together six streams of funding to support those activities which contribute to broader community wellbeing, visitation and economic development.

Transport Services

Information about community transport options in the Shire, including community bus hire and Moving Murrindindi.

Community-Managed Venues and Facilities

Find information on community-run venues and facilities for hire in the Shire