Community Awards 2021 Young Citizen of the Year

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Community Awards 2021

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Community Awards 2021 Community Initiative of the Year

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Community Awards Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion

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Community Awards 2021 Community Spirit Award

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Community Awards 2021 Contributions to Arts

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Community Awards 2021 Contributions to Sport

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The Yarra Community Awards celebrate the everyday heroes making a difference in our community.

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Bol Mayan’s creativity, work ethic, dedication and collaborative attitude have made an incredible impact on the Yarra community, particularly for young people and for the local African Australian diaspora.

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Mubarek Imam has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Yarra community – particularly in North Richmond - through his tireless work with multiple local community groups, his impactful leadership and his proactive approach to advocacy and change.

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Manny Hendrix isn’t just a basketball coach – he’s a mentor, friend and support person to many young people in Yarra.

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Positive Attitude Inc are fostering social connections, nurturing inclusivity and a creating a sense of belonging for Yarra’s older rainbow communities.

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Yarra Councillors, staff and members of the Rainbow Advisory Committee (RAC) celebrated Pride last night with an evening of conversation, performance and community connection.

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Yesterday, Mayor Edward Crossland, Yarra Councillors and staff joined our 2023 Annual Grants recipients for a morning tea to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable work they do in the community.

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Yarra City Council welcomes the opportunity to continue working towards reconciliation and fighting for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together with the local community, we look forward to reflecting, learning and taking action during National Reconciliation Week.

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Join Blak Pearl Studios and Yarra City Council at the Stolen Generations Marker this Sorry Day to honour and commemorate the members of the Stolen Generations.

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Yarra City Council is thrilled with the Victorian Government’s announcement to continue the Pride street party in the City of Yarra in 2023. 

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Coming up on Tuesday 27 June, our annual Refugee Week Celebration recognises the important contribution that refugees make to Australia and to our local community.

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There's plenty of festive fun for the whole family in Yarra! Celebrate the wonder and magic of the holidays with our artwork projections and op shop Christmas windows.

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If you've been considering cycling to work but haven't got around to it, or if you are a passionate cyclist, Wednesday 18 October is an exciting opportunity to leave the car or public transport behind and 'Ride2Work'.

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