Make a difference, become an In-Home Family Mentor Published on 01 September 2025 Nillumbik’s free In-Home Family Mentoring Program is currently looking for new volunteers to help support local families with children under six who may be experiencing challenges such as isolation, post-natal depression, multiple births or additional needs. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Learn healthy cooking with NEST at Edendale Farm Published on 07 August 2025 Expressions of interest are now open for NEST, which stands for Nutrition Education and Skills Training, a free, evidence-based cooking and nutrition program delivered by OzHarvest. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Update to aged care reforms Published on 01 July 2025 The Federal Government’s Aged Care Act 2024 and Support at Home program implementation has been delayed to give aged care providers more time to prepare for the significant changes the new Act will bring. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
New pilot program to support people living with dementia Published on 29 April 2025 Council, in partnership with Holstep Health (formerly Merri Health), is launching a pilot program to introduce Cognitive Stimulation Therapy to the local community. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Live and learn in 2025 Published on 08 January 2025 Have you always wanted to try life drawing? What about jewellery making, creative writing or pottery? These are just some of the creative courses available for 2025 enrolment at Living & Learning Nillumbik. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
In a bushfire, know when it’s time to leave Published on 27 December 2024 When a bushfire is approaching, one of the most dangerous mistakes anyone can make is not recognising when it’s time to leave. Tagged as: , Emergency, Health & Lifestyle
Dog parks get pets tails wagging Published on 31 October 2024 In pawsome news for pets, the Hurstbridge Dog Park has doubled in size while works are about to start on the new off-leash area at Eltham Lower Park. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works
Children’s Week fun for the whole family Published on 07 October 2024 Join us for a packed calendar of free events to celebrate Children’s Week from 19-27 October. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Join us for the Seniors Housing Forum Published on 22 July 2024 Hear from keynote speaker Bec Wilson, writer for the ‘Money’ section in The Age. You’ll also learn about ageing in place, housing choices and support available to you now and in the future. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases