Banyule City Council

🏳️🌈🌈 Allies for equality Today, we proudly acknowledge the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This day, celebrated annually on 17 May, marks the historic moment in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. At Banyule City Council, we stand as allies to the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we recognise and celebrate the immense strengths, contributions, and resilience of LGBTIQA+ individuals. To honour this day, we held a flag-raising ceremony at our office, reaffirming our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all. #IDAHOBIT #LGBTIQA #allyship #equality

Join us for an evening of empowerment and inspiration to celebrate women in sport 🏉🏀 AFLW Premiership coach legend, and passionate advocate for diversity and equality, Bec Goddard will be joining us alongside other local athletes to share their experiences in community sport. 📅 Wednesday, 29 May 🕕 6pm – 9pm 📍 Montmorency Bowling Club, Montmorency 🎫 $25 Includes snacks and refreshments, and $10 from your ticket goes towards the Banyule Community Fund, raising money for charities supporting local needs. Book your spot beyond the link.

🚴♀️ We're wheely excited to share that today, our councillors and senior staff hit the pedals to explore the cycling infrastructure across Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Lower Plenty, Viewbank, Rosanna, and Watsonia. Along the way, the team inspected current and future projects in Banyule, including the Banksia Street underpass, Main Yarra Trail, sewer works in Yarra Flats Park, the East-West powerline trail, Watsonia Station access, and the North East Link bicycle detours.

Congratulations to Andrea Mullins, winner of this year’s LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals) Young Achiever award! 👏 Joining Banyule City Council in June 2021 as the Injury Management and Return to Work Advisor, Andrea's dedication has brought remarkable results. Her innovative methods have significantly boosted the number of employees returning to work after injury, with seamless reintegration into their roles. Andrea's positive impact on employee wellbeing is truly commendable. Well done, Andrea!

Final days to purchase your ticket for Banyule City Council’s Women in Business Lunch! We’re thrilled to announce this year’s guest speaker is one of the world's leading keynote speakers, Dr. Louise Mahler.   Dr. Mahler is a powerhouse in body language and communication, and she will assist leaders and teams in elevating their body language, voice, and understanding the algorithms of engagement in high-stakes situations.   Dr. Mahler has collaborated with iconic brands such as Gartner, Adobe, Transdev, L’Oréal, GE, and the Million Dollar Round Table.   In addition to Dr. Louise Mahler's presentation, guests will have the opportunity to network during the event. Ailsa Page CSP, an experienced networking facilitator, will be on hand to assist guests in connecting and establishing valuable professional relationships.   📆 Date: Friday 24 May 2024 🕐 Time: 11am-2pm 📌 Venue: The Centre Ivanhoe 💰 Cost: $89, which includes a two-course lunch   #WomenInBusiness #Networking #BodyLanguage

LGPro Community Partnerships Award Winners! 👏 We are thrilled to announce that Banyule City Council has been awarded the 2024 LGPro Community Partnerships Award for Excellence for our Saldhig Diverse Communities project. The Saldhig Diverse Communities project was designed to empower Somali-Australian youth and their families by improving service accessibility and capacity building for both the community and supporting agencies. With nearly 500 professionals participating in our community capacity building workshops and over 4,000 young people and families engaged in various support programs, activities, and events, this accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of our project team and the collaborative efforts of our 12 partner organisations. 📸 Accepting the award from left to right: Kate James, Mahamed Hassan Awl, Saeed Ahmed, Sadia Ali, and Leonie Farrell. For more insights into our award-winning project, view: https://lnkd.in/exxcQVjZ

LGPro Customer Impact Award Winners! 🏆 Last night at the LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals) Conference held at the MCG, Banyule City Council received the 2024 LGPro Customer Impact Award for our Customer Service Model. This model was developed to enhance the experience and standardise the service we offer, delivering more engaging, meaningful, and relevant customer experiences. We take great pride in our model and thank everyone involved in bringing this initiative to life! Photo of those accepting the award from L-R: Megan Farquhar, Joseph Linnestad, Kate Gorman from CSBA, and Suzanne Sealey. For further details, please view: https://lnkd.in/gzZc_kVa #customerservice #customerexperience #serviceexcellence

Calling all volunteers in the Banyule Community! 🌟 Let's come together to celebrate and express our heartfelt thanks for your incredible contributions. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 22 May 🕐 Time: 5.40pm for a 6.00pm start until 10.00pm 📍 Venue: The Centre Ivanhoe Includes three-course meal and entertainment Tickets are limited, so secure your spot via the link below.   We can’t wait to see you there!

Did you know that Australians use a staggering 1 billion disposable coffee cups a year? That equates to 2.7 million cups being used daily!   Today, on Earth Day, a day that urges everyone to reduce plastic use, we've asked our staff to consider how they can contribute to this effort and make a pledge by adding a leaf to our Earth Day tree.   Here at Banyule City Council, we're committed to building a more sustainable and eco-friendly community by becoming a carbon-neutral organisation by 2028 and achieving carbon neutrality for our community by 2040. To ensure Banyule remains vibrant and green, we're updating our Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan and crafting our first Climate Adaptation Framework. To find out more and to join us on our journey towards sustainability, visit https://lnkd.in/gQickEUy #EarthDay #Sustainability #ClimateResponse

Ready to turn your project idea into reality? 📝 Join us tomorrow for our free interactive workshop on project planning and design! Perfect for individuals, community groups, and grant applicants looking to build a solid foundation for success. Learn essential tools, define your project scope, and prepare for grant rounds. We hope to see you there! 📅 Wednesday 17 April 2024 ⏰ 6pm-8pm. Finger food and tea/coffee will be served 15 minutes prior 📍 Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub